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ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has revealed continued strong growth in new economic licences issued to Emirati businesswomen and entrepreneurs, underscoring the success of initiatives and policies to empower women and increase their positive contribution to socio-economic development. ADRA reported that 3,058 new economic licences were issued to Emirati female entrepreneurs and businesswomen during the first half of 2026 (January to June), representing 6.4% rise compared with 2,873 licences issued during the corresponding period in 2025.…
The UAE’s drive to become a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub is moving beyond traditional medicines, with local producers investing in complex generics and biosimilars as the country seeks greater healthcare resilience and economic diversification. Industry executives say the next phase of growth will depend on advanced scientific, regulatory and manufacturing capabilities, enabling the UAE to produce more sophisticated therapies while reducing dependence on imports.“The industry is moving toward more complex, higher-value therapies, which favours manufacturers with strong technical, scientific and regulatory capabilities,” said Dr Fokion Sinis, chief executive of Abu Dhabi-based ADCAN Pharma. “That is the space in which we…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced that he is set to feature in his 555th film. The actor shared a poster on Instagram on Tuesday announcing his “landmark 555th film”. However, he did not reveal the title, cast or any other details about the project, asking fans to wait for the right time.Sharing the announcement, Kher wrote that he had been keeping the news to himself for some time and wanted to reveal it only when the time was right. “ANNOUNCEMENT!! Some things are better kept close to the heart for a little while!! Because the joy of revealing them…
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won his first singles match in 139 days, while Aryna Sabalenka got her quest for a third successive US. Open title off to a winning start on Monday on the second day of the year’s final major.One of the tournament’s biggest question marks, Alcaraz enjoyed a comfortable return to action with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over Russian Roman Safiullin, quieting concerns – for now – over an injury to his right wrist that had sidelined him since April.The win ensured some star power remained in the men’s field after Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat on Sunday…
e& recently announced the launch of its first AI-powered laptop, the “AI Laptop by e&”, for enterprise customers in the UAE. The laptop is equipped with on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models (LLMs), that are specifically optimised for Snapdragon® X Series processors from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and enable users to run AI workloads directly on the device, even without internet connectivity. Purpose-built for security, privacy and data sovereignty, the laptop keeps data and AI processing local to the device, making it ideally suited to government, enterprise and other regulated environments in the UAE. Unlike traditional AI tools that…
The Roads and Transport Authority’s nighttime smart maintenance programme keeps Dubai’s road network among the best in the world. Dubai: Data from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) shows that 95% of Dubai’s road network assets are classified as “excellent”, under an integrated system of periodic evaluation and preventive and proactive maintenance, aimed at maintaining efficiency and sustainability, and reflecting the high level of readiness of the emirate’s road network assets. During the night hours, the authority carries out work that requires minimising its impact on road users. This includes the maintenance of asphalt roads and the repair of emergency…
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2026 by recognising the pivotal role Emirati women play in advancing the Fund’s development mandate and shaping its future. The occasion underscores ADFD’s continued commitment to empowering national talent, fostering an inclusive and enabling workplace, and supporting Emirati women to take on greater leadership roles and contribute to the UAE’s sustainable development journey. Held this year under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, Emirati Women’s Day celebrates the UAE’s progress in empowering women to contribute to the country’s future. At ADFD, Emirati…
John Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.One of his biggest challenges will be balancing the company’s dependence on China while parrying acute political pressure from the White House.The handover ends Tim Cook’s 15-year run, replacing the operations specialist who built Apple’s supply chain with the engineer who built its hardware. Ternus, 51, joined Apple’s design team in 2001 and worked his way up to senior vice president of hardware engineering, reporting to Cook. He leads the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product lineup,…
Actor Vin Diesel paid tribute to late country music icon Dolly Parton in a rather unexpected way.A day after the singer’s death, Diesel shared a black-and-white picture of Parton on Instagram, along with an audio recording of himself singing her famous song ‘I Will Always Love You’. At one point in the recording, Diesel even appears emotional as he sings, “So, goodbye / Please, don’t cry.”Along with the audio recording, the actor also captioned the post with a prayer hands emoji.Parton originally wrote and recorded ‘I Will Always Love You’ in 1973. The song later became even more popular after…
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina’s defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.AFP Sport looks back at the moments that defined Messi’s career with his country.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Inauspicious startMessi’s international career began as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2005. His first cap was unforgettable for the wrong reasons, ninety seconds after coming on as a substitute in a friendly with Hungary in Budapest, he was sent off for what…