Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, announced the launch of the ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to strengthen the nation’s digital leadership and reinforce its cyber sovereignty. As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and complexity, the initiative is set to enhance the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and respond to increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting both institutions and individuals. With more than 800,000 daily cyberattacks recorded in recent months, as per the UAE Cyber Security Council, the urgency to build robust and adaptive defences…
The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve a new treatment for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite taking medication, offering fresh hope to people living with hard-to-control hypertension. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced on Monday that it had approved Baxfendy, an innovative medicine developed by AstraZeneca for patients whose blood pressure remains inadequately controlled even after using existing treatments. The medicine contains active substance baxdrostat and will be available in 1mg and 2mg doses and is designed to be used alongside other antihypertensive medicines. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
From left: Talal M. Al Kaissi, Chief Executive Officer, Core42; Ismail Ali Abdulla, Executive Director, UAE Clusters – UAE Investments Platform, Mubadala Investment Company; and Nasir Al Nabhani, Managing Director, Solutions+. The agreement strengthens the Mubadala Investment Company (MIC) Group’s ability to deploy sovereign, enterprise‑grade cloud, data, and AI infrastructure Abu Dhabi — Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Solutions+, the AI-driven shared services company providing technology services and solutions. Announced at Make it in the Emirates, taking place 4 – 7 May in Abu Dhabi, the agreement establishes a structured framework for delivering secure, scalable cloud, data, and…
SHARJAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED3.5 billion in April 2026, through 15,669 transactions across the emirate, according to data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The total traded area in sales transactions reached approximately 13 million square feet, reflecting the stability of Sharjah’s real estate market. The real estate sector in Sharjah is witnessing a state of stability driven by a range of integrated factors that have strengthened the emirate’s appeal as an investment destination. Flexible government policies and supportive legislation have contributed to providing a stable regulatory environment that…
This International Museum Day, visitors can enjoy free entry to all Abu Dhabi museums and cultural institutions, alongside hands-on workshops, live performances, and guided tours across the emirate. Held under this year’s theme, ‘Museums Uniting a Divided World’, the initiative highlights the role museums play in bringing communities together, encouraging dialogue, and promoting cultural understanding. Residents and visitors will be able to explore a wide range of attractions across Abu Dhabi, including sites in the Saadiyat Cultural District, Al Ain, and Delma Island. Entry is free from May 16 to 18, Abu Dhabi Culture said on their website. Stay up…
DUBAI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has announced that the upcoming edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China will take place in Shenzhen on 14th October 2026 under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success’. The forum will bring together business leaders from Dubai and China to advance strategic partnerships, expand investment opportunities, and unlock new channels for trade, innovation, and technology-led growth. The forum is designed to accelerate the growing momentum between Dubai and China by creating practical channels for trade, investment, and cross-border collaboration. It will also highlight Dubai’s role as a strategic global…
A Filipina nurse based in Saudi Arabia has been named among the top ten professionals shortlisted for the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, after identifying a key gap in home-based patient care. Dinah Sevilla was shortlisted from over 134,000 registrations across 214 countries and economies, in recognition of her work that made a significant impact on the lives of her patients. Sevilla, who serves as head nurse for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) at King Saud University Medical City and King Khalid University Hospital, noticed that many patients struggled to follow their treatment plans at home, often…
BARCELONA, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — Young South African golfer Yurav Bremner has written his name into the history books after recording the biggest winning margin by a first-time champion on the DP World Tour following his dominant victory at the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, which concluded on Sunday in Barcelona, Spain. The 22-year-old finished on a remarkable 28-under-par, an incredible 14 shots clear of fellow South African Shaun Norris, who finished second on 14-under-par. In doing so, Bremner broke the long-standing record previously held by American legend Tiger Woods, whose first DP World Tour-affiliated victory came by an 11-shot…
SHARJAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Women’s Sports Clubs (SWSC) continued their outstanding performance at the UAE Athletics Cup for all age groups, held from 8-10 May. Sharjah Women’s Sports Club won the cups in the junior, youth, and senior categories, while Khorfakkan Women’s Sports Club strengthened its presence with impressive results across various competitions. In the junior category, Sharjah athletes achieved several medals and records, most notably gold medals for Maria Fahad, Alia Khalid Al Shawari, Fawaghi Hamid, Hamda Jassim Ahli, Reem Al Badawi, Fatima Saud Al Sinani, Wadima Mohammed Fikri, Hanan Ibrahim, and Rahaf Al Hosani, in…
Microsoft recently signed testing and evaluation agreements with the governments of the UK and U.S., the latter of which also sealed deals with Google DeepMind and xAI. The company went on to claim that AI regulation would be a boon for development of frontier systems. The U.S. software giant used a blog to explain government scrutiny drives it to improve its advanced AI systems. “Well-constructed tests help us understand whether our systems are working as intended” and keeps the company alert to “risks, such as AI-driven cyberattacks and other criminal misuses”. Microsoft announced it is working with the AI Security…