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DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ initiative, one of the world’s largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is advancing three university ventures from Switzerland, the United States, and Egypt into pilot deployment and commercial expansion in the UAE. Organised annually in Dubai, the initiative is held under the patronage and supervision of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). The programme brings together 100 startups selected from thousands of submissions from leading universities around the world. It is organised…
AJMAN, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman today hosted the second session of the 2026 National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Media Content Standards, launched by the National Media Authority (NMA) under the slogan “Creativity, Inspiration, Integrity”, as part of its efforts to empower purposeful content creation, enhance the quality of media outputs, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for responsible media innovation and creativity. The session, hosted by the Ajman Government Media Office in cooperation with the National Media Authority, affirmed that the campaign embodies the UAE’s strategic vision of building an…
The UAE is set for generally fair weather on Tuesday, with long sunny spells and breezy conditions developing through the afternoon, according to the latest forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Weather conditions in the UAE right now are influenced by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east, a high-pressure system from the west, and an upper-air high-pressure system. Winds are expected to be light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly, freshening at times during the day. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h in some areas, which…
Abu Dhabi’s iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is opening part of its grounds to private homeowners for the first time, with the launch of 35 ultra-luxury branded mansions expected to be completed by 2029. The project, named Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, was announced on Monday by Emirates Palace Company, Lead Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Located within the grounds of the landmark palace on Abu Dhabi’s Ras Al Akhdar coastline, the development will comprise a limited collection of private beachfront residences, marking the first time ownership opportunities have…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mal.ai has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to establish a licensed bank. The approval, granted following a rigorous and highly selective regulatory process, marks a landmark milestone as Mal Group moves toward launching its global Shariah-compliant financial services platform. Mal’s in-principle approval follows the company’s US$230 million seed round, the largest fintech seed round in MEA history, cementing Mal as the most well-capitalised new banking entrant the region has seen. The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s most progressive environments for digital financial services, driven…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority organised the Women’s Community Responder Forum in collaboration with Wajeb Voluntary Association, in the presence of Sheikha Aisha bint Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, along with a number of businesswomen and female entrepreneurs from Abu Dhabi. The forum was held with the aim of attracting and empowering women to join the “Community Responder” program, enhancing their preparedness to effectively deal with emergency situations in the workplace, at home, and in daily life. The Authority emphasised its commitment to qualifying and encouraging women to respond quickly and…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Palace Company (EPCO), together with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, today announced Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, a limited collection of thirty-five uniquely designed private residences located within the grounds of Emirates Palace. The development marks the first-time private ownership has been introduced within one of the UAE’s most historically and institutionally significant destinations. Completion is anticipated in 2029. For more than two decades, Emirates Palace has occupied a singular place within the civic and cultural life of the United Arab Emirates. Positioned along Abu Dhabi’s ceremonial coastline,…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), received two cables of solidarity from Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressing their strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist drone attack targeting the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Al Dhafra Region. The two Bahraini officials affirmed that this criminal act constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, conventions and norms that guarantee the protection of civilian and vital…
A two-night Palm Jumeirah staycation from Dh350, discounts of up to 45 per cent on resort stays and kids-go-free hotel offers are among the Eid Al Adha deals being rolled out across Dubai for the long holiday break. The citywide programme, organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, runs from May 22 to 31 and includes hotel offers, entertainment events, dining experiences and retail promotions. Several beachfront hotels and resorts are focusing on family packages and discounted stays during the holiday period. NH Collection Dubai, The Palm, is offering a complimentary second night with rates starting from Dh350, alongside…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation announced the launch of ‘Dubai Archive’, a national project aimed at establishing an advanced system for managing documents and knowledge assets. The strategic initiative supports Dubai’s vision to preserve its history and national heritage while strengthening its readiness for the future. The pioneering project, launched during a press conference held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Al Jaddaf, seeks to support the sustainability of Dubai’s institutional memory, enhance government efficiency, and advance digital transformation and knowledge management. ‘Dubai Archive’ marks a significant step forward in the development…