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ABU DHABI, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital today announced the winners of the second round of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, and the third round of the initiative will start on the 25th of June. The competition forms part of a broader effort to encourage informed investing, strengthen financial literacy, and promote a culture of long-term wealth creation among individuals across the UAE. By combining real-market participation with an engaging rewards structure, the initiative provides investors with an opportunity to develop practical investment skills while gaining…
While several countries across the region experienced disruptions to energy supplies and essential services during recent geopolitical tensions, Dubai’s electricity and water networks continued to operate without interruption, demonstrating the emirate’s preparedness and resilience, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Speaking during a Dubai Press Club session on Tuesday, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, CEO of DEWA, said Dubai’s power network remains among the most reliable in the world, with less than one minute of electricity outages per customer annually, even as several countries in the region faced disruptions during recent…
With waterfalls cascading through forested mountains, hidden villas tucked among the trees, and a landscape steeped in dragon mythology, China’s Wulong River Scenic Area already feels like a ready-made movie set. Now, international filmmakers will have the chance to turn that backdrop into reality. Dubai-based filmmaker and content creator Dana Itani has partnered with authorities in Yunxi County, Shiyan City, to launch the Dana Today Cinematic Filming Site, opening the scenic destination to foreign filmmakers and content creators for the first time. The initiative aims to position the Wulong River Scenic Area as a filming destination for global productions while…
DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter services across East and Southeast Asia, increasing frequencies and destinations in response to growing demand for connectivity between manufacturing hubs in the region and key markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. The air cargo carrier transported more than 439,000 tonnes of cargo on its freighter and passenger flights from 12 markets in East and Southeast Asia during FY2025/26, representing an increase of around 5 percent compared with FY2024/25. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, said, “East and…
FUJAIRAH, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the University of Fujairah, where he was received by Saeed Mohammed Al Raqbani, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Fujairah, and Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim, President of the University of Fujairah, along with a number of university officials and members of the academic and administrative staff. The visit formed part of the University of Fujairah’s efforts to strengthen engagement with national leaders and showcase its academic and research achievements, development projects, and its role in preparing…
ABU DHABI, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Al Dhafra branch, hosted the “Al Marfa Entrepreneurs Forum for Leadership and Empowerment” at the Majlis of Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi in the Al Marfa area. The forum drew wide participation from government entities and organisations supporting the entrepreneurship sector, national projects, and the wider Abu Dhabi economic ecosystem. Among the attendees were several entities, including Abu Dhabi Councils, the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. Several Abu…
ABU DHABI, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial penalty of AED20 million on a branch of a foreign bank, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Decree Law Regarding the Central Bank and Organization of Financial Institutions and Activities, and its amendments. The financial penalty is based on the results of the findings of examinations conducted by the CBUAE, which revealed that the branch of the foreign bank had significant, repeated failures in its Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations and Sanctions framework. The CBUAE…
Effective Thursday, June 25, Filipinos traveling to the UAE using their Philippine passports and possessing a valid visa, residence permit, or Green Card issued by the US, Australia, Singapore, EU member states, and some other countries shall be eligible for a visa-on-arrival by the UAE, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Wednesday. Source: Khaleej Times
As the world marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23, four women working across engineering, maintenance, and logistics roles in Dubai are sharing their experiences in a field that has long been dominated by men. At Keolis MHI, 48 women engineers work across a range of technical disciplines, contributing to the operation and maintenance of one of the UAE’s most important transport networks. Their roles range from train maintenance and power systems to logistics planning and technical documentation, highlighting the growing presence of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. This year’s International Women in Engineering…
ABU DHABI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Forbes Middle East concluded the second edition of the Building the Future Summit, held on 23rd and 24th June at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and presented by One Development. The summit brought together government officials, decision-makers, investors, business leaders and experts from the infrastructure, urban development, energy, investment and technology sectors. Held over two days, the event featured 60 speakers, including 11 senior UAE government officials, participating in nearly 30 keynote addresses, fireside chats and panel discussions. Discussions focused on trends and…