May, 2026

• 4 May

  UAE transitions school education to remote learning from May 5–8

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Education today announced the transition to remote learning from Tuesday, 5th May until Friday, 8th May 2026. The decision applies to students, teaching and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide, in line with efforts to ensure the safety of students and education sector personnel. The ministry said …

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• 4 May

  EMSTEEL receives Quality and Compliance Award at Make it in the Emirates 2026

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL Group has announced receiving the Quality and Compliance Award at Make it in the Emirates 2026. The award, presented by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), recognises EMSTEEL’s commitment to quality leadership, regulatory compliance, and sustainable manufacturing across its value chain. This achievement reinforces EMSTEEL’s role in advancing the UAE’s industrial strategy and …

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• 4 May

  ‘Inception’ highlights AI role in boosting UAE industrial competitiveness

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Ashish Koshy, Chief Executive Officer of Inception, said artificial intelligence is a fundamental pillar in enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector, noting that these technologies have evolved from a supporting factor into a core driver reshaping business models and improving production efficiency. Koshy told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the first …

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• 4 May

  Mira Aerospace to launch upgraded HAPS platform by year-end

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Almarzooqi, Chief Executive Officer of Mira Aerospace, a subsidiary of Space42, said manufacturing advanced high-altitude platforms within the UAE is a key pillar in strengthening the presence of national industries in space, aviation technologies, communications and surveillance. He revealed in a statement to Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the first day of …

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• 4 May

  Silal Group, Olive Gaea unveil AI-powered ESG platform ‘ZERO’ at Make it in the Emirates 2026

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Silal Group presented its advanced AI-powered ESG platform, ‘ZERO’, developed by global sustainability technology provider, Olive Gaea, during Make it in the Emirates 2026. The launch marks a major milestone in Silal Group’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. The AI-powered platform significantly strengthens Silal …

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• 4 May

  RAK Ceramics participates in ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM RAK Ceramics announced its participation in the 5th edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, taking place from 4th to 7th May at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Through its participation, the company is showcasing its latest innovations and reinforce its commitment to advancing the UAE’s industrial ecosystem. The company is presenting a range …

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• 4 May

  UAE welcomes FAO decision to condemn Iran over disruption to food, agriculture supply chains

  

  ROME / WAM The UAE welcomed the decision adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council, at a Special Session of the Council, as part of a UAE-led initiative, together with GCC Member States and partners, which included a condemnation of Iran’s actions that jeopardise food security. The decision addresses the implications for global food security and agriculture arising …

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• 4 May

  DXB sustains global connectivity through regional disruption

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai Airports is moving decisively to scale up operations, increasing flight movements in line with available regional routing capacity. Since the situation …

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• 4 May

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Group CEO of HSBC

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC Holdings. The meeting explored prospects and avenues for collaboration in the banking and financial services sector. The discussion also highlighted the UAE’s business ecosystem, with a …

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• 4 May

  Sharjah Ruler witnesses MoU signing between University of Kalba, NAMA

  

  SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, witnessed on Monday morning the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Kalba and NAMA Women Advancement at the university’s headquarters. The MoU was signed by Dr. Najwa Al Hosani, Chancellor of …

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