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ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group, a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment holding firm, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ISEM Packaging S.r.l. (ISEM), the Italy-headquartered packaging manufacturer, and KEZAD Group (KEZAD), part of AD Ports Group, to explore the establishment of a regional packaging manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. The MoU was signed at the Make it in the Emirates forum at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, reflecting the alignment of the proposed facility with the United Arab Emirates’ industrial strategy and the In-Country Value (ICV) Programme administered by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Through…

DUBAI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah, and in collaboration with leading global technology companies, including Google, Oracle, upGrad and Microsoft. The initiative aims to develop digital skills and bridge the gap between academic outcomes and the evolving requirements of the job market by providing hands-on training and professional qualification opportunities for students and graduates. It seeks to nurture talent, build capabilities, and prepare a digitally…

VANCOUVER, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Anguilla Football Association (AFA), Argentine Football Association (AFA), Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF), Dominican Football Federation (FDF), Football Federation of Chile (FFCh), Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Paraguayan Football Association (APF) have each been honoured at the inaugural FIFA Forward Awards 2026 – Americas Edition. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the awards ceremony in Vancouver, Canada, following the 76ᵗʰ FIFA Congress. Launched in 2016, the FIFA Forward Programme aims to support all 211 Member Associations (MAs) in implementing projects that contribute to the development and strengthening of football. Under the Forward 3.0 cycle…

As UAE schools moved overnight to distance learning on Tuesday, thousands of senior students found themselves taking high-stakes exams not in classrooms but from their homes, under strict digital supervision. The UAE had previously cancelled board exams such as IGCSEs, A-Levels, and IB final examinations for students due to sudden regional disruptions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which forced schools to suspend on-campus learning and switch to distance education. After a brief period of calm, when schools resumed in-person classes on April 20, sudden emergency alerts issued across the UAE on April 4 prompted authorities to again prioritise student safety,…

  Parenting is a job where one often second-guesses oneself. The moments of absolute ecstasy are followed by those of absolute agony. Because parenting is such a mixed bag, the responsibilities around it can feel overwhelming. Enter an app that promises to put a structure around your life as a parent. This is but the brainchild of UAE resident Nazia Jawwad.   Like many parents, Nazia had been exasperated carrying what she calls was “the invisible mental load of everyday family life” that included school updates, activity schedules, birthday reminders, forms, special daysm among others. And then came that day…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Solar and wind energy paired with battery storage are reliable and already today deliver cost-effective, round-the-clock electricity, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 24/7 renewables: The economics of firm solar and wind confirms that in prime solar and wind regions, hybrid solutions combined with storage deliver round-the-clock power at lower costs than fossil fuels. Firm levelised costs of electricity (‘firm costs’) for solar plus storage range from USD 54 to USD 82 per megawatt-hour (MWh) in high-quality resource regions, compared with USD 70–85 per MWh for new…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group welcomed HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, as a new General Clearing Member (GCM), widening investors’ access to ADX-listed securities and the emirate’s dynamic capital markets and strengthening the efficiency and resilience of the ADX’s post trade ecosystem. HSBC is the first international bank to act as a GCM and will support post-trade clearing and settlement through the ADX’s infrastructure, reducing settlement risk and boosting liquidity across the exchange. This initiative underscores the continued confidence in the resilience and depth of…

An Indian citizen living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, became the latest millionaire thanks to the Dubai Duty Free draw, held on Wednesday. Mohammed Saleem, 61, won $1 million in Millennium Millionaire Series 542 with ticket number 0794, which he purchased online on April 15. A Jeddah resident since 2013, Saleem has been participating in Dubai Duty Free’s promotions for 6 years. The father of two, a mechanical engineer at JTECO, thanked Dubai Duty Free for the opportunity. “It will help me a lot in my life,” he said. When asked about his initial plans for his winnings, he said, “I…

Days after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum called for wider planting of flame trees across Dubai, the city has rushed to embrace the season in its own way, from community giveaways and café drinks to nail art inspired by the vivid red bloom. What began as a citywide greening initiative has quickly evolved into a cultural moment, with businesses, residents and creatives weaving the flame tree into everyday life across the emirate. Dubai Municipality takes the lead Following Sheikh Hamdan’s directive on Sunday, 3 May, Dubai Municipality launched a campaign to intensify the planting of flame trees…

SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued several Emiri Decrees approving the general organisational structures of municipalities in the cities of the Emirate of Sharjah. The approval covered the general organisational structures of the municipalities of Dibba Al Hisn, Kalba, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Mleiha, Al Bataeh, Al Hamriyah, and Khorfakkan. According to the Emiri decrees, the general organisational structures attached to the decrees shall be adopted, while Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) shall issue decisions regarding the detailed organisational structures of the municipalities and…