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DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai South has signed an agreement with Majid Al Futtaim to develop a landmark AED62 billion mixed-use master community within Dubai South. In the presence of Khalifa Alzaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, and Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali, Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim Holding, the agreement was signed at Dubai South HQ by Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South, and Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding. Spanning 22 million square feet, the new master-planned development will feature a diverse mix of residential, retail, and lifestyle…

DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Victory Team has announced its participation schedule for the opening round of the 2026 UIM F1H2O World Championship, as the team begins its campaign to defend the world title. The new season gets underway in Cagliari, Italy, on 30th and 31st May. The team’s programme includes departure to Cagliari on 26th May in preparation for the opening round. The official drivers’ briefing will take place on 27th May, followed by technical inspections of the boats and engines on 28th May. Free practice sessions are scheduled for 29th May, with qualifying and sprint races taking…

Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece. Hundreds of people waited through the night or longer hoping to get their hands on the “Royal Pop” timepieces, billed as a “disruptive collaboration” with the luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. But things turned ugly in New York and several European cities as well as in Thailand on Saturday, with fights breaking out and some security gates vandalised at some of the 220 stores offering the watches. In France, officers fired…

The My FarmWell Application project has been named the winner of the 4th edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award presented by the Society of Engineers UAE under the Pioneer Engineering Project category. The project received recognition as the “Best Small Project”, highlighting its contribution to sustainable water management, smart agriculture, and artificial intelligence-driven engineering solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the award description, a small project is defined as a project valued at up to AED 50 million and completed within the last three years. Since the launch of the award, 79 winners have emerged…

AL AIN, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited Al Ain Police Directorate. H.H. Sheikh Hazza reviewed several development programmes and projects, implemented by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, in crime and narcotics prevention, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Safe City System, in addition to assessing the level of preparedness for managing security incidents, civil defence operations and emergency response systems. He was briefed on the strategic projects supporting the Safe City System and their role in enhancing policing efficiency using AI to…

Moataz BinAli, CEO, Magna AI. The enterprise technology landscape has long been shaped by Global System Integrators (GSIs) such as Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Capgemini, TCS, and Infosys, built on a clear value proposition of integrating complex, multi-vendor systems at scale. For decades, this model delivered results, helping enterprises design, implement, and manage increasingly sophisticated technology environments. But as the pace of innovation accelerates, the limitations of this approach are becoming harder to ignore, and the model is beginning to fracture in a more fundamental way. AI is at the center of this shift. It is not simply another layer to…

A national healthcare system that guarantees comprehensive medical care and health services for all citizens is to be adopted in the UAE, as directed by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The system is built around a fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering all emirates of the country. [More to follow soon. Please refresh this page for the full version.] Source: Khaleej Times

DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Yalla Group Limited on Tuesday announced unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March, reporting revenue of AED290.1 million (US$79.0 million). The UAE-based company, one of the largest online social networking and gaming platforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), said revenue from gaming services reached AED111.3 million ($30.3 million), accounting for 38.3 percent of total revenues. Net income for the quarter was AED104.3 million ($28.4 million), and non-GAAP net income was AED122.3 million ($33.3 million) with a net margin of 42.1 percent. Average Monthly Active Users (MAUs) grew to…

The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful, a spot it has held since 2018, after reaching a record score of 182 in the Passport Index by Arton Capital. The latest score, the highest ever recorded in the index, keeps the UAE passport at number one globally and gives Emirati citizens access to 127 destinations visa-free, 45 with visa on arrival and 10 with electronic travel authorisation. The passport has a world reach of 91 per cent, while only 16 destinations require a visa, according to the Passport Index. Stay up to date with the latest…

SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) launched a special cultural celebration as part of the “World Heritage Cultural Weeks in Sharjah” programme, marking International Museum Day on 18th May and International Tea Day on 21st May. The four-day programme, running from 18th to 21st May at the institute’s headquarters, features diverse international and cultural participation, highlighting tea as a global cultural and humanitarian element. The event features a range of heritage, artistic and educational activities for the public and heritage enthusiasts. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the…