ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) reviewed Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 concerning the exemption of student inventors and People of Determination in the UAE from certain industrial property service fees. The move comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance the country’s innovation and intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, create a supportive and …

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Experts Programme – Artificial Intelligence Track (NEP-AI) has announced a study visit by 16 Emirati artificial intelligence experts to Beijing and Shanghai to engage directly with leading research institutions and technology companies. The visit will examine how China translates advanced research into entrepreneurship, commercial applications and AI deployment at scale. Taking place from 12th …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced the doubling of the venture capital fund managed by its investment arm, Oraseya Capital, from AED500 million to AED1 billion. The expansion aims to strengthen Oraseya Capital’s capacity to support companies with global growth potential, while reinforcing its role in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, and contributing to …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the renaming of Al Ain International Airport to Tahnoun International Airport, in honour of the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the UAE. The new official name takes effect from Sunday. The UAE …

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth has launched the SEHA National Fellowship Programme in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the SEHA Tawam Fertility Centre in Al Ain and the SEHA Corniche Fertility Centre in Abu Dhabi. The structured programme provides intensive, hands-on training within SEHA fertility centres’ integrated clinical model, covering clinical practice, surgical training, research, and leadership development in assisted …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Al Ghurair on Thursday launched Trellis Health, a healthcare group committed to patient-centric care and long-term health outcomes in the UAE and beyond. Trellis Health is built around Connected Caring, its promise to patients: care that is coordinated across every stage of a patient’s journey. It is delivered through four commitments: one team around you; experts …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS) held their annual Regulatory Technical Meeting in Seoul to strengthen technical cooperation and exchange expertise in nuclear safety and the regulation of emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence was a key area of discussion, with FANR presenting potential applications in licensing, inspections and …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a delegation from Sirh Group, led by its Chairman, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi, at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, HH Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the Group’s latest activities, community initiatives in Al Dhafra Region and efforts …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call. His Highness and the Syrian President also exchanged views on a number of regional and international …

DUBAI / WAM The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has formed the first Dubai Parents Council, comprising 15 parents of students enrolled in private schools, and the first Dubai Educators Council, comprising 15 teachers and education professionals. KHDA has also approved the second cohort of the Dubai Students Council for the 2026–27 academic year, bringing together 16 students from …