ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Marking the seventh anniversary of Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), a national journey of pioneering achievements continues to strengthen ADEX’s position as a strategic partner in supporting UAE industries and expanding the presence of national products in global markets. This journey reflects the UAE’s approach to building a diversified and sustainable economy, supported by an advanced and integrated industrial ecosystem that enhances competitiveness, resilience, and the ability of UAE exporters to expand internationally. Through an integrated range of innovative financing tools and solutions, ADEX has helped transform the productive capabilities of UAE companies…
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DUBAI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, stated tolerance is a fundamental form of capital on which prosperity is built and an essential condition for sustainable economic growth and investment stability. He made the remarks in his opening address at the fourth edition of the “Governments as Incubators for Tolerance” conference, organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in cooperation with the AIM Congress and the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Sheikh Nahyan highlighted President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s vision that prosperity should be founded on…
LONDON — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has backed Britain’s decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, saying escalating violence against Palestinians has made such measures unavoidable. His response comes as Britain moves to restrict imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where settlement construction and settler violence have intensified despite widespread international opposition. Announcing the sanctions on Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament that settler terrorists supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government are committing ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, in the UK’s starkest condemnation since the foundation of the Israeli state.…
Accord to a recent report published by consultancy group PwC, global spending on data centres is set to hit $31.6 trillion by 2050 as demand for AI computing capacity drives a boom in infrastructure investment. In its Global Data Centre Outlook report, PwC predicted annual data centre capex will rise from about $800 billion this year to $1.1 trillion in 2030 and $1.8 trillion by 2050. The consultancy added spending could even approach $50 trillion depending on the pace of AI adoption. The US is expected to capture almost half of the spending, with $15.1 trillion in cumulative capex through…
CAPITALS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM)– Major European clubs made strong starts to their 2026–27 UEFA Champions League campaigns on Tuesday evening, with Manchester City, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Real Betis all securing maximum points in their opening matchday fixtures. Manchester City kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 away victory against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Striker Erling Haaland provided the breakthrough for the English side immediately after the restart, opening the scoring in the 47th minute before doubling the advantage in the 90th minute to seal the win. At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid earned a…
DUBAI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM)– Fahad Al Gergawi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, stated global investment priorities are increasingly shifting towards advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, infrastructure and long-term strategic partnerships. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of AIM Congress 2026, Al Gergawi said the UAE continues to strengthen its investment environment and focus on priority sectors, particularly advanced technology, AI, logistics and infrastructure, including ports, airports and transport networks. He added the UAE’s investment approach extends beyond financial returns to creating a positive impact on both host economies and the national economy,…
HTC recently launched its AI-powered Vive Eagle smart glasses in North America, Europe and Australia for $499. A launch that steps directly into an arena with growing consumer concerns over secret recordings. Designed with a privacy-first architecture, the eyewear features 3K video recording, Zeiss lens options, local AES-256 data encryption, and multi-sensor anti-tamper LEDs. Users can toggle between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini models, which process de-identified requests to prevent AI profiling. The eyewear will ship in two distinct styles and multiple colour variants. The U.S. market entry follows HTC’s initial unveiling of the Vive Eagle last year, where the…
PARIS — Eleven European countries and Canada announced plans Tuesday to introduce national restrictions on trade in goods originating from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said. A joint declaration by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Sweden confirmed their intention to impose national trade restrictions and/or support European measures to that effect. The 12 countries said they were seriously considering adopting such restrictions or other measures in accordance with their national procedures. France, the United Kingdom and Canada welcomed measures already taken by Ireland, Spain,…
DUBAI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s property market continues to attract local and international investment, supported by the emirate’s global appeal, diverse projects, flexible payment plans, security, quality of life and advanced infrastructure, according to developers participating in the International Property Show (IPS 2026). Participating companies also unveiled plans for new projects and investments worth billions of dirhams. Rajinder Kaur, Sales Director at Union Properties, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that investors are increasingly seeking opportunities combining competitive prices, project quality and developer credibility. Raja Jawad Ahmed, Sales Director at Azizi Developments, said the company has delivered more…
Popular Indian restaurant Chokhi Dhani Dubai has announced that it will permanently close its doors, with its final day of operations set for September 15, 2026. The Al Seef restaurant shared the news in an Instagram post, thanking customers for the celebrations and memories they had shared at the venue over the years. “After many memorable moments, shared celebrations, and countless experiences together, Chokhi Dhani Dubai will be closing its doors permanently,” the restaurant said. It added: “To everyone who visited us, celebrated with us, and became a part of our journey, thank you for all the love and memories.”…