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DUBAI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed Phase 1 of the Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone, one of Dubai’s most dynamic and economically active areas, at a cost of AED250 million. The total investment in the project is AED500 million. The project aims to develop an integrated, adaptable, and sustainable sewerage and stormwater system serving Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the area located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. It spans a total area of 1,600 hectares and covers more than 1,507…

Landmarks across Dubai were illuminated in the colours of the UAE flag in a show of pride. A striking display on the Burj Khalifa stood out as a powerful symbol of unity, national achievement and shared identity. The world’s tallest tower became a vivid expression of belonging and cohesion, reinforcing the UAE flag as a symbol of collective strength. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. As the UAE national anthem played, the tower stood illuminated in red, green, white, and black — steady, visible from almost anywhere in the city. It wasn’t just…

Mohammad Abulhouf, Vice President & GM, Middle East & Africa, Nutanix. Dubai — Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced new capabilities to the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution designed to help organisations operate reliably as AI workloads expand, cloud environments grow more complex, and hardware supply constraints drive the need for more flexible infrastructure platforms. As organisations modernise their infrastructure, many are reassessing longstanding virtualisation platforms to ensure they can deliver the flexibility, performance, and cost predictability required for virtual machines, containers, and AI workloads.   “As organisations across MEA rethink their infrastructure strategies in the face of…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The National Unified and Integrated Preparedness and Response System “Jaheziya” has launched the first national specialised programme to develop surgeons’ skills in emergency and disaster preparedness, in a strategic step reflecting the UAE’s commitment to strengthening national health readiness and building an integrated system capable of rapid and effective response to emergencies and disasters. The programme will run for one week across several emirates, taking place in Ajman on Tuesday, Fujairah on Wednesday, Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday, and concluding in Dubai next Saturday. This initiative marks a pioneering national milestone, the first…

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall has become the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, ensuring that People of Determination visitors with non-visible needs can receive the additional support they may need. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme is embedded across customer experience operations at Yas Mall with all customer facing staff trained to identify the sunflower lanyard and use enhanced service protocols to provide necessary support to customers. The initiative ensures a consistent and inclusive experience for all. Full membership of the programme requires meeting established international criteria, including comprehensive staff training…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has announced that Yas Mall has become the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, enhancing support for visitors with non-visible disabilities. The milestone reflects collaboration between Aldar, the Zayed Authority for People of Determination and Topland, with the initiative integrated across customer service operations at Yas Mall. All customer-facing staff have been trained to recognise the sunflower lanyard and provide enhanced support, ensuring a consistent and inclusive experience for visitors. The programme requires meeting international standards, including staff training and full operational…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence serves as a strategic national initiative designed to transform the agricultural sector by embedding a culture of innovation and sustainability to bolster food security. Now in its fourth cycle, the award has established itself as an integrated platform for farmers, livestock producers, and supporting institutions, encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies to improve production efficiency and the quality of local products. The 2025–2026 edition has achieved significant momentum through five specialised festivals held at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, covering agriculture, livestock,…

Abu Dhabi —The UAE’s National Experts Program– AI track (NEP-AI) has shortlisted 135 finalists from more than 1,000 applicants, as the country accelerates efforts to build a national base of artificial intelligence expertise across priority sectors. A final group of 25 participants will be selected from these finalists to join the inaugural NEP-AI cohort. The finalists of this first NEP-AI track represent all seven emirates, signaling broad national engagement in the program. Abu Dhabi (80) and Dubai (21) account for the majority, followed by Sharjah (14), Ras Al Khaimah (9), Ajman (6), Umm Al Quwain (3), and Fujairah (2). The finalist pool is the most diverse in the program’s history, bringing together professionals from government, industry, and…

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. Sheikh Mohamed asked that his greetings be passed on to Modi, wishing further progress for India and its people. The two sides reviewed cooperation under key agreements between the UAE and India, including Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. They also explored ways to strengthen ties in line with shared priorities. Stay up to date…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — KraneShares today announced the listing of two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX): the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (Ticker: KWIN). The AGIX ETF provides exposure to both public and private artificial intelligence companies, including SpaceX and Anthropic, offering access to high-growth innovation themes and a selection of private companies. The fund is scheduled to be directly listed on ADX on 16 April 2026. Meanwhile, the KWIN ETF, developed in collaboration between KraneShares and Wahed Invest, offers a…