Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the follow-up of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup, the second leg of the third edition of the championship was held on on Saturday and Sunday, at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in the Bahrain Kingdom, with 106 horses owned by approximately 72 owners competing. The much-anticipated event witnessed strong and exciting competitions, highlighting the championship’s importance in supporting owners and breeders worldwide. Competitions covered…
The summer season, as traditionally observed by Bedouin communities, is set to begin on April 28 and continue until June 7, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society. The period coincides with the setting of the Pleiades star cluster. This signals the start of heat and dryness, followed by the peak summer season (“Al Qayz”), which lasts from the reappearance of the Pleiades until the rise of Suhail (Canopus), known for intense heat and extreme dryness. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said that this roughly…
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has been named Exclusive Growth Capital Partner at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, the UAE’s flagship industrial forum, taking place 4–7 May at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. The designation marks a pivotal moment in EGF’s first year as the platform from which a new phase of national industrial action begins. As Exclusive Growth Capital Partner at MIITE 2026, EGF demonstrates its role as a strategic platform advancing the growth of UAE homegrown businesses, and its position as a catalytic investor and enabler of the national SME ecosystem.…
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Omid Nouripour, Vice-President of the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament), have discussed the current regional developments during a meeting. The two sides also addressed the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region, and their impact on regional and international security and stability, energy supplies, international maritime security, and the global economy. Nouripour reaffirmed Germany’s solidarity with the UAE in taking all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty,…
Filipinos in the UAE – whose employment visa or Emirates ID were issued in Dubai and Northern Emirates – who lost their jobs or have experienced pay cuts due to the Middle East conflict, can now apply for a one-time financial assistance worth Dh730 ($200) from the Philippine government, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai announced on Monday night. MWO said the initial funding received from the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Manila is limited to benefit 3,271 OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) only. “(We) highly discourage OFWs from visiting MWO-Dubai as applications will be received and processed…
WASHINGTON, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Microsoft (MSFT) on Monday announced an amended long-term agreement with OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) that will see the company no longer have exclusive access to the AI startup’s intellectual property and AI models, while also altering its revenue-sharing deal with OpenAI. The news comes ahead of Microsoft’s earnings report on Wednesday, and just six months after the two companies formalised an agreement that allowed OpenAI to transform into a for-profit business. Under the terms of that deal, Microsoft was given exclusive access to OpenAI’s IP and models until the company achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI), or…
AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and in alignment with the ‘Year of Family’, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launched the ‘Empowering Women Farmers’ initiative to strengthen Emirati women’s contributions to sustainable national food security. The initiative was launched at the First Emirati Women Farmers Forum, held on the sidelines of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, which concluded yesterday…
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from João Manuel Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the message during his meeting with Téte António, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and a number of fraternal countries, and their impact on…
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi recently as part of an official visit to the Middle Eastern country. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries and enhance cooperation on energy security amid evolving regional developments. According to a post on X by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, NSA Doval, during his meeting with the UAE President, conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also discussed measures to deepen bilateral ties, the regional security situation, and…
DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Quiqup, a UAE-based innovative e-commerce logistics provider, has launched “Shop Local”, a new initiative designed to help consumers discover and support local businesses across the UAE, while giving SMEs greater visibility and easier access to customers through a dedicated online platform. “Shop Local” brings together UAE-based brands in one platform, making it easier for consumers to browse, discover, and buy from local businesses that may otherwise struggle to stand out in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace. The platform is open to small and local businesses across the UAE and is intended to help address…