Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, becoming the first government entity in the UAE to launch this initiative. This move underscores DEWA’s continued leadership in using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve the way it works and delivers services. It represents a major step in leveraging AI agents to support everyday work across the organisation. Copilot Cowork functions as a digital colleague that helps employees plan and carry out complex, multi-step tasks across Microsoft 365 applications. This enhances productivity, improves efficiency and accelerates the transition towards a…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai), headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of DIEZ, held the graduation ceremony of its 15th cohort. The cohort comprised 394 graduates across 16 undergraduate and master’s programmes. The ceremony was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the presence of Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai and Member of RIT…
With less than a week left until Eid Al Adha, residents are preparing for the festival and the religious sacrifice, which takes place after prayers. Residents have started visiting the Sharjah livestock market to check prices for sacrificial animals, compare breeds and understand the sacrifice process before the festive rush begins. Traders at the market said that the Indian goats are now being brought into the UAE by air cargo due to shipping disruptions, while market officials have introduced new systems and additional facilities to reduce congestion and improve customer experience during the busy Eid period. According to traders, goat…
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said the risk of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadly Ebola outbreak was currently high at the national and regional levels but low worldwide. The UN body added that there were 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths and numbers are expected to rise given the time the virus circulated before the outbreak in Congo and Uganda was detected. A WHO Emergency Committee met on Tuesday in Geneva and confirmed the latest Ebola outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus was a public health emergency of international concern but not…
International Real Estate Partners (IREP), a global real estate and facilities management operating partner with offices across the UAE, today announced a planned leadership succession that will see Kamran Abbas appointed Chief Executive Officer. Kenneth McCrae, who has led the firm as Chief Executive Officer, will move into the role of Executive Chairman. The appointment follows a deliberate succession process and reflects IREP’s continued focus on leadership continuity, operational strength and long-term growth across its international platform. Mr. Abbas, who has served as Chief Financial Officer, brings a deep understanding of IREP’s business, clients, markets and growth strategy. In his…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised 276 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in Accra, the capital city of the Republic of Ghana. The meetings took place during the first stop of the trade mission led by the chamber to Ghana and Ethiopia as part of its ‘New Horizons’ initiative, which aims to support the expansion of local companies into promising global markets. The trade mission featured representatives from 19 Dubai-based companies operating across diverse sectors including…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East, operating under Visioneers, the UAE’s largest content management and development platform, has launched a strategic partnership with Meta to promote digital safety and family protection on Instagram. The partnership is the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region and aims to enhance digital awareness among parents while protecting children and teenagers from digital risks and harmful content on Instagram. The partnership coincides with the UAE’s “Year of the Family 2026,” which aims to strengthen…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Global investor services group IQ-EQ on Wednesday announced that its subsidiary Gordian Capital (Gordian) has achieved regulatory approval to expand its institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions offering into Dubai from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The business has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer a comprehensive suite of institutional fund services, within or from DIFC. The services are managing a collective investment fund, advising on financial products, arranging custody, arranging deals in investments, and managing assets. It has also been granted…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 956 inmates from correctional institutions across the country, ahead of Eid Al-Adha. His Highness has also undertaken to settle any financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences. The humanitarian gesture reflects His Highness’ commitment to promoting the values of compassion and social solidarity in ways that support family and community stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), praised the authorities of the UAE for their continued cooperation and the timely and regular sharing of technical information regarding affected nuclear facilities and their respective sites, stressing that immediate engagement with the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre is essential. Grossi made the remarks in a statement delivered to the United Nations Security Council on May 19, affirming that the agency will continue providing public updates on the impact of the conflict on nuclear sites and…