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BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced exceptional performance in client acquisition during the first quarter of 2026, achieving the highest number of new accounts opened across both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). During the year-to-date period, BHM Capital opened 8,280 new accounts on ADX out of a total of 19,467 accounts opened across the market, representing a leading market share of 43%. On DFM, the Company opened 10,204 new accounts out of 24,820 total accounts, capturing 41% of all new accounts opened during…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Digital Future Institute announced the launch of ‘RF-GPT’, a first-of-its-kind radio-frequency AI language model capable of interpreting wireless signals, overcoming a major limitation in telecommunications AI, where language models typically operate only on text and structured network data. RF-GPT demonstrated consistent performance improvements in radio-frequency spectrogram tasks, outperforming existing baseline models by up to 75.4 percent, reflecting strong radio-frequency understanding. The model also correctly counted the number of signals in a spectrogram nearly 98 percent of the time, a capability that general-purpose AI models rarely achieve. RF-GPT…

As travel patterns shift, even short or unplanned time abroad can quietly impact tax residency and financial obligations for UAE-based expats Published: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 12:38 PM With more UAE-based expats spending time abroad in recent weeks, whether through short trips, extended stays, or unplanned travel, now is a natural point to review whether financial and tax positions still reflect reality. In periods of heightened uncertainty, it is natural for decisions to be guided by what feels right for family or immediate circumstances. Where travel patterns shift as a result, details like tax position or residency may not always…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, chaired the first meeting of the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council for 2026, to review progress on strategic initiatives and projects aimed at advancing the nation’s infrastructure ecosystem, enhancing transport efficiency, and strengthening integration between federal and local entities. The meeting forms part of an integrated government approach focused on developing proactive solutions that enhance the readiness of the UAE’s national infrastructure, keep pace with rapid urban and economic growth, and reinforce the country’s global competitiveness in infrastructure and transport indicators. These efforts also…

Public transport solutions linking Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, along with a Dh6-billion federal highway project, were among key plans reviewed as the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council held its first meeting of 2026. Chaired by Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the council also reviewed studies related to limiting the growth in vehicle numbers in the UAE. Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman transport plan The council reviewed a major public transport plan targeting one of the country’s busiest commuter corridors between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. The proposal includes a network of 10 key routes supported by Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems…

ANKARA, 5th April, 2026 (WAM) — Türkiye raised electricity and natural gas prices, increasing household electricity prices by 25% and household natural gas prices by an average of 25%, citing rising global and domestic energy costs. Türkiye’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) said power prices for public and private service sector subscribers connected at low voltage would increase by 17.5%, for industrial subscribers connected at medium voltage by 5.8% and for agricultural users by 24.8%. Under the new rates, which took effect nationwide on April 4, a household consuming 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity will pay $7.26 the regulator noted. Energy…

ABU DHABI, April 5 (WAM) – Al Hudayriyat Island has emerged as a prominent landmark in the heart of Abu Dhabi, representing a living model of modern urban development. Within just a few years, the island has transformed from a once-isolated location into a fully integrated destination that combines luxury living, sports, and beachfront leisure. The island reflects a comprehensive development vision aimed at enhancing quality of life and diversifying the tourism offering, positioning it as a key destination for investors and visitors alike. It also embodies Abu Dhabi’s approach of balancing modern urban development with environmental sustainability and the…

Ajman, 5th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Council for Balanced Development (ECBD) launched the “Steps and Memories (50×50)” initiative in Masfout, Ajman, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote active lifestyles and strengthen community wellbeing across the UAE’s villages, in alignment with the national vision of building a healthier and more cohesive society. The initiative was launched in the presence of Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, and Mohammed Khalifa Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of ECBD, alongside officials and members of the local community, reflecting strong national support for initiatives that enhance public health and community engagement.…

The competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are dealing with an incident resulting from the fall of shrapnel on Raneen Systems Company in Musaffah—ICAD City in the city of Abu Dhabi, following a successful interception by air defenses, which resulted in a Ghanaian national sustaining moderate injuries. The competent authorities urge the public to obtain information from official sources only and to avoid circulating rumors or unverified information. Source: Khaleej Times

DUBAI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Sailing and Modern Rowing Federation has selected five sailors for an overseas training camp in Morocco as part of preparations for the Asian Beach Games in China from 19th to 30th April. The federation said the camp, being held at the National Sailing Centre in Mohammedia, will run until 16th April and aims to enhance the athletes’ technical and physical readiness ahead of the competition. The national team roster includes Abdullah Al Zabidi, Dhuha Al Bishr, Marwa Al Hammadi, Alyazia Al Hammadi, and Sultan Al Owais. The training programme is focused on…