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ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who is on a visit to the UAE, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Their Highnesses and His Majesty the King engaged in cordial discussions reflecting the depth of the fraternal ties between the two…

Cisco and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), the company behind the Qiddiya City, the capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia, recently announced that Cisco’s technology will power Qiddiya Investment Company’s new smart office headquarters. Together, the two companies are raising the bar for what employees can expect from the workplace of the future. The new office, based in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, uses Cisco’s networking, collaboration, and IoT-enabled sensor solutions to deliver a ‘human-centric’ workspace, designed to elevate the Qiddiya brand while also attracting leading talent. Architecting the intelligent workspace Qiddiya has installed a range of Cisco devices throughout…

The UAE Government is set to roll out a sweeping set of initiatives between 2026 and 2027, including a dedicated Arabic Language Law, as part of a comprehensive policy to enhance the role and status of the Arabic language across the country. The ambitious roadmap was presented by the Ministry of Culture during a recent session of the Federal National Council (FNC). The presentation underscored that protecting the language and cementing its presence in Emirati society is a “national priority” that demands a robust governance model. The Ministry highlighted the necessity for comprehensive legislative and executive interventions to safeguard the…

Among the biggest challenges in brain cancer treatment are finding the tumour clearly and getting medicine to reach it. Researchers in Abu Dhabi say they may have found a way to address both problems at once. A team at New York University Abu Dhabi has developed smart molecules that made brain tumours visible on MRI scans while also helping destroy cancer cells in laboratory tests and animal studies. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The research focused on glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. It is the most common malignant brain tumour…

DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Circular Economy Council held its first meeting of 2026, chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. The meeting took place at Barakat Quality Plus Group, which specialises in the production of fresh foods and juices. Attended by council members representing government, private sector, and academic entities, the meeting discussed the latest developments related to national policies and initiatives aimed at accelerating the UAE’s transition toward a circular economy model, with a focus on developing governance frameworks and strengthening regulatory and operational structures to ensure the efficient and…

DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is set to organise the fourth cycle of the CleanTech Hackathon from 18th to 20th May, bringing together innovators from around the world to develop solutions to pressing sustainability challenges. The hackathon invites the participation of companies, entrepreneurs, university students and sustainability experts, offering a collaborative platform to address climate change, water scarcity and broader environmental issues. Participants will showcase their innovations across three main tracks: Decarbonisation & Sustainability, Clean Energy Integration & Storage, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitisation. The initiative…

QBS Software Middle East (formerly emt) has announced a new partnership with Orbus Software, bringing Orbus’s enterprise architecture platform, OrbusInfinity, to customers and channel partners across the region. OrbusInfinity is positioned by Orbus as a unified platform for strategy, architecture, process, and portfolio management, designed to eliminate information silos, accelerate informed decision-making, and support stronger business outcomes. Orbus works with a broad network of global and regional partners to help customers navigate digital transformation and build more resilient businesses. Through the partnership, QBS Software Middle East will help expand access to Orbus’s enterprise architecture capabilities for organisations looking to improve…

DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, convened a high-level meeting with private healthcare leaders across the UAE to discuss ways to enhance the resilience of the national health system. During the meeting, he reviewed recent developments and the challenges faced by the private medical sector in the country, affirming the Ministry’s continued support to the sector. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing institutional approach to engaging strategic partners, ensuring alignment across the health ecosystem, and supporting a resilient, high-performing sector. The session provided a platform for direct engagement, with…

The Embassy of Pakistan in the UAE has announced on Wednesday, April 29, that the passport processing service at its premises is currently suspended due to technical and maintenance reasons. It urged all Pakistanis in the country to either apply for their passports online or wait till further instructions from the Embassy. “The community will be informed immediately on resumption of the service,” it further clarified in a post on X. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In an earlier announcement, the embassy in the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi said that it will…

DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) held an extensive meeting with investors to highlight the latest developments related to the federal government’s fiscal framework and public debt management strategy. The meeting was held as part of the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing transparency in communication and strengthening institutional dialogue with financial market participants, thereby supporting confidence in the UAE’s sovereign credit profile and reinforcing its presence in local and international capital markets. The initiative falls under the government’s investor relations strategy, which promotes open and continuous engagement with the financial community. Held at Nasdaq Dubai on…