Author: Editorial Team

SHARJAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW) is implementing the Midline project for rainwater and groundwater drainage at a cost of AED500 million, marking one of the emirate’s largest strategic infrastructure developments. The project enhances drainage efficiency across key areas through an integrated engineering system extending over long distances and serving densely populated districts. Despite much of the work being underground, it plays a critical role in preventing water accumulation, maintaining traffic flow, and safeguarding urban life. The development is divided into three interconnected zones. The first includes a 16 km main transmission and secondary…

The UAE is tightening its systems, improving coordination, and upgrading tools to better fight money laundering, terrorism financing, and related crimes. The National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing adopted a set of decisions and initiatives to enhance national readiness and advance investigation and enforcement tools. During its second meeting of 2026, the authority decided to strengthen institutional integration among relevant entities to support the system’s sustainability and its ability to keep pace with regional and international developments. The committee reviewed updates on the work of technical teams and progress achieved across several regulatory…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) and Hashed Open Research (HOR), a Hashed policy think tank, have co-authored a new policy report synthesising insights from the “Web3 Leaders Roundtable,” convened in partnership with Hashed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025. The closed-door roundtable convened approximately 40 senior decision-makers from global financial institutions, regulators, and infrastructure firms, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), BlackRock, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Franklin Templeton, Circle, Consensys, Solana Foundation, the European Commission, and the Government of Liechtenstein. Discussions focused on the convergence of AI and blockchain-based financial…

After making its long‑awaited UAE debut at Dubai Mall and then speeding into City Centre Mirdif, the cult‑favourite budget retailer is now putting down roots at one of Dubai’s most popular shopping destinations.  Mall of the Emirates (MOE) has finally confirmed what shoppers have been asking for months: Primark is all set to open at MOE on May 21, with the grand opening countdown officially on.  Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Primark Mall of the Emirates: Opening details Primark ME and retail partner Alshaya Group have announced that the new Mall of…

Samir Akel, Regional VP, Emerging Markets at Nintex, discusses the UAE’s planned AI government model and the Nintex K2 in this exclusive commentary article. The UAE’s plan to roll out an AI-powered government model within two years is one of the most ambitious public sector transformations globally. The real shift now is moving from AI ambition to operational reality, embedding intelligence directly into the workflows that power government services. Agentic AI introduces a new layer of autonomy, but it needs structured orchestration to operate effectively across complex, interdependent systems. Government processes span ministries, data environments, and regulatory frameworks, where precision,…

ATHENS — A manhunt has been launched in the Greek capital Athens for an 89-year-old suspect following a shooting spree which left five people wounded, according to police and local media reports. Armed with a shotgun, the gunman initially opened fire at the social security office in Petralona on Tuesday, wounding an employee, police said. Police officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene. Local media aired security camera footage that it said was from a local store near the social security office, which showed a man walking calmly across the street carrying…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a collective international responsibility, warning that the world is witnessing an unprecedented level of tension in the vital waterway. Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that recent developments in the Gulf reflect a serious escalation affecting a route critical not only to the region but to the global economy. Al-Wasel stressed that any threat to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz directly impacts energy markets, global supply chains, and international economic stability.…

ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Logistics & Services plc has taken delivery of its sixth 175,000 m³ new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The addition of this vessel further strengthens ADNOC L&S’ role in enabling the reliable movement of energy across global markets. The vessel is part of a US$1.2 billion LNG fleet order placed in 2022, supporting the expansion and modernisation of the company’s fleet to meet global market demand with enhanced efficiency. Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said, “Each new carrier strengthens our ability to reliably deliver energy and essential commodities…

Meera Ramanathan. Report details the company’s progress in cybersecurity innovation, environmental sustainability, and workforce development  For 25 years, Fortinet has helped secure the digital world. As cyber threats evolve, so does our responsibility to protect people, organisations, and society. In 2025, we expanded AI-driven threat protection across our portfolio, introduced quantum-safe capabilities in FortiOS, and supported global cybercrime disruption initiatives. We also improved product energy efficiency and expanded access to cybersecurity education worldwide.   Reflecting on how these efforts strengthen trust, resilience, and long-term value for our customers, partners, and communities, today we released the 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in securing the digital world, reducing environmental impact through energy-efficiency products and…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has achieved major national milestones, including increasing waste diversion to 18% of 134 million tons annually, up from 5% in 2018, as part of efforts to advance local and global indicators, improve quality of life, strengthen food and water security, promote environmental sustainability, preserve natural resources, and diversify the economy. To boost investment and create an attractive business environment, a comprehensive national plan was launched covering all regions of the Kingdom across 22 clusters, aligned with major projects such as NEOM, Al-Ula, and Red Sea Project. The plan includes 387 investment…