Author: Editorial team
It began with a simple question: how do we see the student who never shows up in any spreadsheet? Today, UAE-based AnaAkhtar — the first Arabic platform purpose-built to support the school counsellor — presented the outcomes of two years of field implementation and validation at “Educational Technology in Educational Counseling and Well-Being,” held in collaboration with the University of Jordan. The results mark the platform’s transition from field validation to institutional adoption. Following implementation in private schools, public-school deployment through its collaboration with the University of Jordan, and early adoption by educational institutions, AnaAkhtar is preparing for expansion into…
TORONTO, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Croatia secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match. Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute, finishing from close range after a cross from Josip Stanisic. Panama created several chances and came close to scoring, but Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made a number of important saves to keep a clean sheet. The result gives Croatia their first win of the tournament and eliminates Panama from the competition with one group match remaining. Source: Emirates News Agency
SHARJAH, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Executive Education and Professional Development has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Global Centre for AI Excellence (GCAIE) to build national AI capability and support the growth of the AI economy across government and enterprise sectors. The agreement was signed by Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Dr. Yousef Saadeh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GCAIE, in the presence of senior executives from both institutions. Under the agreement, AUS Executive Education and GCAIE will jointly develop a portfolio of executive education programs, professional certifications…
DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) held a virtual Customer Council meeting, bringing together partners and stakeholders from across the healthcare sector, as part of its efforts to strengthen engagement with entities involved in medical device and equipment registration services. During the meeting, EDE reviewed the new additional agent appointment feature within its marketing authorisation services. Participants were introduced to the feature and briefed on its mechanism, requirements, and activation process, enabling customers to better understand and benefit from the service. The feature allows a marketing authorisation holder to appoint more than one pharmaceutical establishment…
DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place from 14th to 17th September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community at a pivotal time for the sector, underlining confidence in Dubai’s ability to maintain business continuity, operational excellence, and global connectivity. The revised dates for ATM 2026 reflect a measured, collaborative approach focused on supporting the global…
DUBAI, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant, a milestone in EGA’s growth in low carbon aluminium and the development of the UAE’s circular economy. The inauguration was attended by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD); EGA’s Chairman Homaid Al Shimmari; EGA’s Vice Chairman Saeed Al Tayer, and members of EGA’s Board and senior management team. Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said,…
The UAE’s National Drug Enforcement Authority launched the National Campaign Against Drugs under the slogan ‘United Front to Eradicate the Scourge,’ kicking off a national drive calling on all society to stand as one against narcotics. The launch was chaired by Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Drug Enforcement Authority, and coincided with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The campaign, organised in partnership with the UAE Government Media Office, brought together senior officials, security experts, medical specialists reflecting the Authority’s belief that the digital space is as critical a battleground…
DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — A new report by HSBC has revealed that investors in the UAE are among the world’s most enthusiastic adopters of artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI, using them to conduct research and generate ideas related to finance and investment decisions. However, they continue to prefer expert professional advice when it comes to making final decisions. The findings, published in HSBC’s report titled The Human-AI Advantage, are based on a survey of 9,993 affluent and high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, including 703 investors in the UAE. The report points to the emergence of a new…
BRUSSELS, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has approved its draft negotiating position on legislation governing the launch of the digital euro, marking a new step towards creating a digital version of the single European currency as part of a legislative package related to the future of the European Union’s monetary system. The draft law on the digital euro received the support of 43 members, while 14 voted against and one abstained, as part of a package comprising three legislative files. The proposal aims to provide a public digital payment method for…
LONDON, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has been awarded the UAE Digital Innovation in Asset Management Award 2026 by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) in recognition of its pioneering Federal Properties Platform. The achievement marks a significant milestone and underscores the ministry’s leadership in developing advanced, data-driven digital solutions that leverage intelligent analytics and AI to enhance asset management efficiency and strengthen governance and transparency across the federal financial ecosystem. The ministry’s delegation received the award during the IAM Global Conference in London, which brought together leading asset management experts and specialists from around the…