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ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited the 22nd Liwa Dates Festival, underway until 23 July 2026 in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. H.H. reaffirmed that the festival reflects the UAE leadership’s vision of transforming heritage into a way of life and a pillar for sustainable development. H.H. reviewed participation in the festival’s competitions, commending its role in celebrating UAE heritage while fostering innovative agricultural solutions that serve future generations and strengthen community cohesion. He also toured numerous pavilions, traditional date markets and handicrafts…
Vlad Loktev, Chief Creator Ecosystem Officer at Roblox. New mobile-first creation tab will allow users to create, test and publish basic games directly within the Roblox app San Mateo, California: Roblox Corporation has announced Build, a new mobile-first creation tab within the Roblox app, along with a suite of AI-powered tools designed for creators of all experience levels. Build will allow users to turn a simple text prompt into a basic playable game directly inside the Roblox app. For example, a creator could describe a cosy adventure game set in a dense forest with environmental obstacles, and Build would generate…
A day after Dubai refuted a report that claimed sounds of explosions were heard in Downtown Dubai, Reuters issued a statement saying it ‘regrets’ the report and that the story had been retracted the same evening. The global media wire agency said that it “regrets” the July 16 story headlined “‘Booms heard in UAE’s downtown Dubai, witnesses say,’ which did not meet its standards”. In a concise clarification, the news agency said it “could not immediately determine where the sounds were coming from or their significance — and did not offer that context.” Stay up to date with the latest…
AL AIN, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University has announced the development of the SEO satellite mission, which has reached an advanced stage, as part of its efforts to strengthen national space capabilities in collaboration with the UAE Space Agency. Developed in cooperation with international partners from the People’s Republic of China, the mission aims to enhance national expertise in space science and engineering while supporting sustainable development through the application of advanced space technologies. The project forms part of NSSTC’s efforts to build national capabilities by…
ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — The latest market data issued by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, revealed that real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached a total value of AED117 billion during the first half of 2026. This growth amounted to 112 percent compared with the same period in 2025, while the number of transactions increased by 61.7 percent, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for real estate investment. Sales transactions led real estate activity during the first half…
SHARJAH, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Regional Office of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) in Sharjah, in cooperation with the Arab Parliament for the Child, organised an interactive training programme, “Future Leaders: From Idea to Impact”, for members of parliament. The programme took place during the participants’ stay in Sharjah for the fourth session of the fourth parliamentary term. It was attended by Salem Omar Salem, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Office in Sharjah; Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of the Arab Parliament for the Child; and Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Assistant Secretary-General of…
Chris Drumgoole, President, Global Infrastructure Services, DXC. DXC Technology, a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has announced that its DXC Private Cloud+ is now generally available. The solution delivers public cloud–like flexibility and pricing while maintaining full control over sensitive data and workloads. Powered by Dell Technologies infrastructure like servers, storage, and cyber resilience solutions and operated by DXC OASIS, DXC’s intelligent orchestration platform, Private Cloud+ helps organisations innovate more easily while still meeting strict requirements for data security, compliance, and sovereignty, at a time when enterprise cloud strategies are rapidly evolving. As governance, security, data sovereignty, and industry-specific requirements become…
UAE residents have rapidly shifted toward bicycles and e-scooters as everyday modes of transport, especially as a last-mile option. This has come with authorities in multiple emirates introducing rules covering minimum riding ages, helmet requirements and speed limits, among other such guidelines and restrictions. Despite their convenience, bicycles and e-scooters carry real safety risks in the country’s urban environment. Poor lane discipline, riding at night without lights, and using highways or main roads, are among major violations that riders may commit, unknowingly risking their lives. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Non-compliance fines…
ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — Further to Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) announcement on 10th July 2026 related to signing a binding agreement with Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, for the sale of e&’s entire holding in Vodafone Group PLC (Vodafone); e& today announced the successful completion of the transfer of its 3,944,743,685 ordinary shares in Vodafone to BNPP Financial Markets, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and Société Générale. The successful completion of the transfer has generated gross cash proceeds to e& of AED21.5 billion (US$5.84 billion), representing c. 110.5…
Visa becomes Sav’s exclusive card network partner across the UAE, bringing flexibility, unique rewards and global acceptance to Sav’s card portfolio Dubai — Sav, the region’s rapidly growing consumer fintech platform, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, have signed an exclusive five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic partnership that will see Visa become Sav’s exclusive card network across the UAE. The collaboration will accelerate product innovation, customer acquisition, and the expansion of Sav’s card ecosystem across both markets. As part of the agreement, Sav’s portfolio of cards will now be fully Visa-powered, ensuring seamless global acceptance and access for Sav users…