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DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance to foster innovation and support entrepreneurs across the nation, concluded its Demo Day to spotlight the latest cohort of innovators graduating from its Innovation Accelerator Programme. The latest cohort featured a promising group of founders from the UAE and beyond, each developing solutions aimed at addressing pressing market needs and future growth opportunities across sectors such as sustainability, health, education, water, robotics, and technology. The event served as a platform to recognise their progress, showcase their business potential, and…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to bolster the World Health Organisation’s efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. It was done via the UAE Aid Agency. Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to providing urgent relief to mitigate the impact of crises and disasters as part of its humanitarian mission and global responsibility. “The UAE is determined to extend its support in combating diseases and epidemics that threaten humanity anywhere, in coordination…
Nokia’s upcoming addition of an agentic AI framework into its network services platform (NSP) is being positioned as giving operators the ability to adopt agents using trusted data within secure boundaries. The vendor stated the move would provide the means for customers to introduce AI operations for IP networks, with agents able to take guided, explainable actions based on real network data. Commercial availability of the functionality is expected by the end of the year. Nokia’s NSP is its management and automation platform for multi-vendor IP networks. It asserted the addition of the AI framework supports communication with external agents…
Through the UAE International Aid Agency and at the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to strengthen the efforts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to responding swiftly to various crises and disasters, in line with its humanitarian mission and global responsibility to combat diseases and epidemics that threaten lives wherever they occur, in coordination with governments, international organisations and relevant regional institutions. He also stressed that the directives of President…
As the Fifa World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, football fans in the UAE are preparing for a month of late nights and early mornings. Unlike previous tournaments held closer to home, this year’s World Cup comes with a significant time difference. Matches are scheduled between 11pm and 8am UAE time, meaning supporters will have to choose between sleep and football as the tournament progresses. For many fans, the challenge is not just staying awake for the games but finding a way to balance their passion for football with work, family commitments and daily…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Colombian sprinter will aim for glory in Denmark, with the Emirati squad set to make its race debut at the UCI WorldTour one-day event. Copenhagen Sprint will be up next for UAE Team Emirates-XRG As the historic Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is drawing to a conclusion in France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG will also be fielding an ambitious team at the upstart, Copenhagen Sprint. Only in its second edition, the Danish WorldTour race will take place on Sunday, 14th June, with the Emirati squad making its race debut. The Copenhagen Sprint was launched in 2025 as…
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has partnered with FertiClinic Fertilisation Group to establish the ‘FertiClinic Reproductive Research Lab’ at its Abu Dhabi campus. The partnership aims to advance healthcare innovation, scientific research, and clinical innovation through a dedicated platform for reproductive medicine research and clinical collaboration. Housed within ADU’s College of Health Sciences, the facility will include three specialised laboratories dedicated to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), andrology, and cryopreservation. Equipped with advanced technologies and specialised embryological infrastructure, the lab is designed to strengthen translational healthcare research and foster collaboration between university researchers and fertility specialists,…
SHANGHAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has concluded an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming its commitment to expanding international partnerships with leading global institutions and companies. The visit supported the development of more resilient and future-ready systems across the water, energy and infrastructure sectors, while accelerating technology adoption and transforming innovation into practical projects that deliver long-term economic and developmental value. The visit formed part of Abu Dhabi’s broader vision to strengthen its position as a global hub for energy, technology and advanced infrastructure, while exploring new opportunities for…
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD) won the Global Artificial Intelligence Award 2025 – Gold Category, presented by the Dubai Quality Group, in recognition of its pioneering efforts in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies and digital innovation to enhance real estate services, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experience. The award reflects DLD’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and strengthening the competitiveness of Dubai’s real estate sector. The award is considered one of the leading initiatives dedicated to recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in artificial intelligence across both the public and private sectors. Its evaluation criteria are…
Ericsson recently released a new software subscription designed to bring telco-grade AI models directly into basebands and radios. By doing this, the subscription will enable operators to boost 5G performance, automation and energy efficiency without adding new hardware. According to the vendor, the software uses AI models designed to operate in real time within the RAN, supported by continuous learning and agentic AI capabilities for more advanced network operations. The company stated its telco-grade models are built for ultra-low latency inference, with a focus on reliability across diverse RAN environments. The service works with Ericsson 5G Advanced across purpose-built and…