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ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Fallen Heroes’ Affairs Office has unveiled a new set of initiatives in partnership with the Khalifa Empowerment Program, Aqdar, aimed at equipping the children and families of the UAE’s martyrs with stronger academic, professional, and leadership capabilities. Beyond skills-building, the programmes are designed to instill a lasting sense of citizenship, national identity, and belonging, while preparing participants for future opportunities. Both organisations described the initiative as a joint investment in the next generation of Fallen Heroes’ families, providing practical learning experiences that strengthen participants’ capabilities and unlock their potential. The initiative aligns…

ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Liwa University have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in research and development, support innovation, nurture national talents and competencies, and boost workforce readiness to meet the evolving needs of the labour market, in support of Abu Dhabi’s priorities and economic and social development aspirations. Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the ADDED, witnessed the signing of the MoU, which was signed by Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi DED, and Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman…

UAE skies are expected to be fair to partly cloudy on Saturday, July 11, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) revealed, offering a suitable weather for residents who plan to make the most of their weekend. Conditions over some coastal areas in the country will be humid by night and on Sunday morning. Expect light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times eastward, with a speed of 10–25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Health has announced a strategic collaboration with Rush University System for Health, one of the leading United States-based academic healthcare systems, ranked among the nation’s top institutions for quality, patient experience, and safety. The agreement is intended to leverage the respective expertise, capabilities, and resources of both academic health systems to support improved patient outcomes and foster continuous learning, in alignment with international best practices. The agreement was signed by Dr. Amer Sharif, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Health and President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Dr.…

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has inaugurated a central control room dedicated to managing and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) operations across Abu Dhabi. It was launched in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT. This strategic step aims to enhance direct supervision and effective regulation of the sector through advanced systems for real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision support, ensuring the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency. Stay up to date with the latest…

Serial entrepreneur, digital media maverick and KT Luxe‘s trusted luxury voice, Atul Hegde passed away on July 7, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt across the industry and by everyone fortunate enough to have known him. To the wider business world, he was the pioneering founder of YAAP and one of India’s most influential digital marketing visionaries. But within the pages of KT Luxe, Atul was a storyteller with impeccable taste, a connoisseur of the finer details and someone who understood that true luxury was never defined by a price tag, but by the stories that gave…

GENEVA, 11th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, received the WSIS Champion Award in recognition of the StaySafe Nation Programme by the UAE Cyber Security Council. This came during his participation in the AI for Good Global Summit and WSIS Forum 2026. The award recognises the programme’s outstanding contribution to promoting digital awareness, ethical dimensions of the information society, and building a safer digital future. This achievement underscores the international recognition of the Cyber Security Council’s efforts to develop national initiatives aimed at strengthening digital security and embedding best practices…

KATHMANDU, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, in the presence of Abdullah bin Jarwan Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nepal at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Kathmandu. At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to President Kast the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy…

The US Department of Commerce loosened export controls on the UAE on Friday, making it easier to export military items, certain commercial satellites and spacecraft, according to a US government posting in the Federal Register. The UAE government and approved companies also will now be able to access advanced computing items licence-free, the posting said. UAE companies G42 and Core42 and US companies operating in the country, including Amazon, Apple, and xAI, are among those that no longer need licenses for AI chips and servers. In providing the more favorable treatment for certain exports to the UAE, the Commerce Department…

ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the second edition of the “Prompt Engineering” programme for members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Al Ain. This is part of KFED’s continuous efforts to empower entrepreneurs with future skills and enhance their readiness to leverage AI technologies in developing projects. The programme focuses on enabling participants to understand the latest AI trends and develop their skills in designing effective prompts, in addition to utilising AI tools in building innovative businesses using the ‘Lean AI Canvas’ methodology. Offering an intensive, hands-on training experience,…