Tuesday , 5 May 2026

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Strategic Partnership Between Enata and Ajyal to Advance High-Tech Manufacturing in Abu Dhabi

GULF TIME Enata Holding and Ajyal Holding have announced a strategic partnership to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, focused on the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The project will be delivered through a fully integrated industrial model, encompassing key components of the manufacturing value chain to provide end-to-end solutions. As part of the partnership, …

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Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON / WAM US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United ​States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning, Reuters reported. Trump, in a post on ‌his ⁠Truth Social site, gave few ‌details about the operation, including ⁠whether the US ​Navy would ⁠be involved. He described the effort …

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Advances Ethical AI Dialogue During Integrity Week

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) successfully concluded its annual Integrity Week, held in April 2026, reinforcing academic integrity as a defining principle of its teaching and its student experience, alongside its focus on academic excellence and holistic student development. More than a standalone initiative, Integrity Week reflects the University’s broader mission to cultivate critical thinkers …

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