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DUBAI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) stressed that the UAE has established a sustainable pharmaceutical model driven by science, innovation and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. Dr Al Kaabi said the UAE’s model prioritises foreseeing challenges and strengthening preparedness as part of a national vision that places the health and wellbeing of communities in the UAE and the wider region at the centre of strategic priorities, to which all national capabilities and resources are fully dedicated. In a statement on World Health Day, observed yearly on 7 April,…
MOSCOW, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at the Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed and patented a wearable sensor that attaches to the arm and measures stress levels through the skin. The device is sensitive to cortisol concentrations and other stress indicators found in sweat. Monitoring stress is important for early detection of serious conditions, lifestyle adjustments and maintaining mental health. According to the researchers, existing solutions often lack sufficient sensitivity to cortisol and cannot accurately track real-time changes in psychological and emotional states. They also tend to be…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced exceptional performance in client acquisition during the first quarter of 2026, achieving the highest number of new accounts opened across both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). During the year-to-date period, BHM Capital opened 8,280 new accounts on ADX out of a total of 19,467 accounts opened across the market, representing a leading market share of 43%. On DFM, the Company opened 10,204 new accounts out of 24,820 total accounts, capturing 41% of all new accounts opened during…
As travel patterns shift, even short or unplanned time abroad can quietly impact tax residency and financial obligations for UAE-based expats Published: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 12:38 PM With more UAE-based expats spending time abroad in recent weeks, whether through short trips, extended stays, or unplanned travel, now is a natural point to review whether financial and tax positions still reflect reality. In periods of heightened uncertainty, it is natural for decisions to be guided by what feels right for family or immediate circumstances. Where travel patterns shift as a result, details like tax position or residency may not always…
MUSCAT, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arabian Gulf University to strengthen joint statistical work. The MoU covers several areas of cooperation, including scientific research, statistical capacity building, and the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise. The MoU was signed during the visit of Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, and his accompanying delegation to the Centre’s headquarters in Muscat. They were received by Intisar bint Abdullah Al Wahaibi, Director-General of GCC-Stat, in a…
ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Digital Future Institute announced the launch of ‘RF-GPT’, a first-of-its-kind radio-frequency AI language model capable of interpreting wireless signals, overcoming a major limitation in telecommunications AI, where language models typically operate only on text and structured network data. RF-GPT demonstrated consistent performance improvements in radio-frequency spectrogram tasks, outperforming existing baseline models by up to 75.4 percent, reflecting strong radio-frequency understanding. The model also correctly counted the number of signals in a spectrogram nearly 98 percent of the time, a capability that general-purpose AI models rarely achieve. RF-GPT…
ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, chaired the first meeting of the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council for 2026, to review progress on strategic initiatives and projects aimed at advancing the nation’s infrastructure ecosystem, enhancing transport efficiency, and strengthening integration between federal and local entities. The meeting forms part of an integrated government approach focused on developing proactive solutions that enhance the readiness of the UAE’s national infrastructure, keep pace with rapid urban and economic growth, and reinforce the country’s global competitiveness in infrastructure and transport indicators. These efforts also…
Public transport solutions linking Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, along with a Dh6-billion federal highway project, were among key plans reviewed as the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council held its first meeting of 2026. Chaired by Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the council also reviewed studies related to limiting the growth in vehicle numbers in the UAE. Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman transport plan The council reviewed a major public transport plan targeting one of the country’s busiest commuter corridors between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. The proposal includes a network of 10 key routes supported by Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems…
ANKARA, 5th April, 2026 (WAM) — Türkiye raised electricity and natural gas prices, increasing household electricity prices by 25% and household natural gas prices by an average of 25%, citing rising global and domestic energy costs. Türkiye’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) said power prices for public and private service sector subscribers connected at low voltage would increase by 17.5%, for industrial subscribers connected at medium voltage by 5.8% and for agricultural users by 24.8%. Under the new rates, which took effect nationwide on April 4, a household consuming 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity will pay $7.26 the regulator noted. Energy…
Ajman, 5th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Council for Balanced Development (ECBD) launched the “Steps and Memories (50×50)” initiative in Masfout, Ajman, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote active lifestyles and strengthen community wellbeing across the UAE’s villages, in alignment with the national vision of building a healthier and more cohesive society. The initiative was launched in the presence of Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, and Mohammed Khalifa Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of ECBD, alongside officials and members of the local community, reflecting strong national support for initiatives that enhance public health and community engagement.…