ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it is showcasing groundbreaking research and technologies in next-generation robotics, AI, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and secure systems at the Unmanned Systems Exhibitions and Conference (UMEX) 2026. From e-VTOL (electric-Vertical Take-off and Landing) cloud-seeding and firefighting drones to neuromorphic rovers and airspace security AI, Khalifa University’s mission-ready innovations …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organising the Al Ain Heritage Festival from 31st January to 9th February at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain, under the theme “Tales from Our Heritage”. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary SAFEEN Drydocks, part of Noatum Maritime, has acquired 100 percent ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard, one of Spain’s most established and technologically advanced shipbuilding and repair facilities, for a total consideration of EUR 11.2 million. The transaction further consolidates AD Ports Group’s operations in Spain and in …

DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position among the world’s top ten countries in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance, marking the fourth consecutive year in which the country has maintained this global standing. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland, in the …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced the signing of a sales and purchase agreement valued at between US$2.5 – US$3 billion for a period of ten years with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The agreement was announced during a visit to India by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where …

DUBAI / GULF TIME SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS introduces a new philosophy of island hospitality. Co-founder and CEO Laith Pharaon, a seasoned hotelier and investor, launched the company in 2024 with a bold, lifestyle-led vision. Over the next six years, the brand will unveil six individually designed private island resorts each a distinct destination shaped by a shared ethos: presence, …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila as part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines. Emirates will operate flight number “EK 330” on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting from 2nd April. Flights EK330/331 will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 8 private suites in …

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the EV Green Charger network has grown to more than 1,860 charging points across Dubai, including stations licenced by DEWA in collaboration with government and private sector entities. By mid-January 2026, the EV Green Charger initiative had enrolled 23,600 registered users, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in the Chadian capital N’Djamena. The construction of the mosque is in implementation of an agreement signed between the UAE and Chad in April 2025 and will be carried out by the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the Ministry …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) said it acquired a 51% stake in 40Capital, an Emirati renewable energy company specialising in run-of-the-river hydro projects across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with a primary focus on Kyrgyzstan. The agreement was signed during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. The acquisition marks GSU’s entry into the Kyrgyz market, …