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DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with Li Xiangying, Chairperson of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-council (CCPIT Beijing), to explore ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen the flow of bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and China. The meeting, attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on strengthening ties between the two business communities, particularly in sectors such as the digital economy, healthcare, science and manufacturing. “As Dubai’s number one trading partner, China remains a highly significant market,” Lootah stated. “We are…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has expanded its global academic network through a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed recently with leading universities from the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, reinforcing its commitment to delivering globally connected, student-centred education. These partnerships form a key pillar of AURAK’s strategic vision to position itself as the North Star University of the Northern Emirates, aligned with the UAE Education Strategy 2030 and the emirate’s growing status as a hub for tourism, investment and innovation. Prof. Bassam Alameddine, President of…
Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and CEO, Finvasia Group and Dealing. Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and CEO, Finvasia Group and Dealing, discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, its growing use across real-world applications, and why AI-focused companies are drawing investor attention. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining force across the global economy, influencing everything from enterprise automation and cloud computing to financial services and healthcare. As adoption grows, investor interest is also rising, particularly around companies building the infrastructure, software, and applications powering this transformation. Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and CEO, Finvasia Group and Dealing, spoke to Tahawultech.com and shared his views on AI’s rise, where it is creating tangible…
ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses has unveiled the details for its 33rd edition, under the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The 2026 season cements the Cup’s legacy as the most prestigious and valuable Arabian horse racing series in history, with total prize money surpassing the AED20 million mark. This historic expansion follows the record-breaking success of the 32nd edition, which saw 354 horses compete in front of more than…
Dubai residents can now take a driverless taxi ride for free. Apollo Go’s autonomous vehicles are currently offering complimentary rides through the company’s app in parts of Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim. However, the same service also appears as a paid option in the Uber app. How to book a free ride To take a free ride, residents need to download the Apollo Go app and create an account. Once logged in, users can choose their pick-up and drop-off locations within the service zone. For example, a short trip from the Jumeirah Mosque to Umm Suqeim is currently available. Stay up…
As ongoing regional conflict continues, a shift is quietly taking place across the UAE. Instead of focusing inward, many established companies are turning outward, using their platforms, spaces, and resources to support smaller, homegrown businesses. From beauty salons to PR agencies and fintech firms, a collective effort is emerging, one that prioritises community, collaboration, and long-term resilience. From visibility to real access Across the beauty industry, support is taking a physical form. Bedashing Beauty Lounge, part of Omorfia Group, has launched The Bedashing Collective, an initiative that opens dedicated spaces across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches to showcase homegrown…
DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has received 14 awards at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026 in Dubai, underscoring the reliability, resilience and excellence of its people and operations. The company’s impressive performance at the awards ceremony, winning approximately half of the awards, reflects its position as a leading, progressive global energy company and the significant growth and transformation achieved in recent years. The awards were given to employees and projects across the ADNOC Group, recognising strong performance across the energy value chain, delivery of operational excellence, success in deploying advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI)…
Lakmal Warusawithana, Product Manager for Choreo at WSO2. New release combines enterprise-grade support with an open source foundation, as OpenChoreo joins the Cloud Native Computing Foundation Sandbox Dubai —WSO2 today announced the General Availability (GA) of the WSO2 Developer Platform for OpenChoreo 1.0, enabling organisations across the Middle East to build, deploy, and scale modern digital services, including AI-powered applications and autonomous agents, faster, more securely, and without vendor lock-in. OpenChoreo is an open source platform originally developed by WSO2 to help organisations create and run everything from customer-facing applications and digital services to AI-driven workflows and autonomous agentic systems. As the platform matured,…
ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi is set to host the fourth International Autism Conference from 25th to 28th April at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, reinforcing its position as a global hub for supporting People of Determination. The conference is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Authority for People of Determination, with wide international participation from experts, specialists and decision-makers. Organised by Zayed Authority for People of Determination in collaboration with Lotus Holistic Group, ADNOC and the global platform Skills4Mind, the event…
Educators across the UAE looking to upgrade their qualifications and step into leadership roles will have new opportunities this year, as Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) opens admissions for its Fall 2026 semester. Applications will be accepted from March 30 to April 30, with prospective candidates able to apply through the Academy’s official website. The intake features a mix of academic and professional programmes aimed at strengthening educators’ skills and supporting career progression within schools and educational institutions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Academy is offering eight academic programmes accredited by the…