Author: Editorial team
The recognition reflects Mediclinic Middle East’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care across its network Published: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 2:14 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading private healthcare providers, has been recognised with five awards through the Dubai Quality Group awards programme. These include Global Medical Excellence Awards for Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Mediclinic Welcare Hospital and Mediclinic City Hospital, as well as the Global Artificial Intelligence Award and the Global Sustainability Award. The recognition reflects Mediclinic Middle East’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care across its network. By placing patients…
DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to increasing reliance on Emirati talent within the tax system. He noted that the FTA is implementing an integrated strategy to expand the pool of qualified national tax professionals with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development. The initiative aims to attract more UAE Nationals to work in the strategic and growing tax sector. This announcement came during the opening of the Customer Council organised by the FTA under the theme “Emirati Tax Agent”. It…
ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar today announced the sell-out of the townhouses at The Orchids at Yas Acres, generating more than AED680 million. The strong sales performance reflects sustained demand for homes on Yas Island and reinforces Yas Acres’ position as one of Abu Dhabi’s most desirable communities for families. 54% of buyers were UAE nationals, while expatriate residents and international buyers accounted for 46% of sales, with leading nationalities including India, UK, and China, while 73% of all buyers were first-time Aldar customers. Following the sell-out of townhouses, Aldar will soon release a limited collection of…
NEW DELHI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation to the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by India. The meeting brought together energy ministers and heads of delegations from BRICS member states to discuss enhancing cooperation in energy security, energy transition, innovation, and emerging technologies. The UAE’s participation reflects its longstanding commitment to multilateral cooperation, strengthening international partnerships, and contributing actively to the development of shared solutions to global challenges. It also reinforces the country’s position as a trusted partner…
SAN DIEGO, USA, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arbor Biotechnologies, a biotechnology company focused on advancing next-generation gene-editing technologies and developing transformative genetic medicines, during BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego, USA. Through the collaboration, both parties will explore opportunities to advance gene-editing research and clinical development, support the development of innovative therapies for rare and inherited diseases, strengthen scientific and clinical capabilities, and assess future opportunities related to advanced therapeutics and biomanufacturing. The partnership represents another step in Abu Dhabi’s progression from…
Fifteen companies backed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) will exhibit at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 in Berlin next week, as part of a dedicated pavilion bringing together European deep-tech startups and scaleups at the event’s second edition. GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 runs 30 June – 1 July at Messe Berlin, featuring 950-plus enterprise tech exhibitors and startups across two days. The EIC, which administers a €10.1 billion programme supporting high-potential European companies, is participating through its International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0. Exhibiting companies include Astrape Networks, CH-Bioforce, Classiq, Dronamics, Enersens, everox, Innatera, Invoier, Oledcomm, OniO and SpiNNcloud, among others.…
The office of Eric Xing, President and University Professor of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, does not look like what one would expect of a national technology nerve centre with supercomputers and screens attached to each wall. It, in fact, bears great resemblance to an impressive private library. Among the shelves sits a 1485 edition of Euclid’s Elements of Geometry, one of the earliest printed versions of the text, which he calls a genesis of European science. Near it rests a first edition of Isaac Newton’s Principia, and a volume by Johannes Kepler, whose calculations of planetary…
DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a USD 500 million Sukuk issued by The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on the energy sector. The transaction reflects the longstanding engagement between The Arab Energy Fund and Nasdaq Dubai and contributes to the depth of the exchange’s Sukuk market. Issued under TAEF’s Trust Certificate Issuance Programme through APICORP Sukuk Limited, the Sukuk comprises USD 500 million Trust Certificates due 2031. The senior unsecured issuance carries a profit rate of 4.686% and was priced at a spread of 70 basis points…
SHARJAH, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth edition of Khorfakkan Mango Festival is set to commence tomorrow, Friday, at Expo Khorfakkan, showcasing a wide range of premium mango varieties, all sourced directly from local farms. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality, and Expo Khorfakkan, the three-day festival will operate under the theme “Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth”, bringing together local farmers, productive families, and agribusinesses from across the UAE. This year’s edition will feature five distinct competitions offering cash prizes to winners across…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the footbridge connecting the multi-storey car park to Centrepoint Metro Station will be temporarily closed to facilitate construction works for the upcoming Blue Line. To minimise disruption, RTA has introduced a temporary, secure alternative passageway on Level G. Commuters are advised to follow the directional signage installed on-site, which will guide them directly to the Red Line entrance. The temporary access has been put in place to ensure passengers can continue their journeys safely and smoothly while work on the Blue Line progresses. Stay up to date with the latest news.…