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Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, directed that a financial grant of Dh5 million be given to Ajman Club, in appreciation of the outstanding and honourable performance of the club’s first football team during the current football season, and the distinguished results and levels it has achieved. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Sports Club, appreciated the generosity of Sheikh Ammar and the continuous support that he gives to the club. Stay up to date with the…
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — MENA Blockchain Week (MENABCW), the region’s first decentralised, citywide Blockchain initiative, has officially launched, running from 18th to 24th May in Dubai. Organised by SkyNet X Solutions (SNXS), with Dubai Business Events (DBE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), as the official destination partner, the initiative brings together 40+ simultaneous events, 5,000+ attendees, and 100+ speakers under a single coordinated campaign. MENA Blockchain Week (MENABCW) encompasses an ecosystem infrastructure: a shared campaign identity that transforms Dubai itself into the venue, allowing independent organisers, community leaders, and Blockchain projects to run…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City Jean Christophe Paris, Consul-General of the French Republic in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the Consul-General and discussed with him ways to enhance cooperation relations with France across various fields. They also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest. For his part, Jean-Christophe Paris expressed his thanks and appreciation to H.H. the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah for the…
BUKHARA, Uzbekistan, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Maryam Majid bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) and Chairwoman of the Women’s Parliamentary Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), has met Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairwoman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the second Asian Women’s Forum in Bukhara. During the meeting, Maryam bin Theneya thanked Uzbekistan for hosting and organising the second edition of the forum, describing it as one of the leading global platforms bringing together policymakers, specialists and international institutions. The two sides…
Abhijit Dubey, CEO and Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA, Inc. NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, recently released new research showing that enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten. The research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for control, locality and security, and organisations still layering AI into environments that were not built to support these requirements. For years, enterprise architecture moved data across systems, clouds, applications and borders with increasing speed and efficiency. AI is exposing the limits of…
The UAE has announced the success of new mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 205 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,101. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its appreciation to both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours. This reflects both countries’ confidence and appreciation of the UAE’s role in supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis. The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the twenty-third to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, Russia…
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Jiangsu Sub-Council (CCPIT Jiangsu) to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Wang Shanhua, Chairman CCPIT Jiangsu & CCOIC Jiangsu. The discussions explored opportunities to enhance economic cooperation, with a focus on strategic sectors that hold strong potential to deepen trade and investment partnerships. Lootah stated, “We are committed to strengthening economic cooperation with Chinese cities and…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) on Friday announced its results for the three-month period ended 31st March 2026, reporting revenue of AED486 million and net profit of AED78 million. The company delivered resilient operational performance and strong cash generation during the quarter, underpinned by its long-term contracted business model, with capacity charges as the key profitability driver. Tabreed maintained a robust liquidity position, with cash balances increasing 15 percent year-to-date to AED756 million, reflecting the continued stability of its underlying cash flow model. It also has access to an undrawn Green Revolving…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled commended ADNOC for its resilience in maintaining safe operations, while continuing to reliably supply energy to local and international customers. He was updated on the new West-East Pipeline project, which will double ADNOC’s export capacity through Fujairah. The pipeline is currently under construction…
As consumers increasingly prioritise realism, gaming performance, cinematic depth, and immersive large-screen experiences, display technology is entering a new phase of competition Published: Fri 15 May 2026, 11:28 AM TCL’s launch of its new 2026 premium TV line-up in the UAE, including the C7L, C8L, and flagship X11L, is about more than introducing larger screens or upgraded specifications. At the centre of the new range is SQD-Mini LED, TCL’s latest display technology designed to improve how televisions handle brightness, colour precision, contrast, and immersive viewing across gaming, sports, and cinematic content. The introduction of SQD-Mini LED reflects a broader shift…