Author: Editorial team

Dubai’s cafe culture has always been a soft power in the city – a place where side hustles are born and big ideas are sketched on paper napkins. But for Haus of Hendricks, a Dubai-based creative agency, those cosy corners and neighbourhood spots are starting to play a more active role in how the team shows up to work. In response to the current regional climate, the team has decided to roll out a paid “work from your local cafe” policy. “The current regional situation made us step back and look at the landscape around us, both as a business…

SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — FROMM., the design platform, operating from Msheireb (Doha) and Milan (Italy), has signed a new partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) during Milan Design Week 2026. The agreement follows the SPARK delegation’s visit to Milan to experience FROMM.’s activities across the city, including its multiple exhibitions and cross-cultural design initiatives connecting Msheireb and Milan. Through this partnership, FROMM.Lab, the educational and talent development arm of FROMM., will collaborate with SPARK on a dedicated programme focused on furniture and design. The initiative aims to support emerging talent, encourage creative exchange, and create…

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed soft, flexible sensors that help restore a surgeon’s sense of touch during minimally invasive, or ‘keyhole’ surgery. This allows for faster recovery and less pain, but surgeons lose the ability to feel how much force they are applying through long instruments, which makes it harder to safely handle delicate tissue. The team has designed multichannel soft sensors that can measure a wide range of forces, from very light contact to stronger gripping, in real time. The sensors are made from soft silicone with tiny channels filled with liquid metal. When pressure is applied,…

Al Ain, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Majra – National CSR Fund, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre, has launched the agricultural category under the “Sustainable Impact Challenge”, to empower the agricultural sector and accelerate the achievement of sustainable impact at the national level. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairwoman of the Board of the National Agricultural Centre , witnessed the launch during the UAE Agricultural Exhibition and Conference 2026, held at ADNEC Al Ain, which concluded on Sunday. This step aligns with the UAE’s national priorities to strengthen food security…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) and Hashed Open Research (HOR), a Hashed policy think tank, have co-authored a new policy report synthesising insights from the “Web3 Leaders Roundtable,” convened in partnership with Hashed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025. The closed-door roundtable convened approximately 40 senior decision-makers from global financial institutions, regulators, and infrastructure firms, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), BlackRock, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Franklin Templeton, Circle, Consensys, Solana Foundation, the European Commission, and the Government of Liechtenstein. Discussions focused on the convergence of AI and blockchain-based financial…

Art Dubai is gearing up for a landmark 20th-anniversary edition this May, with a special format that spotlights Dubai’s role as a regional cultural powerhouse while keeping things accessible with free entry for everyone. This year’s edition will take place at its longtime home, Madinat Jumeirah, from May 15 to 17, with a VIP preview on 14 May. The fair is touted as a ‘special edition’ that celebrates two decades of Art Dubai with an adapted format.  Visitors can register online for complimentary access to all public days, reflecting the fair’s push to open up the city’s art conversation to…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Judo Federation has approved the national team’s participation in the Astana Grand Slam, organised by the Kazakhstan Judo Federation and scheduled for 8th to 10th May 2026. The UAE squad consists of seven male and one female athlete: Simon Constantin (Under 60kg); Narmand Bayan (Under 66kg); Naji Yazbek and Karim Abdul Latif (Under 73kg); Omar Jad (Under 81kg); Aram Gorgian (Under 90kg); Omar Marouf (Over 100kg); and Bshairat Khroudi (Women’s 52kg). Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Dere’i, President of the UAE Judo Federation, said the Astana Grand…

OMODA & JAECOO has announced a major global milestone at the 19th Beijing International Auto Show, with cumulative sales surpassing 1 million units in just three years since its global debut. Marking the brand’s third anniversary, this achievement positions OMODA & JAECOO among the fastest-growing automotive brands worldwide. At Auto Show 2026, the company further underlined its innovation-led approach with the global showcase of the OMODA 4 and OMODA 7, highlighting a strong product pipeline and reinforcing its positioning as a youth-focused, technology-driven brand gaining traction across key markets, including the UAE. Within a short span of operations in the…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Energy today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, stating that it maintained operational continuity across all its projects as a result of integrated efforts, coordination with all relevant stakeholders, and the effective implementation of business continuity frameworks and risk management practices. NMDC Energy delivered solid financial performance in the first three months of 2026, with revenues increasing 33 percent year-on-year to AED5 billion, driven by the continued execution of its robust project backlog. Net profit for Q1 2026 came at AED80 million, reflecting the Company’s prudent approach in…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi City Municipality has organised the ‘Little Inspector’ initiative across several cities and locations, targeting children, school students and community members. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the city’s public appearance, reducing visual pollution and encouraging community participation in protecting the environment and public facilities. At Khalifa City Square, shool students took part in activities designed to instil positive values, strengthen their sense of responsibility towards the city’s aesthetic and encourage active participation in addressing visual distortion. In Rabdan, the initiative focused on raising children’s awareness of…