Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that opens Central Asia for Etihad’s global guests and links Uzbekistan Airways guests to Etihad’s daily Abu Dhabi service. The agreement takes effect on 15 May 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from 9 August 2026. Under the partnership, Etihad guests can book a single ticket on Uzbekistan Airways flights from Tashkent to eight destinations across Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan, Andizhan, and Bukhara – as well as several international destinations on Uzbekistan Airways’ network. Uzbekistan Airways guests,…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced the launch of its ‘Member Privileges’ initiative through five new strategic partnership agreements with Microsoft, DHL, e& UAE, Project Management Institute, and Dubai Insurance. The agreements align with the Chamber’s 2025–2028 roadmap, which focuses on fostering a more competitive and sustainable business environment while supporting companies in navigating rapid economic and technological transformation, with particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through the initiative, Abu Dhabi Chamber members will gain access to a comprehensive range of benefits and services, including advanced digital…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders has affirmed that the family is the fundamental pillar in building and ensuring the stability of societies. It serves as the primary nurturing environment for instilling moral and human values, and for promoting the principles of compassion, solidarity, and coexistence. The Council also highlighted the importance of supporting and empowering families to address contemporary social, cultural, and digital challenges. In a statement issued on the International Day of Families, observed annually on May 15, the Council stressed that preserving family cohesion and safeguarding it against disintegration, violence, and…
Backed by Dubai CommerCity, the six-week incubator brought together ten startups from five countries to tackle one question: what does real estate look like when AI runs the building? Dubai’s real estate sector, already one of the most digitally ambitious in the world, is now being reshaped from the inside by a new generation of AI-native startups. That trajectory came into sharp focus this week as Nqubator concluded its PropTech Cohort 2026 with a Demo Day in Dubai, supported by Dubai CommerCity. For Sultan Ali Lootah, Chairman of Nqubator, the cohort is part of a broader play to position the…
Guests who film and post clips from weddings without the consent of attendees could face tighter rules in the future, the UAE’s National Media Authority said, as it launched a nationwide campaign to educate residents about media content standards, online privacy and harmful viral trends. Speaking during a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Al Kaabi, secretary-general of the National Media Authority, said the regulator is studying new policies governing photography and filming at weddings and other private family gatherings, amid growing concerns over guests sharing videos of attendees online without their permission. “We are now working on new policies…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Hi-Tech Concrete Products, a subsidiary of Trojan Construction Holding, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant (ADIP) to manage and operate a group of precast production facilities in Al Ain, strengthening capabilities to support infrastructure and construction projects across the UAE. Under the agreement, signed during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), Hi-Tech Concrete Products will assume full operational management of ADIP’s precast facilities in Al Ain, which include multiple production plants spanning a total area of approximately 179,878 sqm. The scope includes overseeing operations, enhancing production capabilities, and managing…
Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — In line with government directives to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the Police Operations Training Department at the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency of Dubai Police held a dialogue session with police training specialists. The session aimed to explore the future of using artificial intelligence in training human resources, thereby supporting ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security by keeping pace with the latest advancements and modern technologies. Brigadier Musabah Al Ghafli, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency, inaugurated the dialogue session, titled “Using Artificial Intelligence in Specialised…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, today witnessed the exchange of several agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at advancing cooperation between the two countries within the framework of their strategic partnership. The agreements exchanged during the Indian Prime Minister’s official visit to the UAE include: • A Strategic Collaboration Agreement between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The agreement was exchanged by His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,…
SHARJAH, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, said that the family is the first shield and the strong wall that provides protection, stressing that there is no refuge more genuine than the warmth of home and no feelings more sincere than those of people who sacrifice unconditionally for their loved ones. Marking the International Day of Families, observed annually on 15th May, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher said, “Remember those…