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ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), affirmed that the Arab region possesses strong fundamentals, including robust sovereign balance sheets, clear growth drivers and supportive political will, positioning it as a stable destination for long-term capital investment in an increasingly uncertain global environment. He noted that the federation is working to establish an institutional framework that translates these strengths into sustained market confidence. Alnuaimi, recently appointed Chairman of AFCM, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the…
KUWAIT,20th April, 2026 (WAM) — The State of Kuwait praised the efficiency and vigilance of the security authorities in the United Arab Emirates in dismantling a terrorist organisation and arresting its members, who were involved in activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilising security. In a statement published on Monday and carried by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Kuwait’s total rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and its condemnation of anyone who stands behind or supports such acts. It also affirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with the UAE and support for all…
ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Since early March 2026, the United Arab Emirates has presented an integrated proactive model in managing economic files amid ongoing changes, based on the alignment of government, monetary and regulatory policies with private sector actions, alongside an active role by financial centres and capital markets. This advanced coordination framework has contributed to strengthening local market stability, containing the impact of geopolitical tensions and reinforcing investor confidence. This response came amid geopolitical tensions that have affected global markets and supply chains, necessitating swift and multi-track action. The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates…
(L-R) Stephan Pottel, Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies & Tom Bianculli, CTO, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, will bring global perspectives on how today’s ‘intelligence supercycle’ is laying the foundation for the future of manufacturing and economic growth, at Hannover Messe 2026, F40, Hall 15. Fundamental transformations around workforce skills, operations, productivity, and innovation are coming. Analysts say 80% of digital workers will use generative AI daily in the next few years, 40% of employees will be trained first by AI, and one-third of business decisions will…
Ajman has resumed bus services to Dubai’s Global Village as the iconic destination reopened its doors to the public on April 20 after over 1.5 months of closure due to regional tensions. The Ajman Transport announced three buses that run on weekdays from Al Musalla Station in Ajman to the shopping destination for a ticket of Dh25. These buses operate at the following timings: 2.15pm – 3.45pm 4.45pm – 10.30pm 6.15pm – 12.30am Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The park will be open from 5pm to midnight daily. The 30th edition of…
ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research and Advisory is participating as a knowledge partner in the second edition of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The event will take place at ADNEC Al Ain from 22nd to 26th April, bringing together experts, policymakers and industry leaders to support sustainable agricultural development. The partnership aims to enhance food security and address climate challenges through scientific research…
DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s private education sector is taking a confident step forward with the safe and gradual resumption of on-site learning across schools, early childhood centres, and higher education institutions in the emirate, effective Monday, 20th April, in full compliance with comprehensive health and safety protocols issued by the relevant authorities. More than 200 early childhood centres have already resumed on-site learning from 16th April, reflecting the agility and resilience of Dubai’s education sector. These efforts, supported by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and coordinated with relevant authorities, ensure that nearly 600 private education…
Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman of NQubator. Dubai-based NQubator is building a model designed to turn early-stage potential into measurable business outcomes. Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman of NQubator, spoke to Tahawultech.com and explained how the organisation is supporting MVP-stage startups through a structured path spanning market entry, traction, and investment readiness, while aligning closely with the UAE’s broader innovation agenda. Lootah also outlines the strategic gaps NQubator is addressing within the startup ecosystem, the criteria used to identify scalable ventures, the role of investors and partnerships in accelerating growth, and why the UAE is increasingly well placed to emerge…
The recent conflict was not limited to military operations, but also unfolded as a parallel “media war”, a senior UAE official said on Monday, stressing that controlling narratives was a key part of the response. Speaking at a panel hosted by the Dubai Press Club, Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council, said the information space became a critical front during the escalation. “We lived through a media war,” he said, noting that narratives were being shaped and contested across platforms alongside developments on the ground. Stay up to…
Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…