Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, today announced that the Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5 satellites are fully operational. This milestone advances the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation, now comprising five Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, enabling continuous data acquisition and decision-grade geospatial intelligence. The three satellites were manufactured in partnership with ICEYE in Finland, supporting technology transfer and sustainable access to capabilities, while localising the supply chain. Aligned with this mandate, critical integration and testing processes were completed at Space42’s Space Systems’ Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) facility in Abu…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reviewed its future projects aimed at implementing advanced artificial intelligence technologies across the judicial ecosystem and notary services, while exploring the optimal integration of smart systems to keep pace with global technological advances and enhance judicial and notary performance. The discussion took place during a meeting of the Committee for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Notary Services, chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD. The meeting examined ways to strengthen cooperation with the Department of Government Enablement to support the Abu…
Football fans across Abu Dhabi will have no shortage of places to catch the FIFA World Cup 2026 action, with dedicated fan zones, sports venues, and viewing parties promising big screens, lively atmospheres, and match-day experiences throughout the tournament. Here are some of the venues screening the games: 1. McGettigan’s Fan Zone at Reem Mall One of the largest dedicated World Cup viewing experiences in the capital, McGettigan’s is bringing its official Fifa Fan Zone to Reem Mall. The venue will screen every match live throughout the tournament, featuring giant screens, live entertainment, food and beverage offerings, and special activations…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sport and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) announced on Monday the offering of five sports clubs to investors as part of the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project. The ministry said the offering includes Al-Riyadh, Abha, Al-Fateh, Al-Tai, and Al-Shoulla clubs, and invited investors to submit expressions of interest and qualification documents for the acquisition of the clubs. The move forms part of ongoing steps under the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project, which aims to advance private-sector participation and open access to high-quality opportunities in the sports sector. The ministry said…
DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy, visited Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was welcomed by Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, along with other senior officials, and was briefed on the Centre’s strategic priorities and innovation ambitions. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…
WASHINGTON, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) – Nvidia has signed a series of artificial intelligence-related agreements with leading South Korean technology companies aimed at expanding AI infrastructure and data centre capabilities in the country. The US chipmaker announced plans with SK Telecom to build a large-scale AI data centre in South Korea, with the first facility expected to begin operations in 2027. The project will support AI services for businesses and industries across Korea and is intended to expand into other Asian markets. Nvidia also signed a multi-year agreement with SK Hynix to develop next-generation memory technologies essential for AI systems…
Just metres beneath the surface off Fujairah’s coast, clouds of juvenile fish darted in and out of specially designed reef structures as divers descended to examine what one marine scientist describes as the culmination of a 25-year idea. For more than two decades, marine ecologist Dr Aaron Bartholomew carried around an idea he believed could change the way artificial reefs work. The concept first took shape during his PhD research in 2001, long before conversations about biodiversity loss, climate resilience, and nature-positive infrastructure became mainstream. While many artificial reefs were designed to attract large fish, Bartholomew was focused on a…
Rudie Opperman. Rapid progress across the UAE’s digital economy has created new opportunities to embed trust, transparency, and accountability into public services. Recent regulations introduced by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, governing the use of body-worn cameras by Dubai Court enforcement officers represent far more than an operational enhancement. The move marks a significant step in the nation’s broader ambition to establish itself as a global benchmark for Responsible Technology. Artificial Intelligence and the…
RAFHA — More than 40 Arabian sand gazelle births recorded at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve during the first quarter of 2026. This reflects the success of endangered species reintroduction programs carried out by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority and the effectiveness of efforts to conserve biodiversity and enhance ecosystem sustainability within the reserve. The authority stated that the births were documented through continuous field monitoring conducted by specialized teams. It noted that the high rate of natural reproduction among Arabian sand gazelle reflects the quality and suitability of the reserve’s habitats, as…
For years, five friends working in the UAE shared a common goal of building better lives for themselves and their families. Along the way, they also shared lottery tickets, celebrated small wins and encouraged one another to keep believing. On May 27, that belief paid off in a life-changing way. Nepalese expat Tayab Khan, a 26-year-old security guard based in Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais Industrial Area, became the face of the Dh30-million win after the group’s ticket matched the winning numbers in The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw. The jackpot will be split equally among the five friends, giving each of…