Author: Editorial team

After over a month of closure, Dubai’s Global Village is reopening its doors to the public, welcoming visitors again from today 5 pm onwards. Ticket prices start at Dh25 per person. The season was previously scheduled to end on May 10, though it remains unclear whether dates will be extended. In the meantime, here are five experiences visitors should start with: 1. Viral street food that’s taking over social media Food remains one of the biggest draws at Global Village, with several viral favourites making rounds this season. At Taco Loco, visitors can try authentic Mexican birria tacos, slow-cooked and…

SHARJAH, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — American University of Sharjah Professor Steve Griffiths, Vice Chancellor for Research, has been named the UAE National Champion in the fourth edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize. The selection marks the UAE’s debut in the global competition, which recognises excellence in research regarding planetary boundaries. Chosen by an independent jury of 100 experts, Dr. Griffiths has been honored for a landmark study published in Nature Reviews Chemistry that assesses chemical innovations required to scale carbon capture technologies across diverse industrial settings. The UAE National Champion award recognises Dr Griffiths and his co-authors for a…

AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM)– Following the official announcement of the National Project for UAE Good Agricultural Practices (UAE GAP) Wednesday, the National Agriculture Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) unveiled its operational and strategic framework on Thursday. This was made in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agriculture Centre, during a dedicated session held on the second day of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The session was attended by Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi,…

A recent panel of experts concurred that AI agents are a key element in employing the technology accross various network operations, but emphasised concerns over trust and governance must be addressed before they can be used in closed-loop scenarios. Reza Rahnama, MD of mobile networks with BT Group, said it views its networks in their entirety and is using the approach to guide AI deployments. He explained this addresses complexities associated with “creating multiple tools” which do not necessarily possess all of the information required to run its network. Rahnama is clear AI agents are going to be a powerful…

As part of ongoing efforts to boost the tourism sector in Ajman, the emirate’s Department of Tourism Development announced on Thursday, April 23, a comprehensive package of incentives and relief measures, including granting visitors free entry to all museums. The facilitations include a wide range of exemptions for tourism establishments and cover operations, licensing, and marketing, contributing to supporting tourism facilities in the emirate. According to the new package, the payment of tourism fees for touristic establishments will be deferred for six months, starting March 1, 2026. A “flexible payment” mechanism will also be activated to allow for clearing outstanding…

Dubai’s luxury hospitality scene is entering a new phase, with some of its most recognisable hotels temporarily closing or scaling back operations as they prepare to reopen with upgraded concepts and refreshed interiors. While Atlantis Dubai recently announced it’d paused operations at seven of its dining venues as it reviews guest demands, these hotels are taking a break to refurbish. Here’s a roundup of what some of the top players will be up to: Jumeirah Burj Al Arab The iconic Burj Al Arab has temporarily shut its doors for a major refurbishment, marking it first such comprehensive upgrade since the…

NAIROBI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated in the first 2026 Executive Board meetings of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), held in Nairobi, Kenya, with the attendance of member states. The UAE delegation was led by Engineer Mohammed Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The meetings addressed several strategic priority areas, including the implementation of the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, enhancing financial sustainability and resource allocation efficiency, and reviewing progress in urban planning, housing, and infrastructure. Discussions also covered the development of international partnerships with…

AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witness the signing of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agriculture Center. The signing took place on day two of the event which is organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the theme “A…

Executives with Vodafone Group and Orange Business recently addressed the realities of AI deployments in their businesses at a FutureNet World panel. The panellists went on to explain that the technology is not necessarily an additional cost and could ultimately end up paying for itself by opening fresh business opportunities. Vodafone CTO Scott Petty used his spot on a panel to explain it did not hike capex to cover what he admitted is an aggressive level of AI investment, instead reallocating funds previously expended elsewhere. “In our case that’s by decommissioning legacy platforms, turning off process tools, getting rid of…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported a net profit after tax of AED3.361 billion for the first quarter of 2026, delivering a return on average equity of 16.3 percent. The bank recorded a pre-tax profit of AED3.781 billion, marking a 30 percent increase compared to the same period last year and extending its growth streak to 19 consecutive quarters. Operating income rose 18 percent year-on-year to AED5.934 billion, supported by strong growth in non-interest income, which increased 36 percent to AED2.196 billion. Efficiency improved further, with the cost-to-income ratio declining by 360 basis…