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ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati startup founders showcased AI-powered and advanced technology solutions during Hub71’s Impact 2026 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the role of the emirate’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in accelerating business growth and supporting regional and global expansion. The founders said Abu Dhabi’s startup support programmes, led by Hub71 and Hub71+ Digital Assets, have created an integrated ecosystem for growth through mentorship, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. This support, they said, has enabled their companies to develop innovative solutions across sectors including digital marketing, healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Maryam Alabbar,…

ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has built STEM labs in schools and universities across the UAE, supporting the development of future industrial talent in the nation. EGA is a major employer of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals, with over 1,500 people working in these fields at the company, including more than 500 UAE nationals. The new STEM labs offer students with hands-on experience using methods and equipment commonly applied across engineering, fabrication, and product development, supporting the development of essential…

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has issued orders to divert truck traffic away from Al Dhaid city centre via an alternative route. The move is expected to ease traffic flow, enhance safety, and improve the quality of life for residents who have faced disruptions from heavy truck movement through the city. Speaking during a phone interview on the ‘Direct Line’ programme broadcast by Sharjah Broadcasting Corporation, Sheikh Dr Sultan explained that truck movement through the city was causing significant inconvenience to residents. He said it was in the public’s interest to…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the successful completion of the scientific experiment developed by students from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) representing the UAE, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment was conducted as part of the Asian Try Zero-G 2025 competition, led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in collaboration with space agencies and entities, including MBRSC. The Asian Try Zero-G 2025 competition saw participation from 11 teams representing nine countries, reflecting strong regional engagement in space science and student innovation. The UAE’s participation was facilitated…

BERLIN, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates today confirmed it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than 100 million EUR each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport. Berlin sits as the political heart of Europe’s largest economy. A city of 3.9 million people, it is home to a thriving start-up ecosystem, a well-established diplomatic community, and a cultural scene that draws millions of visitors each year. Yet its long-haul connectivity has not kept pace with the city’s strong…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in Stockholm during her visit to Sweden leading a high level UAE delegation. The meeting reviewed the growing bilateral relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Sweden, and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise across several vital and future focused sectors, supporting shared development goals and enhancing efforts towards sustainable development and prosperity in both countries. As…

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the occasion of the Accession to the Throne Day. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to King Abdullah II on the occasion. Jordan is celebrating on Tuesday the 27th anniversary of King Abdullah II’s accession to the throne, a period widely associated with…

Every now and then, one hears a heartwarming story of a passenger having left wallet, passport or a key essential item behind, and a cab driver returning those to the owners. However, what happens when the list of items in the lost-and-found bin seem a bit, well, bizarre. Recently, Uber unveiled its Lost and Found Index which listed some of the offbeat items that passengers in the UAE have left behind. The offbeat items According to the Index, some of the most bizarre things the team has discovered in its lost and found section include things like massage tables, labubu…

ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Twenty-three new judges and public prosecutors were sworn in before His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, marking the commencement of their duties within Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. During the swearing-in ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE leadership’s commitment, under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to continuously develop the judicial system as a cornerstone for strengthening the rule of law and delivering…

Dubai will soon roll out an Intelligent Monitoring System (IMS) inside all vehicles used by institutes to teach driving. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) organised a workshop for driving institutes to show how the system would monitor the behaviour of instructors and trainees inside the vehicles. According to Saeed Al Ramsi, Director of Licensing Activities Monitoring at Licensing Agency at RTA the new smart system will safeguard the rights of both trainees and instructors while ensuring the optimal use of time allocated for training. “The system marks a qualitative shift in monitoring training sessions at driving institutes,” he said.…