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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit opens at ADNEC

ABU DHABI/WAM The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) opened on Tuesday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together decision-makers, developers, investors, financiers and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable urban development. Running until 14th May 2026, the summit reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a global platform for shaping future cities and developing more …

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DET highlights importance of regulating trade-name signage on commercial shopfronts

DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of the Dubai Civility Committee, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) continues to regulate the placement of trade-name signage across commercial shopfronts, supporting efforts to preserve the emirate’s overall visual appearance, reduce visual clutter, and enhance road safety. The measures are based on the guidelines set out in the Outdoor Advertising Manual, introduced in …

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UAE designates 16 individuals, five entities on its Local Terrorist List over Lebanon’s Hezbollah links

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities on the approved list of individuals and organisations supporting terrorism (Local …

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Sharjah real estate transactions hit AED3.5 billion in April

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED3.5 billion in April 2026, through 15,669 transactions across the emirate, according to data issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The total traded area in sales transactions reached approximately 13 million square feet, reflecting the stability of Sharjah’s real estate market. The real estate sector in Sharjah is …

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UAE Cyber Security Council, CPX launch ‘UAE Cyber Factory’

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, announced the launch of the ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to strengthen the nation’s digital leadership and reinforce its cyber sovereignty. As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and complexity, the initiative is set to enhance the country’s ability to anticipate, …

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Mubadala invests $325mn in Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company on Tuesday announced a US$325 million investment in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, which, once completed, will be the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, located off the Norfolk coast in the United Kingdom. Mubadala is investing alongside a consortium led by Apollo-managed funds, which includes USS and La Caisse. The investment follows Apollo Funds’ …

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Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of project to deploy Agentic AI across 50% of government sectors within 2 years

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of the new UAE government framework project, …

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Abdullah bin Zayed condemns IRGC members’ infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island to carry out terrorist plot, reaffirms UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the infiltration by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island to perpetrate hostile acts, which resulted in the injury of a member of Kuwait’s armed forces. Furthermore, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed …

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Think Art. Think Tech. Then Break the Algorithm: ADMAF Opens Applications for Inaugural G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As AI and technology continue to shape the art world, ADMAF has launched the new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The programme aims to support the integration of advanced technologies into visual arts practices in the UAE. Open to Emirati and UAE-based …

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