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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, announced a strategic partnership with Human Life CORD Japan Inc (HLC), to localise the development and clinical application of umbilical cord–derived stem cell therapies in Abu Dhabi. This step represents a significant milestone in expanding access to stem cell therapies …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During the tour, His Highness reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and readiness of national industries across a range of …

SHARJAH / WAM Bank of Sharjah today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended 31st March 2026, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong momentum achieved over the last two years. The Bank recorded net profit of AED151 million, up 30% from AED116 million in 2025, while profit before tax increased 28% to AED166 million, reflecting strong revenue …

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Nicomatic to establish a strategic cooperation framework for the local supply of advanced connector technologies at the Make it in the Emirates 2026. Witnessed by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO, EDGE, the LOI was signed by Julien Nicollin, Group CEO, Nicomatic, and Ahmed Al Khoori, SVP, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading public and private sector entities at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ (MIITE 2026), reinforcing its commitment to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and support the growth and competitiveness of SMEs as key contributors to the national economy. The MoUs …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Innovation Platform Capital (iPC), Luxembourg, and Intelligent Investment Holding (IIH), ADGM Abu Dhabi, have announced the launch of a strategic joint venture to develop a UAE-based green hydrogen production platform, marking a significant milestone in advancing the region’s clean energy transition. The project will progress through multiple development phases designed to establish a scalable clean …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received phone calls from a number of leaders, who expressed their condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates, describing them as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. His …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Wednesday H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. The meeting took …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB) to establish a structured framework for the delivery of premium, Shari’a-compliant banking services to ADFBC members. The agreement will see ADIB extend its full spectrum of Private and Priority Banking services, including dedicated …

ABU DHABI / WAM EDGE has signed a Global Air Carrier Services Agreement with Etihad Airways at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE 2026), consolidating its airfreight operations under the UAE’s national carrier. Under the agreement, EDGE will procure airfreight services through Etihad Airways’ cargo operations for shipments on behalf of itself and its growing portfolio of 35 entities. The …