Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have identified the structural properties of the marri nut that could inspire the development of stronger and safer materials for protective applications. The study, published in Advanced Science, found that the nut’s exceptional toughness is due to its layered internal structure, which combines a hard outer shell with a softer, flexible interior. This design enables it to absorb impact and distribute force without cracking. Wegood Awad, postdoctoral associate at NYUAD, said, “The marri nut demonstrates how strength and flexibility can be combined within a single…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group has successfully drawn on its diversified logistics capabilities to strengthen local and regional supply chains in the Gulf region, ensuring continued resilience. Since the onset of the recent regional developments at the end of February, the Group has continued to operate as normal, serving the needs of its global clients by establishing alternative routes and rerouting cargo across land, rail, sea, and air to mitigate supply chain disruptions affecting Arabian Gulf ports, in light of the traffic conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. To date, AD Ports Group handled over…
Dubai’s Crown Prince on Thursday announced the city’s first air taxi station — located near Dubai International Airport — was now ready. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, reviewed the progress of the purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi station — the first of its kind in the world — which forms part of a wider network including Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina, all set to be completed by the end of this year. The leader revealed he has directed the service to be launched for public use this year,…
Lauren Estess, a third-year student at Tufts University School of Medicine, believes knowing how to make chickpea stew will make her a better doctor. She and 14 other students spent a recent evening making dinner as part of a two-month culinary medicine class to train doctors, dentists and dietitians that the university began offering last spring. Using case studies and cooking, the course aims to convince future medical professionals that good, affordable food targeting specific diseases can be as important as medication. “It’s unfortunately a big misconception that medicine doesn’t have anything to do with food,” she said, chopping dill…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that the completion of the first Air Taxi station in Dubai is a strategic leap in the emirate’s journey towards leading the future of urban mobility, embodying the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation and future-ready solutions. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “As we mark…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — G42, and R/GA, the creative innovation company, today announced the launch of alpha.G42.ai, a world-first Generative Interface created for G42, a global leader in artificial intelligence based in Abu Dhabi. This entirely new adaptive experience fundamentally redefines the internet, transitioning a brand’s digital presence from a traditional, static website to a dynamic, conversational system, powered by integrated large language models (LLMs). Alpha.G42.ai is a working prototype for the future of the web, where the front door of a brand is an intelligent agent that generates and curates content, for each visitor, in real-time.…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai announced that its “Neighbourhood Mosques” initiative achieved significant community impact during the first quarter of 2026, with contributions supporting development projects exceeding AED5.7 million. The initiative included the installation of new carpets in more than 30 mosques at a cost exceeding AED2 million, alongside sponsorship and maintenance for nearly 35 mosques with an annual value of over AED3.7 million, reflecting strong community engagement and trust. Approximately 15,500 square metres of high-quality carpeting were installed, enhancing comfort and safety for worshippers while improving mosque readiness in…
WASHINGTON, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, held a series of bilateral meetings with finance ministers and senior international officials on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, where he is leading the UAE delegation. The meetings, which took place in the US capital, included counterparts from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Switzerland, and Norway. The gatherings discussed ways to expand avenues for financial cooperation as well as key fiscal and taxation issues of mutual interest. During…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Community Empowerment has launched a new AED100 million NPO Empowerment Fund to support public benefit organisations, reinforcing a national approach focused on strengthening their role as active partners in community development and in advancing the country’s priorities. The fund is designed to support organisations at different stages of growth. Newly established entities can access up to AED500,000 to help build their operational capabilities and lay strong foundations for their work. More established organisations can receive up to AED5 million to expand their programmes and increase their overall impact. The Fund is…
Parents in the UAE have begun making alternative arrangements after the Ministry of Education announced that school bus services will be postponed. While some working parents opted to take taxi services, others decided to continue online schooling for the time being. “I decided to keep my son at home for online learning,” said Dubai parent Marina Paul. “We live along the Al Qudra corridor and school transport was a main deciding factor when picking a school for my eight-year-old son. We are both working parents and have no option to drop or pick him up. In the morning, our school…