DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered condolences on the passing of Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah, at Majlis Obaidullah in Dubai. Sheikh Khaled extended his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them courage and solace, and recalled the ...

SHARJAH / WAM An array of advances and innovations in AI were showcased by tech experts and inhouse companies at an event organised by the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) at a Business Breakfast event hosted under the slogan “Born in Sharjah, Built for the World”. Techies and experts from companies like Al Hathboor Bikal, Nvidia, HP ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is exploring the adoption of quantum technologies across three core domains: quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum cybersecurity. The initiative targets key sectors such as transportation, mobility systems, and smart infrastructure. It aims to enhance the performance of intelligent systems, accelerate the transition to smart mobility, and reinforce digital security, while ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said on Tuesday that this month’s pension payments will be disbursed on Wednesday, with funds to be deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The total value of June’s pension payments amounts to AED834,511,656.49, compared to AED782,578,834.21 in June 2024, marking an increase of AED51,932,822. The number of beneficiaries ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, the latest developments in the Middle East and their repercussions on regional peace and security. Sheikh Abdullah and Bayramov stressed that advancing diplomacy and dialogue is ...

ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and CS Group – part of Sopra Steria, the European tech leader – specialising in the design, development, and implementation of tactical communication solutions and information systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on an advanced tactical communications project. Signed at the International Paris ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways and Air Europa have celebrated a historic milestone as Air Europa operates its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier’s first-ever aircraft operation from the Middle East. The landmark Boeing 787-9 service represents a significant evolution of the partnership between the two airlines, building on their expanded codeshare agreement and frequent ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which His Highness welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. He expressed his hope that the agreement would serve as a foundation for enhancing stability, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Presight today announced the 10 startups who have won their place as part of the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator, a strategic launchpad designed to propel AI startups to scale with speed, impact, and commercial intent. The announcement follows an evaluation and selection process that attracted 120 applications from AI startups across 17 countries, spanning diverse sectors such as Smart ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the 2024-2025 cohort of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Programme, launched by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), part of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. H.H. ...