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Three expats from India and one Bangladeshi moved one step closer to making their dreams come true after winning Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s second weekly e-draw for the month of July, setting their sights on the Dh20 million grand prize scheduled to be announced during the August 3 live draw. The four winners have expressed their immense joy for the win, stressing that they will not stop participating in the raffle. “Be hopeful, just like we are always hoping every month. One day, your turn will come,” one participant said, while another encouraged others to join: “I…
CONSTANȚA, Romania, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to €25 million to support the electrification of operations at DP World’s Constanța South Container Terminal. The financing is the terminal’s first dedicated green loan and forms part of a €100 million investment programme that will reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 6,000 tonnes per year. The investment marks a significant step in DP World’s decarbonisation strategy in Romania and supports the transition to lower-emission port operations. By replacing ageing diesel-powered equipment with electric alternatives…
From supply resilience to early detection, the UAE’s healthcare progress is being shaped through long-term partnerships Published: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM By: Ashraf Mallak | Partner Content In the UAE, healthcare is never treated as a standalone sector. It is closely tied to the country’s broader ambitions: economic strength, quality of life, and the ability to remain resilient in a rapidly changing world. That approach is reflected in We the UAE 2031, where healthcare is positioned as a driver of national progress, with a clear goal: to rank among the world’s leading healthcare systems for quality of care.…
ABU DHABI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of his country’s National Day. 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, sent similar messages to the King of Belgium and to the country’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Source: Emirates News Agency
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, SANS Institute. SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, recently launches the Falcon 180 Mission, a new, exclusive regional initiative designed to strengthen cyber readiness for security professionals in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Türkiye, and Africa. This mission brings 180 days of SANS OnDemand access, GIAC certification, and flexible participation in SANS training events across these regions into a single, structured pathway, giving practitioners a faster route from training to applied, job-ready skill. As companies continue to focus on their cyber resilience, security teams are expected to defend…
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. At least 25 people were killed after torrential rain triggered floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on Monday, with more heavy rainfall forecast in the coming days. India’s weather office said active monsoon conditions are expected to persist across northwest, eastern and northeastern parts of the country for the next six to seven days. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — The AML/CFT Partnership Forum (ACPF), the UAE’s Public-Private Partnership initiative for combating financial crimes, on Monday published a new thematic review paper focused on environmental crime and its implications for the UAE’s financial system. The report, prepared by the ACPF and its dedicated Environment Working Group, examined how illicit activities such as wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, waste dumping, and the trade in prohibited chemicals are increasingly generating complex financial flows that intersect with money laundering and organised crime. The ACPF is hosted by the General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting…
DUBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police, represented by the Crime Prevention Department within the General Department of Criminal Investigation, organised the ‘Residential Communities Security Forum’ at the Dubai Police Officers Club. The event was attended by Dubai Police officers, representatives of the Security Industry Regulatory Agency, the Dubai Land Department, and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, along with 160 attendees from real estate development companies, jointly owned property management companies, residential community officials, and a number strategic partners. Dubai Police affirmed that the forum comes within the framework of strengthening relations with strategic partners across various sectors, most…
Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government and VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE, and Sherif Tawfik, Chief Business Officer, Core42. First joint offering brings on-demand GPU infrastructure to enterprise and government customers, accelerating the UAE’s sovereign AI ambitions globally. Abu Dhabi — e& UAE and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, today announced a partnership to deliver Sovereign AI Compute, giving organisations in the UAE and international markets immediate and secure access to in-country AI infrastructure for faster deployment of AI applications and use cases. The GPU Sovereign AI Compute platform marks the first joint offering under…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Andy Burnham as the latter assumed the office of Prime Minister of UK. Sheikh Mohamed said that he wished Burnham “success in leading his country toward further progress,” adding that he looks forward to the two leaders working together to strengthen relations between their nations. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also congratulated the new PM. He said that he looks forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between UAE and UK, and “developing the exceptional historical relations that unite the…