Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE ministers and officials have stressed that the country has strengthened its industrial resilience through strategic planning, advanced technology adoption and flexible supply chains. Speaking at a session of the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates today, they highlighted the UAE’s ability to respond to global challenges through early investment in readiness across key sectors. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said global energy demand requires increased production, stressing the UAE will remain “a responsible energy producer, enabling growth, supporting global stability and balancing supply and demand.” He said…
The agreement was signed today at the Make It in the Emirates 2026 platform held in Abu Dhabi, by Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director of Generation 5 Holding, and Mr. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, H.E. Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chairman of Generation 5 Holding and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. Abu Dhabi — Embraer, one of the world’s aerospace industry leaders, and Generation 5 Holding, a UAE-based defence and technology…
DUBAI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Autodrome, a subsidiary of Union Properties, has unveiled MotoDrome, a new a purpose-built off-road motorsport destination designed to bring multiple riding disciplines into a single, structured environment. in the UAE. Located within the venue’s Hill Circuit, MotoDrome introduces a new dimension to Dubai Autodrome’s year-round offering, serving as a central hub for off-road riding that caters to riders of all levels, from first-time riders to experienced enthusiasts. At its core is a high-quality motocross circuit, complemented by a dedicated flow track designed for smaller bikes and entry-level riders. The wider destination accommodates a…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the signing of a contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for UAE Air Force. This came during a visit made by His Highness to the stand of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement at Make it in the Emirates 2026 which opened today. The contract was signed by Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and Bosco da Costa Jr., President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. Tawazun…
The contract was signed by H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and Mr. Bosco da Costa Jr., President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, in the presence of H.H. Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, the national entity for enabling and regulating the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem, has awarded a contract to Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) for the procurement of 10 firm orders and 10 options to strengthen the…
Abu Dhabi has cut speed-related traffic accidents from 15 per cent to 9 per cent since 2019, while emergency vehicles in the emirate can now communicate directly with traffic lights and trigger green signals from up to 400 metres away under a new smart-response system, officials revealed on Monday. The updates were shared during Gulf Traffic Week events, where authorities outlined a series of road-safety initiatives that they say are delivering measurable improvements across the emirate. Officials from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence said the new traffic-light priority system has already been installed on a large number of emergency vehicles, including…
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. Around 150 people were still stuck on the vessel after three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died, and others fell ill, including a Briton who left the vessel earlier and was being treated in South Africa, authorities added. “We’re not just headlines: we’re people with families, with lives, with people waiting for us at home,” Jake Rosmarin, a…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Silal Group presented its advanced AI-powered ESG platform, ‘ZERO’, developed by global sustainability technology provider, Olive Gaea, during Make it in the Emirates 2026. The launch marks a major milestone in Silal Group’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. The AI-powered platform significantly strengthens Silal Group’s ESG rating positioning and enhances investor transparency, while also bolstering the Group’s internal governance and reporting mandate. Dhafer Al Qasimi, Group CEO of Silal, said, “At Silal Group, we embed sustainability into every facet of our…
DUBAI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector in Dubai, announced the signing of new advertising contracts in the first quarter of 2026 with a total value of AED971.3 million. The agreements, spanning five to seven years, reflect continued momentum in the sector and reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading investment hub for OOH advertising. The agreements form part of Mada Media’s efforts to organise and develop Dubai’s OOH advertising market by fostering long-term partnerships, advancing advertising infrastructure, and accelerating digitalisation. These efforts support high-quality investment and…
DUBAI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has announced the results of the eighth Social Survey (2024–2025), underscoring the emirate’s commitment to advancing a data-driven social development ecosystem and supporting decision-making aligned with the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. The survey also supports efforts to strengthen family stability and social cohesion, in line with the ‘Year of Family’. Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, said the Social Survey serves as a strategic tool to understand societal dynamics and anticipate future needs. She noted that it reflects…