Author: Editorial Team

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, witnessed the exchange between H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, CEO of G42 International, and Mr. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, during Prime Minister Modi’s official state visit to Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi — G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and the Government of India, formalised the framework and the commercial terms for the deployment of Condor Galaxy India, an 8-exaflop AI supercomputing cluster comprising 64 Cerebras CS-3 systems. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, the court urged anyone who sights the crescent with the naked eye or through binoculars to report to the nearest court and register their testimony, or contact the nearest center for assistance in reaching the court. The announcement follows Supreme Court ruling No. 206/H dated 29/10/1447H, which declared Saturday, April 18, 2026, as the completion of the month of…

RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) foiled an attempt to smuggle 426,162 amphetamine pills through the Al Haditha Border Crossing after the narcotics were discovered hidden inside a truck entering the Kingdom. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the shipment was uncovered after the truck underwent customs procedures and inspection using security technologies and detection methods. He explained that the pills were concealed inside cavities within the truck’s spare tires. Al-Harbi stressed that ZATCA continues to strengthen customs control across all border crossings to protect society and safeguard national security by combating smuggling attempts in coordination with the…

As the world marked the International Day of Families on May 15, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced that over 167,000 Golden Visas have been issued to families of specialised talents. This is in line with Dubai’s aim to develop an integrated service ecosystem that enhances family stability and quality of life. The figures, covering 2021 through the first quarter of 2026, show sustained growth in family residency permits, reinforcing Dubai’s vision of becoming the world’s best city to live, work, and settle in. First introduced in 2019, the Golden Visa is a long-term…

ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that opens Central Asia for Etihad’s global guests and links Uzbekistan Airways guests to Etihad’s daily Abu Dhabi service. The agreement takes effect on 15 May 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from 9 August 2026. Under the partnership, Etihad guests can book a single ticket on Uzbekistan Airways flights from Tashkent to eight destinations across Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan, Andizhan, and Bukhara – as well as several international destinations on Uzbekistan Airways’ network. Uzbekistan Airways guests,…

ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced the launch of its ‘Member Privileges’ initiative through five new strategic partnership agreements with Microsoft, DHL, e& UAE, Project Management Institute, and Dubai Insurance. The agreements align with the Chamber’s 2025–2028 roadmap, which focuses on fostering a more competitive and sustainable business environment while supporting companies in navigating rapid economic and technological transformation, with particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through the initiative, Abu Dhabi Chamber members will gain access to a comprehensive range of benefits and services, including advanced digital…

Backed by Dubai CommerCity, the six-week incubator brought together ten startups from five countries to tackle one question: what does real estate look like when AI runs the building? Dubai’s real estate sector, already one of the most digitally ambitious in the world, is now being reshaped from the inside by a new generation of AI-native startups. That trajectory came into sharp focus this week as Nqubator concluded its PropTech Cohort 2026 with a Demo Day in Dubai, supported by Dubai CommerCity. For Sultan Ali Lootah, Chairman of Nqubator, the cohort is part of a broader play to position the…

Guests who film and post clips from weddings without the consent of attendees could face tighter rules in the future, the UAE’s National Media Authority said, as it launched a nationwide campaign to educate residents about media content standards, online privacy and harmful viral trends. Speaking during a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, Jamal Al Kaabi, secretary-general of the National Media Authority, said the regulator is studying new policies governing photography and filming at weddings and other private family gatherings, amid growing concerns over guests sharing videos of attendees online without their permission. “We are now working on new policies…

PHOENIX — Saudi students secured 12 special awards at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), currently taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Kingdom awaiting the announcement of the competition’s grand awards at the conclusion of the event. The exhibition, held from May 9 to 15, features more than 1,700 students representing around 70 countries. The Saudi award winners included student Mazen Mohammed Amir Murad in translational medical science, Al-Jawhara Faisal Bin Zura’a in chemistry, Jana Ibrahim Al-Dosari in energy, Shaimaa Al-Ktatny in environmental engineering, Lana Abdullah Abu Talib, who won two special awards in energy, Lana…

TASHKENT — Assistant Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s experience in supporting and empowering women during the second Asian Women’s Forum held in Uzbekistan. Speaking during the forum, Dr. Al-Ahmadi said the major transformations achieved by Saudi Arabia across various sectors came under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and with the support and follow-up of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, through making women’s empowerment a core pillar of Saudi Vision 2030. She said the Kingdom implemented broad legislative and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening women’s rights…