Author: Editorial team
China’s Ministry and Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently made a major move around the development of the next-generation of mobile networks by approving trials in the 6GHz band for 6G technology. IMT-2030 (6G), which is the government’s main coordinator for 6G development, authorised field trials for 6GHz spectrum in certain regions across China. MIIT explained the move is aimed at advancing technical research, testing and validation based on “key scenarios and performance indicators”, defined by the ITU for 6G. The move will further accelerate China’s push around 6G R&D, standardisation, industrialisation and to promote the sector, MIIT added. China…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sanadak, the Ombudsman Unit for the UAE, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Authority, announced the winners of the “Sanadak Finfluencers Grant” during celebrations marking Global Money Week, held this year under the theme “Smart Money Talks”. The grant aims to support graduates of the Young Financial Advisors programme and empower them to leverage their skills and knowledge to deliver reliable, impactful financial content that promotes financial literacy across the UAE community. This initiative reflects Sanadak’s pivotal role in advancing financial awareness and protecting financial consumer rights, while strengthening trust between the public…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, together with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre (Fred Hutch), one of the world’s leading cancer research institutions and home to three Nobel laureates, to explore collaborative engagements that will advance cancer research, personalised prevention and precision medicine. During a recent visit to Fred Hutch’s Seattle campus, Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, met…
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) on Wednesday announced its full acquisition of National Taxi LLC at an estimated enterprise value of Dh1.45 billion, as it looks to deepen its dominance in Dubai and establish a sizeable foothold in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition will be funded entirely through new bank debt facilities, with the final consideration subject to customary post-completion adjustments under the terms of the agreement. The deal is expected to complete in early Q3 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, including from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Founded in 2000, National Taxi is…
DUBAI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM)– The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted the latest event in its “Governance Series”, focusing on sustainability and resilience strategies for family-owned enterprises amid a rapidly evolving business landscape. Held under the title ‘Safeguarding Family Business Legacy in Turbulent Times,’ the session focused on ways to empower family businesses to navigate complex challenges, preserve their cross-generational legacies, and strengthen business continuity. Attended by 35 representatives from Dubai’s family business community, the session featured an open conversation with distinguished guests including Osama Seddiqi, Vice Chairman of Seddiqi…
AT&T Business recently made history by being the first major North American service provider to offer a quantum resilient SD-WAN service. The operator unveiled this the new capability in partnership with Cisco. The mobile operator is positioning the service as a direct response to the long-term security implications of quantum computing. The offering blends post-quantum cryptography into AT&T’s existing SD-WAN portfolio, drawing on the Cisco 8000 router to deliver what the operator describes as next-generation cryptographic defences for enterprise customers. Global availability for AT&T Business customers is slated for later this year. The move reflects growing urgency around so-called “harvest…
Ras Al Khaimah is taking a major leap toward autonomous mobility, with early trials of robotaxis and robobuses showing strong performance, safety, and public interest as the emirate builds a future-ready transport system. The pilot programme for self-driving vehicles has logged more than 650 operational hours and covered over 16,000km across real-world traffic settings, operating both day and night. These trials tested advanced sensing, navigation, and decision-making systems under diverse driving scenarios, helping evaluate how autonomous vehicles respond in live traffic. According to officials overseeing the project, the vehicles have demonstrated high levels of safety, reliability, and transport efficiency. The…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM has marked its successful participation in the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 in Los Angeles, following announcements by eight major global financial institutions managing combined global assets worth US$4.4 trillion during March and April regarding plans to establish a presence in the emirate. During the visit, the delegation, led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, reinforced Abu Dhabi’s position as the Capital of Capital and highlighted the emirate’s role as a key connector of capital between the global north and south. Alongside Al Zaabi, senior executives from ADGM engaged with…
The care nurses provide doesn’t stop at hospital doors. Beyond wards and clinics, nurses in the UAE often find themselves in a first responder role by circumstance. On May 12, International Nurses Day, several nurses shared how they remained calm and acted quickly when emergencies unfolded in public and at home. Miracle Villart, a nurse at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), recalled being woken up by sirens and seeing flames near her residential building late at night. While residents rushed away from the scene, she moved towards it after spotting an injured man alone and in severe pain.…
Enercap has announced a collaboration with Prism Digital to boost its visibility at Make it in the Emirates 2026 “MIITE” held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, appointing the agency to deliver turnkey social event coverage and performance marketing campaigns throughout the four-day event. Enercap is a forward-thinking energy storage company on a mission to power the energy transition — and do so without the limitations that have long held back chemical batteries. Operating across domestic, industrial, infrastructure, and microgrid applications, Enercap is guided by a clear vision: a technologically advanced, sustainable planet powered by energy storage that is as reliable as…