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ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) conducted a series of site visits to leading UAE-based manufacturers, including MEDECO, Star Paper Mill, and Dana Steel, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the growth and global competitiveness of national industries. The visits form part of the strategic AED1 billion export financing partnership between ADEX and Emirates Development Bank, which aims to provide integrated financing solutions to UAE manufacturers and exporters operating across priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, food security, healthcare, renewable energy, and other strategic industries. During the visits, ADEX representatives engaged with…
The writer is the recipient of the 2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism as a UAE Fellow. This story concludes a four-part series supported by the RCFMHJ. After the unexpected death of his grandfather in September 2024, Omar*, a 21-year-old university student in Abu Dhabi, struggled to cope with the sudden loss. “All of the best memories of my life are my vacations in Lebanon we spent at his house. When I got my first phone at 12, he sent me voice notes every day. Sometimes he’d just say ‘Hi’ and sometimes he’d call and we’d talk. But…
ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) today announced, ahead of World Environment Day, a strategic partnership with Water.org and its affiliated impact investment manager, WaterEquity. As part of this partnership FAB has invested in the WaterEquity Everspring Fund, an open-ended impact vehicle exclusively focused on expanding access to safe water and sanitation across emerging markets. Water.org is a global non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to water and sanitation, while WaterEquity, directing private investment to address this critical sector. This milestone marks the establishment of a platform for ongoing collaboration between FAB, Water.org and…
ASUS recently announced its latest lineup of AI-powered consumer devices at Computex 2026, introducing a comprehensive range of laptops, desktop PCs, all-in-one PCs, and ASUS AI experiences designed to empower professionals, students, and everyday users. The new lineup reflects the ASUS vision of making AI more practical, personal, and accessible across every category of computing. Featuring the very latest AI-enabled computing platforms, along with NVIDIA RTX Spark, the 2026 ASUS ecosystem combines premium design, next-generation AI performance, and intelligent software experiences into one seamless portfolio. ASUS, in collaboration with NVIDIA, announced the all-new ProArt P16 (H7607) and P14 (H7407), the…
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for measures taken by the Bahraini security authorities to arrest 15 operatives carrying out inciting directives issued by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The operatives were involved in establishing cells to further the agendas of illegitimate entities and in activities intended to sow discord and undermine social cohesion within Bahraini society. He affirmed the UAE’s full support for all measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard its security…
For years, the global narrative surrounding next-generation weight-loss medications has been visually defined by the click of an injection pen. We have watched from afar as Hollywood and social media feeds turned a class of chronic disease medications into the ultimate cultural status symbol. But this week, the UAE entered a new chapter in the rapid weight-loss conversation. In a decisive move, the Emirates Drug Establishment approved Wegovy (oral semaglutide) as a once-daily pill for long-term weight management in adults. Indicated for individuals with obesity or those classified as overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity, the pill also carries…
DUBAI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) convened its bi-annual City Briefing with key industry stakeholders yesterday at the Dubai Opera, bringing together more than 1,700 leaders from across the tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and events sectors, as well as government officials and members of the media. According to a press release issued today, the meeting underscored the importance of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors, which play a vital role in reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for business and leisure. Held in the presence of…
SHARJAH, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Islamic Bank and the University of Sharjah (UoS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation between the two parties in financial literacy, professional development, practical training, talent acquisition and enhancing students’ readiness for the post-graduation phase. The partnership seeks to bridge academic education with practical application and support joint initiatives that create added value for both institutions and their target audiences. The partnership marks the first step in a broader initiative adopted by Sharjah Islamic Bank to strengthen collaboration with universities and colleges across the UAE.…
GEMS Education has announced plans to invest Dh2 billion over the next three years to create around 20,000 new student seats. The expansion reflects strong confidence in Dubai’s continued population growth and rising demand for private education. It is expected to give families relocating to the emirate a broader range of schooling options, as Dubai further strengthens its position as a leading regional education hub. The expansion was revealed by Dino Varkey, Group Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Education, during an interview with the Government of Dubai Media Office (GMO). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
“A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one”. It’s a timeless truth from Stoic philosophy, but for long-time Dubai resident Guido De Wilde, it is a lived reality. When you are moving at the breakneck speed of a high-flying corporate life, your mind is naturally consumed by a tapestry of ambitions and endless pursuits. But when a doctor looks you in the eye and delivers a life-altering diagnosis, that tapestry instantly evaporates, leaving behind a singular, razor-sharp focus on the simple desire: to be well again. For Guido, that life-altering moment arrived in January 2020,…