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Dubai-based group strengthens workforce support, ensures business continuity, and accelerates global expansion despite market uncertainty Published: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 2:35 PM MNA Ventures, a Dubai-based investment and business group, continues to move forward with confidence and stability, guided by the leadership and vision set by the UAE. While the global environment continues to evolve, the company remains focused on what matters most: its people, its operations, and its long-term growth. Operating from one of the world’s most dynamic and secure business hubs, MNA Ventures draws inspiration from the UAE’s proactive governance, economic foresight, and unwavering commitment to progress. The…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is marking 20 years of leadership in renewable energy, highlighting its role in advancing renewable energy globally. Founded by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 23rd April 2006, through Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), Masdar was built with a clear mandate: diversify the UAE’s economy and accelerate the global deployment of renewable energy. Two decades on, Masdar is one of the world’s largest renewable energy developers and operators, with a portfolio capacity exceeding 65 gigawatts (GW) and an ambitious target of 100GW…

WASHINGTON, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — A large international study has found that asundexian, an investigational anti-clotting medication, reduces the risk of a stroke in people who recently experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) caused by a clot forming outside of the heart (non-cardioembolic stroke), without increasing bleeding, the most serious and feared complication of existing stroke prevention treatments. The study involved 12,327 adults from 37 countries who were enrolled within 72 hours of a non-cardioembolic stroke or a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain (TIA). The study, published by The New England Journal of Medicine,…

Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has acquired 600 new licence taxi plates through the latest auction conducted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This expansion reinforces DTC’s position as the emirate’s largest taxi operator, increasing its market share to 47 per cent. With this addition, DTC’s taxi fleet will grow from 6,217 to 6,817 vehicles. With phased introduction of the new vehicles starting July 2026, the structured rollout plan is designed to maintain high levels of operational efficiency and service quality, while meeting the growing demand for mobility services…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group on Thursday announced a strategic partnership and research collaboration agreement with NYU Abu Dhabi. This multi-year partnership aims to build and pilot a high-fidelity intelligence engine based on stochastic models and spatial intelligence. The engine is designed to serve as a sophisticated decision-support layer for human operators, bringing together vessel arrival time predictions, berth allocation optimisation suggestions, and environmental impact considerations with high precision. This high-fidelity intelligence engine aims to further de-risk port call uncertainty and continue port operations fluidity enhancement, resulting in smarter port calls that unlock more capacity…

From Thursday, April 23 to 30, one of the café’s soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends. The space measures just 128cm by 198cm, but packs in over 500 books across multiple genres and five languages. The idea is simple: step in, unplug, and read. Sessions are free, but must be booked in advance through the cafe website, with each slot capped at one hour to keep things calm and uninterrupted. Unlike a typical pop-up, this leans into what both brands already do: Julith offers quiet, focused spaces,…

SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company, has announced the UAE launch of the Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, introducing a new approach to compact and flexible cooking. Positioned as an all-in-one solution, the Ninja CRISPi features a handheld CRISPi Power Pod that attaches directly to a clear glass container. This design allows users to prepare, cook, serve, store, and re-crisp meals within a single system, eliminating the need for multiple appliances. The product responds to growing demand for convenience-led kitchen solutions, particularly among urban consumers balancing time constraints with healthier eating habits. By combining portability with…

KOLKATA — Millions of Indians have begun voting in high-stakes elections in India’s West Bengal and Tamil Nadu states amid controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls that has heightened political tensions. Millions of people in India were stripped of their vote ahead of the critical state elections after a controversial electoral revision described by critics as a “bloodless political genocide” and mass disenfranchisement of minorities. In West Bengal, where the fiercest contest is unfolding, a total of 9.1 million names have been deleted from the register, more than 10% of the electorate. While many were dead or duplicates,…

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has fired John Phelan as Navy secretary after months of simmering tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to US officials. No reason was given for the abrupt departure of the Navy’s top civilian official, coming as the sea service has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports and is targeting ships linked to Tehran around the world during a tenuous ceasefire in the war. The Defense Department announced in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, was “departing the administration, effective immediately.”In the…

ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research and Advisory is participating as a knowledge partner in the second edition of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The event will take place at ADNEC Al Ain from 22nd to 26th April, bringing together experts, policymakers and industry leaders to support sustainable agricultural development. The partnership aims to enhance food security and address climate challenges through scientific research…