Author: Editorial team
ZHENGZHOU, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — China’s domestically developed NORINCO LUCA large cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) completed its maiden flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, Henan province, marking a milestone in the country’s low-altitude logistics sector, Global Times reported. Developed by state-owned Norinco Group, the aircraft is the largest logistics unmanned cargo plane to achieve a successful first flight, according to the company, representing China’s first 7-tonne-class fixed-wing “unmanned aerial heavy truck”. During the test flight, the aircraft took off after a runway roll of just over 200 metres and remained airborne for around 30 minutes, successfully validating key systems…
DUBAI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, revealed the agenda of the second edition of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at ADNEC Centre Al Ain from 22nd to 26th April. This came during the official press conference, attended by officials from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, event partners, and the media, held today at the Creators Headquarters…
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SHARJAH, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah has achieved a striking rise in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, strengthening its standing both in the UAE and internationally. The ranking placed 20 University of Sharjah subjects on the global list, with many advancing compared with last year, while several disciplines also climbed to prominent positions among UAE universities, underscoring steady improvement across the University’s academic offerings. Several subjects secured advanced global positions. For example, petroleum engineering ranked in the 51 to 100 band worldwide, dentistry in the 51 to 150 band, while pharmacy and pharmacology,…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, has reported that total transaction value reached AED66 billion representing a 160.7 percent increase across 13,518 deals in the first quarter of 2026 in the emirate, compared to AED25.31 billion from 6,896 transactions in the same period of 2025. Sales and purchases totalled AED50.97 billion through 8,940 transactions, reflecting a 228.6 percent increase in value and a 134 percent rise in volume compared to Q1 2025. Mortgage transactions also reached AED15.03 billion through 4,578 transactions,…
DUBAI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dragon Oil, a company fully owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), in collaboration with the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), has announced a new oil discovery following the successful drilling of the South El Wasl B.B2 exploration well in the Gulf of Suez, as part of the partnership efforts to enhance exploration activities and increase the production. Wireline logging data confirmed the presence of an oil-bearing reservoir within the Lower Rudeis formation. The discovery is estimated to add approximately 8 million barrels of original oil…
Sharjah will set up a committee to control and remove violations, and reduce fire risk, in commercial and industrial warehouses. The committee will conduct comprehensive inspection tours in all warehouses to assess the extent of compliance of the facilities with safety and safety standards. Preventive measures to reduce the incidence and recurrence of fires include imposing severe penalties on those who do not comply with preventive standards and storing hazardous and flammable substances. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth Holding PJSC announced that shareholders approved a cash dividend of AED600 million for the financial year ending 31st December 2025 at its Annual General Assembly (AGM) held recently. The approved dividend, equivalent to approximately 30 percent of net profit, reflects the group’s strong financial performance and continued commitment to delivering sustainable shareholder returns. The dividend will be distributed in two equal installments of approximately AED300 million, on or before 2nd May 2026 and 31st August 2026. In FY2025, PureHealth reported revenue of AED27.3 billion, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, while EBITDA increased 16.1…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed smart molecules capable of both detecting and treating cancer, offering a safer and more precise approach to care. The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, focuses on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a widely used tool that allows doctors to identify tumours inside the body. While MRI agents are commonly used for diagnosis, they do not typically play a role in treatment. The NYU Abu Dhabi team designed molecules that combine both functions within a single system. The molecules are composed of manganese…
Parents are not expected to act as teachers during distance learning, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has said in a new guide, stressing that schools remain responsible for teaching, planning and delivering lessons, monitoring progress, and supporting students. In a new parent guide to support distance learning in Dubai, the education regulator positions families as enablers at home, helping children stay connected, follow routines and remain engaged, while keeping expectations realistic and manageable. The guide also stresses the importance of clear communication between home and school, and offers practical steps parents can take to minimise confusion, address issues…