Monday , 10 August 2026

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UAE AI Camp 2026 opens with new workshops and global partnerships

DUBAI / WAM The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has launched the eighth edition of the UAE AI Camp, as part of the UAE Government’s ongoing efforts to promote AI adoption and expand the pool of national talent capable of keeping pace with rapid technological transformations, supporting the development of a more …

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World Governments Summit, WTTC launch strategic partnership

DUBAI / WAM The World Governments Summit Organisation and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global dialogue on the future of travel and tourism and expanding cooperation between governments and the private sector. The partnership will support the development of policies that are more responsive to global transformations and encourage joint …

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Dubai Chambers bolsters ties with Chinese business community

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers is overseeing elaborate preparations to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on 14th October 2026 as part of its sustained efforts to deepen engagement with the Chinese business community and support companies seeking to establish and expand their operations in Dubai. Being held under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success,’ …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Singapore on National Day

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of the Republic of Singapore on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …

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Dubai-it Award opens nominations on 10th August

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai-it Award has announced that nominations for its first edition are open from 10th August to 10th September 2026, inviting individuals, projects, companies, organisations and entities that have worked and achieved results in line with the ‘Dubai-it’ approach and philosophy to participate in the award’s various fields. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …

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Gold heads for best week since January

WORLD CAPITALS/WAM Gold prices ‌firmed on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly gain since January, helped by weaker oil prices, while investors awaited key US nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the interest rate ​outlook. Spot gold was up 0.6 percent at $4,262.39 per ounce, as of 0421 GMT after ​hitting a seven-week high on Thursday. Prices …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Côte d’Ivoire on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime …

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UAE and Russian Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments in phone call

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Russian Federation His Excellency Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call bilateral cooperation under the two countries’ strategic partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in support of mutual interests. The two leaders also addressed a number of regional and international issues …

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Alef Education reports AED361.6m revenue in the first half of 2026

ABU DHABI / WAM Alef Education Holding PLC, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue rising to AED361.6 million, up 1.2 percent compared to the same period last year. The company also achieved an EBITDA margin of 74.7 percent, one of the highest in the education technology …

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