Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) reported a 15.5 percent year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, reaching AED834 million. Revenues grew by 6.9 percent year-on-year to AED4.1 billion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 11.7 percent to AED2 billion, while the EBITDA margin expanded by 2.1 percentage points to 49.5 percent. The company continued to generate strong cash flows, with operating free cash flow increasing by 14.2 percent to AED1.7 billion. In April, the company successfully refinanced and arranged a AED 2 billion revolving credit facility…
SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Regional Centre for Educational Planning (RCEP) organised an international seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Innovation to Responsible Transformation,” held virtually to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation Day. The event brought together a distinguished group of decision-makers, experts, researchers, and education practitioners from around the world. The seminar explored key global trends in leveraging artificial intelligence to develop education systems, with a focus on its implications for educational policy and strategy, its potential to enhance the quality of education, and the challenges related to governance and ethics. It also highlighted the…
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team has completed the official weigh-in ahead of the jiu-jitsu competitions at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, running from April 22 to 30, with leading teams from across Asia set to compete. The weigh-in marks a key step before the start of the competition, offering an early indication of the athletes’ readiness and discipline following an intensive preparation period. Mubarak Saleh Al Menhali, Technical Director at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said the weigh-in process went smoothly and according to plan, with clear commitment from all athletes,…
The Federal National Council (FNC) strongly condemned the terrorist plot that was recently uncovered by authorities, which sought to undermine national unity and destabilise the country. The terrorist organisation responsible for planning it was apprehended, the UAE’s State Security announced on April 20, while revealing the identities of 27 individuals along with their photographs. The council affirmed that the group harbored ill intentions toward the nation and aimed to undermine its security and stability, stressing that such incidents only serve to strengthen the cohesion and awareness of UAE’s society, reinforce unity around its wise leadership and national institutions, and renew…
SYDNEY, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an additional 4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the site as a cold shell, with dnata undertaking a full operational fit-out of the terminal, including critical infrastructure and the installation of a…
DUBAI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched its “AI-enabled Open Data Platform” in a strategic step to enhance transparency and provide high-quality data on the civil aviation sector, supporting scientific research and strengthening data-driven decision-making. The platform focuses on providing comprehensive open data that serves various areas of civil aviation, including sector information, data, and indicators. It serves as a reliable reference for researchers, students, and specialists, contributing to the development of aviation-related studies and research. The Open Data Platform is witnessing notable activity, as one of the authority’s key initiatives, having recorded…
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, 15 UAE nationals will join the National Talent Development with World Bank Group Explorers Programme to gain hands-on experience in international development. Announced on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC, in the presence of Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group,…
Dubai’s newly released Rail Network Plan 2032 map has revealed the full route of the upcoming Gold Line, showing a corridor that begins in the historic Al Ghubaiba area and runs across the city to terminate at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The line will pass through key residential and growth hubs across old Dubai, central districts and newer suburban communities. The map also highlights major interchange points, including connections with the Green Line at Al Ghubaiba, with both the Red and Green Lines at BurJuman, and with the Red Line at Business Bay. A key feature is its integration with Etihad…
As students across Dubai juggle a mix of in-person and remote learning after a prolonged stretch of online classes, the transition has brought its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to rebuilding social connections and a sense of routine. For 16-year-old Dubai student Mehrin Shiras, the changing state of affairs highlighted a gap that needed to be filled. As a result, the Year 12 student and Head Girl at Repton Dubai launched ‘The Third Space’, a student-led initiative offering free creative sessions for children struggling with the loss of routine, social interaction and a sense of belonging. “The…
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council (ADYBC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026. The move is in line with Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision to foster a diversified, innovation-driven economy. The signing was held in the presence of Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Chief Executive Officer of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. The MoU was signed by Mansoor Abduljabbar Al Sayegh,…