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ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates National Schools has announced the opening of applications for its Scholarship Programme for Outstanding and Talented Students for the academic year 2026 to 2027. This initiative reflects the schools’ longstanding commitment to preparing academically and nationally distinguished generations capable of competition, innovation, and meaningful contribution to society and the nation. It also underscores the schools’ dedication to providing equal educational opportunities for high achieving and gifted students, while enabling them to develop their capabilities and skills in an advanced and inspiring learning environment. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Secretary General of the…

Question: I want to understand leave balance laws in the UAE. I have several weeks of pending leave accumulated over the past few years. As per the law, can I encash it? How does the process work? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of the UAE employment law and its subsequent cabinet resolutions are applicable. In the UAE, an employee is entitled for 30 days of annual leave for each completing year of service with the employer. This is in accordance with Article 29(1)(a) of the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations…

LONDON, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester United secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Liverpool today at Old Trafford in a pivotal Week 35 Premier League clash. The result sees United climb to 64 points to occupy third place, while Liverpool remain in fourth on 58 points. Matheus Cunha fired the hosts ahead after just six minutes, with Benjamin Sesko doubling the advantage in the 14th minute. Liverpool fought back as Dominik Szoboszlai pulled one back in the 47th minute before Cody Gakpo levelled the scoring in the 56th. However, Kobbie Mainoo proved to be the hero for United, restoring…

Dubai has revealed design concepts for upcoming stations on the Metro Blue Line, a 30-km route that will feature 14 stations, including three interchange stations, seven elevated stations and four underground stations. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the architectural and interior designs as he launched the main tunnelling works for the Dh20.5-billion project. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Key stops on the Blue Line The Blue Line will serve residential and academic zones, as well as key development projects,…

ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Hassan Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), affirmed that the Make it in the Emirates 2026 platform, to be hosted by the Ministry in Abu Dhabi from 4th May till 7th May serves as a national platform to transform industrial opportunities into investments, projects and tangible outcomes, supporting supply chain resilience and advancing sustainable industrial growth in the UAE. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Nowais said the platform comes as global economies reshape supply chains, while the UAE continues to strengthen an integrated…

ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is continuing to strengthen its position in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies, reinforcing its role as a regional and global hub for innovation in advanced and gene-based treatments. This comes as part of a broader vision to build a sustainable healthcare system driven by innovation, clinical excellence and institutional integration. The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC), accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), stands out as a leading national model in this…

Dubai’s property market powered ahead in April, with off-plan apartment sales hitting the highest monthly level of the year and total transactions climbing more than 20 per cent despite regional tensions that unsettled global markets. Data released by the Dubai Land Department showed total real estate transactions reached Dh68.56 billion in April 2026, underscoring the sector’s resilience as investors continued to channel capital into the emirate’s fast-growing residential pipeline. The strong performance was led by off-plan apartment sales, which rose to Dh19.7 billion across 8,812 transactions — the highest monthly value recorded so far this year.  Stay up to date…

ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, the number of new industrial establishments moving to full operation increased by 53 percent to reach 115 compared to 75 in 2024. Highlighting the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) participation at the 5th session of ‘Make it in the Emirates’, Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of ADDED, said, “The manufacturing sector, one of the largest contributors to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, is…

DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, has crowned winners of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup championship, which was held over two days at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai with broad participation from clubs and academies from across the UAE. The tournament provided a clear measure of the level of preparedness of participating teams and the impact of their training programmes, with competitive bouts, disciplined performances, and a strong focus on earning points and improving their standings during the domestic season. The final day featured…

ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC today confirmed it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of ADNOC’s five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year and will usher in a new phase of world-scale project execution across its value chain to meet growing global energy demand. The announcement was made at the ‘Make it With ADNOC’ Forum, which connected top engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors with 70 local manufacturers included in ADNOC’s ‘Local+’…