DUBAI / WAM Emirates Engineering has launched Material Futures Studio, a six-week programme that challenges university students to reimagine retired aircraft materials and transform them into new products. Led by the Upcycling department within Emirates Engineering, the Material Futures Studio brings students together with aviation professionals to work on real-world industry challenges, encouraging fresh thinking while helping develop the next …

DUBAI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has won the SAP Global Innovation Award 2026 in the Services Superstar category for its implementation of Corporate Tax through the EmaraTax digital tax services platform. The FTA achieved the highest rating among 182 global entities that competed for the award, which recognises the acceleration of business outcomes through the effective use …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC delivered record second quarter (2Q) and first half (1H) 2026 revenue, driven by strong Oilfield Services (OFS) growth, disciplined execution and a highly contracted revenue base that provides strong earnings visibility. The company reported revenue of $2.46 billion, up 4 percent year-on-year (YoY), while net profit rose 2 percent YoY to $706 …

BELGRADE / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Belgrade on a working visit to the Republic of Serbia. Serbian President His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić welcomed His Highness upon arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Accompanying His Highness are His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential …

BRATISLAVA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Slovak Prime Minister His Excellency Robert Fico today discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the areas of the economy, development, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, in support of the two countries’ mutual interests. During the meeting in Bratislava, which came during His …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties is set to hand over 11 projects in one year, marking one of the company’s largest delivery milestones and reinforcing its commitment to delivering projects on time and often before time in Dubai’s thriving real estate market. The upcoming handovers include Elitz 1 & 3 by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle, Sportz by Danube …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has recognised 237 hotels in the third cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp for their outstanding commitment to sustainability and responsible hospitality practices. Marking a 55 percent increase on the 153 hotels honoured in the second cycle and more than triple the 70 hotels recognised when the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Japan following the earthquake that struck the country and resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to …

BUSAN / WAM The World Heritage Committee wrapped up its 48th session in Busan, Republic of Korea, with the addition of 25 new sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. All inscriptions during the session were adopted by consensus, reflecting the cooperative spirit that underpins the 1972 World Heritage Convention. This session also marks the first-ever inscriptions on the UNESCO World …

AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, received Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, at his office in the Emiri Diwan. H.H. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the ambassador and discussed with him ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields. The two sides …