PARIS / WAM French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Iran’s strikes on the UAE, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their …

LONDON / WAM British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian ​drone and missile strikes targeting the ‌United Arab Emirates. “We ⁠stand in solidarity with the UAE ​and will continue to support ​the defence of our partners in the Gulf. This escalation must cease. Iran needs ​to engage meaningfully in negotiations ​to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Education today announced the transition to remote learning from Tuesday, 5th May until Friday, 8th May 2026. The decision applies to students, teaching and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide, in line with efforts to ensure the safety of students and education sector personnel. The ministry said …

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL Group has announced receiving the Quality and Compliance Award at Make it in the Emirates 2026. The award, presented by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), recognises EMSTEEL’s commitment to quality leadership, regulatory compliance, and sustainable manufacturing across its value chain. This achievement reinforces EMSTEEL’s role in advancing the UAE’s industrial strategy and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Ashish Koshy, Chief Executive Officer of Inception, said artificial intelligence is a fundamental pillar in enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector, noting that these technologies have evolved from a supporting factor into a core driver reshaping business models and improving production efficiency. Koshy told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the first …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Almarzooqi, Chief Executive Officer of Mira Aerospace, a subsidiary of Space42, said manufacturing advanced high-altitude platforms within the UAE is a key pillar in strengthening the presence of national industries in space, aviation technologies, communications and surveillance. He revealed in a statement to Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the first day of …

ABU DHABI / WAM Silal Group presented its advanced AI-powered ESG platform, ‘ZERO’, developed by global sustainability technology provider, Olive Gaea, during Make it in the Emirates 2026. The launch marks a major milestone in Silal Group’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. The AI-powered platform significantly strengthens Silal …

GULF TIME Enata Holding and Ajyal Holding have announced a strategic partnership to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, focused on the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The project will be delivered through a fully integrated industrial model, encompassing key components of the manufacturing value chain to provide end-to-end solutions. As part of the partnership, …

WASHINGTON / WAM US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United ​States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning, Reuters reported. Trump, in a post on ‌his ⁠Truth Social site, gave few ‌details about the operation, including ⁠whether the US ​Navy would ⁠be involved. He described the effort …