Author: Editorial team
AJMAN, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Human Resources of the Ajman Government announced that the holiday marking the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for 1448 AH will be observed on Friday, 28th August, 2026, for government entities in the emirate. Official working hours will resume on Monday, 31st August, 2026. On the occasion, the department extended its congratulations and greetings to the UAE’s wise leadership, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, as well as…
Tarik Erk, Head of MENAT & Senior Executive Officer Abu Dhabi at Binance, outlines how changes to the cyber threat landscape have impacted the financial ecosystem and the role of apps within it. For years, the promise of financial technology was that it would make managing money simpler. Instead, for many people, it created another kind of complexity. We invest through one platform, save through another, make payments through a third, send money internationally through a fourth, and move between banks, brokers, wallets and exchanges to access different markets. Every additional service brings another account, another interface, another verification process…
The NCM forecasts a chance of rain in eastern and southern areas, with blowing dust during the day and mist possible overnight in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates. Dubai: Be cautious of blowing dust in the daytime across the UAE today, and fog and mist formation overnight. And if you’re located in eastern regions of the country, you might be able to enjoy summer rain. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather, with a chance of some convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon, associated with rainfall. The rain may turn to hail…
ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE insurance sector continued its strong growth in 2025, recording improvements across most key performance indicators, driven by higher gross written premiums, paid claims, technical provisions and total assets, reflecting the sector’s strength and its growing role in supporting the country’s financial and economic stability. Data from the annual statistical report on insurance activity in the UAE, issued by the Central Bank of the UAE, showed that gross written premiums rose to AED74.8 billion in 2025, up 14.9 percent from AED65.1 billion in 2024. Total paid claims increased to AED46.2 billion, up…
AJMAN, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, congratulated the people of the UAE, residents, and the Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, affirming that it is a blessed occasion that embodies the values of affection and mercy. Sheikh Humaid said, “On the birth of the best of God’s creation and the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, we draw from his noble life the highest ideals and virtues of character, and from…
Hadi Anwar, CEO of CPX. CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, will return to GISEC Global 2026 for its fourth consecutive year. Taking place from September 16-18, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City, GISEC Global will see CPX highlight its growing role in regional digital defence through executive engagement, ecosystem collaboration, and national security dialogue aimed at strengthening cyber resilience for nations and organisations. With AI-powered cyberattacks on the rise, a shifting geopolitical landscape, and an expanding digital footprint, the need for proactive defence across critical sectors has never been…
Smart Vehicle Impounding in Abu Dhabi for AED 15 per day lets owners keep impounded vehicles at a chosen location, request via TAMM or service centers, and uses a smart device to monitor movement and send alerts Customers can request Smart Vehicle Impounding service to keep an impounded vehicle in the custody of its owner, at a location specified by the owner, for their convenience and comfort, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has informed. It stated that the service fee for Smart Vehicle Impounding is AED 15 per day, and customers can easily submit requests through the Abu Dhabi…
HONG KONG, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The US dollar struggled to hold onto gains against major peers on Tuesday. The euro was a shade higher at $1.1668, hovering near a three-month peak hit last week, while sterling was 0.1 percent stronger at $1.3639, near its six-month peak. The Canadian dollar held flat at $1.3844, steadying after a 0.6 percent dip in the previous session, as the US threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian goods after trade negotiations collapsed. The Japanese yen strengthened a tad to 159.21 per dollar, having given back most of its intervention gains but still well…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Niger State in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and kidnappings. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its people over this heinous attack, as well as its wishes for a safe…
KARTY LLC, Qatar’s leading digital wallet and payment startup, has received Visa’s FinTech Innovation Award, recognising its work to advance digital payments and money management services in Qatar. The award follows KARTY’s launch of Qatar’s first Visa card provided by a licensed fintech, marking an important step for the company as it moves from product development to serving the public. Licensed by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and registered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), KARTY has built its platform to make everyday money management simpler. KARTY’s VISA card is available through the KARTY app, where users can open an…