Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has directed maximising the use of dam water and developing practical solutions to reduce losses from stored rainwater, to enhance the efficiency of water resource management and support the objectives of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036. This came during an inspection tour of several dams in the Eastern Region, where the Minister reviewed their readiness, operational efficiency, and performance during the recent weather event, which brought heavy rainfall across various parts of the country. During the visit, Al Mazrouei and senior officials from the…
ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Maqsoud Kruse, Chairman of International Steering Board of Hedayah, the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism & Violent Extremism, received a delegation from Board of Trustees of Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies to discuss avenues for joint research collaboration and the development of scientific research mechanisms. During the meeting, both sides emphasised the importance of integrating efforts among specialised research institutions. Discussions focused on building strategic partnerships that support and advance scientific output in alignment with globally recognised academic publishing standards, while enhancing the visibility of research outputs across international…
The Dubai World Cup is far more than a race day. It is one of the most iconic moments in Dubai’s social calendar where sport, fashion and culture meet in spectacular style. Over the years, it has also become deeply intertwined with my own journey as a milliner living and working in the UAE, and a week that continues to inspire me year after year. When I first established my millinery brand in Dubai, I could never have imagined how much this city would influence and shape my creative path. Dubai celebrates ambition, elegance and individuality, and over time, I…
An Abu Dhabi authority has launched 11 guidelines for handling hazardous materials across the emirate, which are in line with global standards for such management. The guidelines cover all stages of hazardous materials handling within Abu Dhabi, including import, export, transport, storage, manufacturing, packaging, commercial trading, processing, recycling, and final disposal. They also address hazardous materials classification, labelling, and safety data sheets, with clear definitions of roles, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements for each stage. These have been established by the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. The guidelines aim to raise…
ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior and Chairman of the Federal Demographic Structure Council (FDSC), chaired the council meeting in Abu Dhabi to review updates to the National Population Framework 2031. The meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, also discussed priorities for the next phase to support the UAE’s directives and vision towards building a more balanced, flexible and efficient demographic system, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the meeting, Sheikh Saif highlighted the…
Vast reservoirs of blue water stretching across rocky terrain, partially submerged shrubs, and rising water levels marked along dam walls – footage shared by authorities captured the scale of rainwater collected across the UAE after a week of intense rainfall. Dams across the country retained about 72 million cubic metres of water following the recent rainfall, reaching roughly 83 per cent of their total storage capacity, with no significant damage reported. That’s roughly the equivalent of nearly 29,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, highlighting the volume captured during the showers. The UAE has 109 dams managed by the Ministry of Energy and…
For the past few weeks, conversations around dining tables and gatherings have taken a different shape. Where is the world heading? When was the last time someone heard an alert? For Dr Azra Khamissa, the conversation was more hopeful, and she chose to take it further through her art. In a moment shared with friends, the word ghafla came up, a state of unawareness, of overlooking what truly matters. It became a reminder that in times of uncertainty, there is still something to hold on to, the blessings around us. The idea stayed with her. UAE-based henna artist Dr Azra…
SHARJAH, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has begun operating a new project to enhance water supply in Kalba city. The project consists of a high-capacity strategic connection between TAQA’s resources and SEWA’s distribution network, ensuring that growing demand is met efficiently and effectively. The total cost of the project reached AED47,510,444. Engineer Yousef Al Hammadi, Director of Kalba Department at SEWA, stated that the project has achieved a significant transformation in Kalba by adding 3 million gallons of water per day to the network. This increased the city’s water distribution capacity from 6…
DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) today issued its Guidance on the Virtual Assets Issuance Rulebook. The publication makes Dubai the first jurisdiction globally to codify how digital assets must be created, disclosed, and distributed within a fully licensed environment – the world’s first dedicated regulatory Guidance on Virtual Asset Issuance. The Guidance complements VARA’s Virtual Assets Issuance Rulebook, offering market participants a practical reference for understanding how the issuance regime applies across different categories of virtual assets and different types of issuers. The Guidance provides issuers, VASPs, and market participants with a single…
ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in collaboration with SEHA Clinics, a subsidiary of PureHealth, has extended the operating hours across several primary care centres to provide services on a 24-hour basis, with selected locations offering urgent care services. The initiative ensures timely, integrated and patient-centric care while enhancing the healthcare system’s capacity to meet the diverse needs of the community efficiently. This expansion enables the adequate management of urgent cases, reducing the burden on hospital emergency departments, advancing patient experience, health outcomes and service sustainability. Primary care centres in Mazyad…