Wednesday , 11 February 2026

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BRIDGE reinforces UAE’s position as global media hub

ABU DHABI/WAM The inaugural BRIDGE Summit has reinforced the United Arab Emirates’ position as a global hub for media and content industries, emerging as an international platform that integrates media, economy and investment, while delivering a direct impact that supports economic diversification and enhances the UAE’s attractiveness to global capital. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the Summit represented an advanced model …

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Dubai Municipality showcases 100-day results of Urban Think Tank, Design Lab

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the outcomes of the first 100 days of the Urban Think Tank and Design Lab, marking its transformation into an active co-design platform that translates future visions and strategic priorities into practical urban and experimental projects. The announcement was made during a dedicated event organised by the municipality that was attended by senior government officials, …

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SIB receives ‘Client Excellence Award’ from Deutsche Bank

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has received the prestigious “Client Excellence Award” from Deutsche Bank in recognition of its outstanding performance in straight-through processing (STP) of payment transactions. The bank achieved an impressive 99% success rate in euro transfers and 98% in US dollar transfers for 2024, reflecting a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in processing corporate and …

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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends International Development Dialogue in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has attended an International Development Dialogue hosted in Abu Dhabi. The gathering brought together distinguished leaders, policymakers, philanthropists, and experts for high-level discussions on the evolving landscape of …

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AI transforms MoHRE Call Centre with faster response, smarter services

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the successful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications into its Call Centre, as part of its efforts to leverage advanced technologies to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. The innovative AI-powered features serve to improve customer experience, shorten response times, elevate performance levels, and establish a framework of innovation …

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Arab Youth Centre signs two strategic MoUs with ‘BRIDGE’, ‘Visioneers’

ABU DHABI/WAM As part of its participation at BRIDGE Summit 2025, the Arab Youth Centre signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with “BRIDGE” and “Visioneers,” aimed at expanding partnerships that enable Arab youth and enhance their participation in digital media, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries. This step represents a significant direction toward building a wider ecosystem of programmes …

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Capital.com, ADGM Academy sign MoU to advance financial literacy, future-ready talent

ABU DHABI/WAM Capital.com, the global trading platform, and ADGM Academy, the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a national initiative focused on strengthening financial literacy, expanding digital investment education, and building a future-ready Emirati talent pipeline. The programme will begin rolling out in 2026 and forms part of a …

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ADNOC L&S takes delivery of fourth new-build LNG carrier

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services plc (ADNOC L&S) has taken delivery of ‘Al Sadaf,’ the fourth of six new-build liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The next-generation LNG carrier has been delivered on schedule and will immediately depart on its first commercial mission. The delivery of ‘Al Sadaf’ advances ADNOC L&S’s multi-billion-dollar fleet renewal …

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BRIDGE Summit 2025 highlights UAE’s role in advanced robotics, AI innovation partnerships

ABU DHABI/WAM BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi brought together experts and leaders from business, technology, media, universities, influencers, and major tech companies from the UAE and around the world, offering a unified platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Kristine Mo, International Business Development Director at AI² Robotics, said that the company’s first participation in the summit provided an important …

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DP World installs first 1,000 living seawalls panels at Jebel Ali Port

DUBAI/WAM DP World has completed the first phase of its Living Seawalls installation at Jebel Ali Port, deploying 1,000 eco-engineered panels that transform flat seawall surfaces into habitats where marine life can thrive and enhance biodiversity, setting a new benchmark for sustainable port infrastructure in the region. Developed in partnership with Living Seawalls, a science-led programme of the Sydney Institute …

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