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ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — A high-level delegation from Abu Dhabi, led by AGDM, has concluded a series of strategic engagements in Milan, Italy, bringing together global financial institutions, industry leaders, and sector participants, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen its position across the financial services sector and advance priority areas of economic growth. The engagements focused on reinforcing relationships with a broad range of financial institutions, including asset managers, private equity firms, banks, and family offices, reflecting the depth of the global financial ecosystem represented. Discussions centred on capital deployment, cross-border expansion, and structuring opportunities…
DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recorded a 20 % reduction in truck-related traffic accidents in 2025, driven by enhanced road safety systems, infrastructure upgrades and regulatory improvements in the logistics sector. In a statement, the RTA attributed the decline to its integrated efforts to enhance road safety, upgrade infrastructure, and refine regulatory frameworks for the logistics transport sector, supporting competitiveness, sustainability and the highest safety standards. The RTA implemented three key initiatives aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency in the sector, a critical pillar supporting economic growth and supply chain efficiency. Measures…
Vodafone Business recently outlined plans to offer its small business customers advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI services. This offering will be accomplished via the company’s $1 billion agreement with Google Cloud signed in 2024. Flagging a rise in “increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyber threats” facing SMBs, Vodafone Business will roll out a managed detection and response (MDR) service enabled by Google Security Operations, aimed at identifying and mitigating cyber threats in real time. The service will debut in Germany, ahead of a wider European rollout later this year. In parallel, the operator unveiled the Vodafone Business AI Concierge, an agentic…
Limited-edition gold and silver commemorative coins have been launched in the UAE, inspired by the “Proud of the UAE” campaign. The UAE’s precious metals mint and refinery, Emirates Minting Factory, and Dubai Gold District, the largest gold and jewellery destination in the region, launched the coins on Thursday. Each coin reflects attention to detail, drawing inspiration from the UAE’s identity and heritage. Struck in investment-grade one-ounce gold and silver, the collection captures a moment in time, echoing the spirit of pride, unity, and resilience felt across the UAE. The limited-edition gold and silver coin collection is now available online at…
After over a month of closure, Dubai’s Global Village is reopening its doors to the public, welcoming visitors again from today 5 pm onwards. Ticket prices start at Dh25 per person. The season was previously scheduled to end on May 10, though it remains unclear whether dates will be extended. In the meantime, here are five experiences visitors should start with: 1. Viral street food that’s taking over social media Food remains one of the biggest draws at Global Village, with several viral favourites making rounds this season. At Taco Loco, visitors can try authentic Mexican birria tacos, slow-cooked and…
SHARJAH, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — American University of Sharjah Professor Steve Griffiths, Vice Chancellor for Research, has been named the UAE National Champion in the fourth edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize. The selection marks the UAE’s debut in the global competition, which recognises excellence in research regarding planetary boundaries. Chosen by an independent jury of 100 experts, Dr. Griffiths has been honored for a landmark study published in Nature Reviews Chemistry that assesses chemical innovations required to scale carbon capture technologies across diverse industrial settings. The UAE National Champion award recognises Dr Griffiths and his co-authors for a…
AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM)– Following the official announcement of the National Project for UAE Good Agricultural Practices (UAE GAP) Wednesday, the National Agriculture Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) unveiled its operational and strategic framework on Thursday. This was made in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agriculture Centre, during a dedicated session held on the second day of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The session was attended by Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi,…
A recent panel of experts concurred that AI agents are a key element in employing the technology accross various network operations, but emphasised concerns over trust and governance must be addressed before they can be used in closed-loop scenarios. Reza Rahnama, MD of mobile networks with BT Group, said it views its networks in their entirety and is using the approach to guide AI deployments. He explained this addresses complexities associated with “creating multiple tools” which do not necessarily possess all of the information required to run its network. Rahnama is clear AI agents are going to be a powerful…
As part of ongoing efforts to boost the tourism sector in Ajman, the emirate’s Department of Tourism Development announced on Thursday, April 23, a comprehensive package of incentives and relief measures, including granting visitors free entry to all museums. The facilitations include a wide range of exemptions for tourism establishments and cover operations, licensing, and marketing, contributing to supporting tourism facilities in the emirate. According to the new package, the payment of tourism fees for touristic establishments will be deferred for six months, starting March 1, 2026. A “flexible payment” mechanism will also be activated to allow for clearing outstanding…
Dubai’s luxury hospitality scene is entering a new phase, with some of its most recognisable hotels temporarily closing or scaling back operations as they prepare to reopen with upgraded concepts and refreshed interiors. While Atlantis Dubai recently announced it’d paused operations at seven of its dining venues as it reviews guest demands, these hotels are taking a break to refurbish. Here’s a roundup of what some of the top players will be up to: Jumeirah Burj Al Arab The iconic Burj Al Arab has temporarily shut its doors for a major refurbishment, marking it first such comprehensive upgrade since the…