Author: Editorial team
DAMASCUS, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Syrian Arab Republic today condemned the blatant Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates using missiles and drones. In a statement carried by Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its firm rejection of any act that threatens regional security and stability. The statement reiterated Syria’s principled position calling for respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations, foremost among them the respect for state sovereignty. Source: Emirates…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Development and Investment Arm of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas for the Fujairah I Independent Water Producer (IWP) project, a 60 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant, with a total investment value of AED1.046 billion. The signing ceremony was held at the Make It In the Emirates exhibition. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of the EtihadWE Development and Investment Arm; Haris Giatsos, Chief Executive Officer…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — du today announced the official certification and endorsement of du Tech’s National Hypercloud by the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC). The certification establishes du Tech’s National Hypercloud as the first compliant, secure, and sovereign cloud infrastructure approved for both public and private sector deployment across the UAE. It enables government agencies and customers to deploy all workloads, except those classified as Secret and Top Secret, while maintaining alignment with the UAE CSC’s National Cloud Security Policy. The certification validates that the National Hypercloud meets the requirements of the UAE’s National Cloud Security Policy…
SHARJAH, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has announced the successful achievement of new international accreditations across its undergraduate degree programmes, marking a significant milestone that reinforces its position as a leading maritime education and training institution in the UAE and the wider region. The newly obtained accreditations cover the following academic programmes: • Bachelors in Maritime Transport – accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), United Kingdom. • Bachelors in Marine Engineering Technology – accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), United Kingdom. • Bachelors in Maritime Logistics…
UAE residents now have an upgraded beach to enjoy. The Al Mamzar Beach has been reopened to public after a massive redevelopment project, complete with an array of water activities, night beach, a floating walkway and a padel court among new amenities. The beach area is divided into two. The Al Mamzar Lagoon Beach will span 2.75 million square feet, featuring a 300-metre night swimming beach, children’s play areas, gyms, water sports zones for playing volleyball, football and padel, jet ski docks and shaded beachfront spaces. Whereas the Al Mamzar Corniche, covering 1.25 million square feet, will cater to visitors…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE entity KATIM, a leading provider of data protection solutions, has entered a partnership with KERNO Enterprises (Kerno), the first enterprise-grade IT hardware manufacturer in the UAE, to support sovereign manufacturing of KATIM products in the UAE, complementing its existing sovereign design and development capabilities. The partnership will consolidate manufacturing and integration capabilities for network encryption technologies in-country, supporting the UAE’s agenda to strengthen data sovereignty and enhance technological independence in critical infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Didier Pagnoux, CEO, KATIM, and Christopher Caswell, Co-Founder and CEO, Kerno, during Make it in…
DUBAI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to expand Dubai’s beaches and infrastructure in response to growing demand and to position the emirate as the world’s best city to live in by 2040, Dubai Municipality has opened Khor Al Mamzar Beach, which marks the first phase of the Al Mamzar Beaches development project. Now open to residents, visitors, and tourists, the destination represents a significant addition to Dubai’s portfolio of leisure and tourism assets. It reflects a continued focus…
As UAE organisations intensify efforts to build sustainable leadership pipelines and reduce reliance on external hiring, large family-owned groups are increasingly investing in long-term talent development programmes tailored for Emiratis preparing to step into management roles. Galadari Brothers has launched the Bader Programme, an 18-month leadership journey designed to prepare high-potential Emiratis for future managerial and senior roles across the group. The initiative sits at the centre of the company’s Emiratisation strategy and focuses on building leadership capability, strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration. The programme takes its name from the Arabic word Bader, meaning “to take the initiative” or “to…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Dell Technologies today announced the launch of a dedicated Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi, marking a strategic collaboration between the two parties and a significant step toward advancing the UAE’s leadership vision to build a secure, resilient, and globally competitive digital economy. The launch of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence was unveiled during the “Make it in the Emirates” forum in Abu Dhabi. The center will leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing to enhance real-time…
FUJAIRAH, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, have visited Fujairah passenger station, the first completed passenger station on the Etihad Rail network. During the visit, Their Highnesses reviewed the services to be offered to passengers when full operations begin. Furthermore, Their Highnesses reviewed progress of Emirates Council…