Author: Editorial team

Backed by Dubai CommerCity, the six-week incubator brought together ten startups from five countries to tackle one question: what does real estate look like when AI runs the building? Dubai’s real estate sector, already one of the most digitally ambitious in the world, is now being reshaped from the inside by a new generation of AI-native startups. That trajectory came into sharp focus this week as Nqubator concluded its PropTech Cohort 2026 with a Demo Day in Dubai, supported by Dubai CommerCity. For Sultan Ali Lootah, Chairman of Nqubator, the cohort is part of a broader play to position the…

Guests who film and post clips from weddings without the consent of attendees could face tighter rules in the future, the UAE’s National Media Authority said, as it launched a nationwide campaign to educate residents about media content standards, online privacy and harmful viral trends. Speaking during a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Al Kaabi, secretary-general of the National Media Authority, said the regulator is studying new policies governing photography and filming at weddings and other private family gatherings, amid growing concerns over guests sharing videos of attendees online without their permission. “We are now working on new policies…

ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Hi-Tech Concrete Products, a subsidiary of Trojan Construction Holding, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant (ADIP) to manage and operate a group of precast production facilities in Al Ain, strengthening capabilities to support infrastructure and construction projects across the UAE. Under the agreement, signed during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), Hi-Tech Concrete Products will assume full operational management of ADIP’s precast facilities in Al Ain, which include multiple production plants spanning a total area of approximately 179,878 sqm. The scope includes overseeing operations, enhancing production capabilities, and managing…

Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…

DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — In line with government directives to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the Police Operations Training Department at the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency of Dubai Police held a dialogue session with police training specialists. The session aimed to explore the future of using artificial intelligence in training human resources, thereby supporting ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security by keeping pace with the latest advancements and modern technologies. Brigadier Musabah Al Ghafli, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency, inaugurated the dialogue session, titled “Using Artificial Intelligence in Specialised…

ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, today witnessed the exchange of several agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at advancing cooperation between the two countries within the framework of their strategic partnership. The agreements exchanged during the Indian Prime Minister’s official visit to the UAE include: • A Strategic Collaboration Agreement between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The agreement was exchanged by His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,…

SHARJAH, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, said that the family is the first shield and the strong wall that provides protection, stressing that there is no refuge more genuine than the warmth of home and no feelings more sincere than those of people who sacrifice unconditionally for their loved ones. Marking the International Day of Families, observed annually on 15th May, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher said, “Remember those…

(L-R) Fahad Al Hassawi, Chairman of du Pay & Roberto Mancone, CEO, du Pay. du Pay, the advanced digital financial services arm of du, recently announced the appointment of Roberto Mancone as Chief Executive Officer. Mancone brings over 25 years of global fintech and digital banking leadership experience across the USA, Europe, UK, and the GCC to drive the company’s ambitious expansion plans and strategic growth initiatives. The appointment comes at a key moment for du Pay as the company transitions from its scale-up phase into it’s next stage of growth. Under the regulatory framework of the UAE Central Bank,…

A father’s work schedule became a key factor in a Dubai child visitation case after a court revised the weekly access arrangement, according to a legal consultant. Hasan Elhais, a legal consultant at Amal Al Rashedi Lawyers and Legal Consultants, said the father had approached the court seeking more time with his son, including regular weekly visits and access to school-related information. According to Elhais, an earlier ruling had allowed the father to see his son and take him out out on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm, along with weekly visits to the child’s school in line…

SHARJAH, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The German Emirati Vocational Institute (GEVI) was officially inaugurated in Sharjah by Sheikh Salim Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of Albatha Holding, marking the launch of a new vocational education institute designed to strengthen industry-led skills development and deepen Germany–UAE cooperation in workforce training. The inauguration brought together distinguished guests from government, education, and industry, reflecting strong collaboration between Emirati institutions and German partners in developing future-focused vocational pathways. GEVI has been established by Albatha Holding in collaboration with industry partners AGMC, supported by the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK), and…