Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai is home to an integrated network of nature reserves that form a cornerstone of the emirate’s environmental system, spanning diverse ecosystems including marine coasts, wetlands, deserts and mountains. Established as part of a vision centred on protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability, Hatta Mountain Conservation Reserve stands out as one of Dubai’s most prominent protected areas thanks to its rich biodiversity and unique ecological characteristics. The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority oversees the emirate’s nature reserves, developing plans for their management and protection in line with Dubai’s commitment to balancing sustainable development…
OpenAI expands European HQ. Source: Tahawul Tech
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Youth Kickboxing Championship opened on Friday at Mubadala Dome at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation. The championship has attracted 607 male and female athletes representing 51 clubs, competing across 96 weight categories in four kickboxing disciplines. Fahad Al Abdouli, Director of Sports Activities at the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said the level of participation reflects the continued growth of kickboxing in the UAE and the federation’s commitment to providing a competitive environment that helps young athletes develop their skills.…
Global governments commit to tight 6G timeline. Source: Tahawul Tech
KYIV, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Matar Al-Khayli presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to Ukraine to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, during an official ceremony held in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Al-Khayli conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Zelenskyy, along with their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government…
SHARJAH, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Old Cars Club (SOCC) has successfully concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, after attracting 149 participants and delivering a range of educational, recreational and community activities. The closing ceremony took place at the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum headquarters, attended by Dr Ali Ahmed Abu Al Zoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Classic Cars Club, and representatives from government and private-sector entities. The programme, organised under the guidance of the Sharjah Sports Council and the club’s Board of Directors, aimed to help young people make productive use of the summer break by…
AT&T recently completed a $23 billion acquisition of spectrum assets from EchoStar, the company went on to highlight an enhanced ability to meet emerging AI use cases and an expected improvement in 5G capacity across the U.S. Closing the deal struck in August 2025 and approved by the US Federal Communications Commission in May adds around 50MHz of spectrum covering almost every region in the US. The purchase comprises 30MHz of nationwide spectrum in the 3.45GHz band and around 20MHz in the 600MHz band. In a short statement announcing completion of the deal on the 28th of July 2026, AT&T…
When Dubai resident Devyani’s second child developed epilepsy at six months old, the seizures set back his development significantly. He was non-verbal, and he was diagnosed with autism. “I didn’t know what autism was,” she recalled. Years of struggle followed. Her son couldn’t cooperate with treatments because loud noises and overstimulation caused him distress. By the time his seizures stopped, precious developmental years had been lost. So, when her third child, Aaron, was born, Devyani watched closely. By age two-and-a-half, she noticed he was terrified of new people and places, uncomfortable at birthday parties, and resistant to anything outside his…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has hosted senior government officials at the UAE Public Prosecution headquarters in Abu Dhabi to review the authority’s role in the criminal justice system, showcase its digital transformation initiatives, and explore opportunities for institutional cooperation and knowledge exchange. Among those attending were Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Cabinet; Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat; Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge…
Meriam ElOuazzani, Vice President – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Censys and Ryan Elzein, Regional Director for Europe and the Middle East, Rilian. The initiative identifies and addresses sensitive assets in government, civilian, and humanitarian agencies, strengthening cyber resilience in the country. Dubai — Censys, the authority for Internet intelligence and insights, is partnering with Rilian, a technology provider of agentic AI solutions, to launch Operation Digital Shield in the UAE. By combining cybersecurity intelligence and automated cyber defense strategies, the initiative intends to strengthen the protection and integrity of cybersecurity assets across Critical National Infrastructure (CNIs) in the UAE.…