Telefonica recently revealed it had reused or recycled over 4 million devices in 2025, a significant number as the operator steps up its efforts to hit its zero-waste target by 2030. The Spanish operator said 95% of its waste was reused or recycled during the year, including 3 million routers and set-top boxes. Devices were collected from customers, operations and offices, with 75% reused and the remaining 25% recycled. Telefonica also reused more than 780,000 units of network equipment in 2025, adding this enabled it to meet the GSMA-backed industry commitment to reuse and recycle 100% of collected equipment. In…
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In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions. The device, about the size of a small seed, can be injected into the body using a standard needle and placed near a target nerve. Once in position, it delivers controlled electrical signals that influence how the nerve behaves. It is powered wirelessly from outside the…
In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its Middle East brand launch in Abu Dhabi. As one of the first international high-end investment forum to showcase the vehicle, the forum marks another significant step of FREELANDER’s global journey, with the Middle East identified as its first strategic launch market. Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, delivered a keynote address to senior officials in a closed session,…
ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is broadening international partnerships and strengthening industrial collaboration through its presence at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions, taking place in Paris, France, from 15th to 19th June under the theme “Anticipating Defence and Security Challenges”. Tawazun, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and organised by ADNEC Group, continues to advance the international presence of UAE defence companies through a unified national pavilion. This effort supports deeper engagement with global industry leaders, promotes strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, and facilitates access to…
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Police Rescue Team achieved a distinguished international accomplishment at the FireFit European Championships, recently held in Germany. The competition saw the participation of elite European and international teams specialised in rescue, firefighting, and emergency response. The Dubai Police team succeeded in winning five medals, including three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the team level. The team’s results included winning the gold medal at the European level, the gold medal in the under-30 category at the international level, and the gold medal in the under-30 category at the European level.…
Dubai Police has urged residents to deal only with licensed entities when hiring temporary domestic workers on a daily or hourly basis, while issuing a series of safety guidelines to help protect households. As part of its ongoing awareness campaign, the force stressed the importance of verifying a worker’s identity before allowing them to begin work and ensuring that only authorised individuals are permitted to enter homes. Residents were also advised to keep important documents, cash, jewellery and other valuables in secure locations and out of sight to reduce the risk of theft or loss. Stay up to date with…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has introduced new traffic regulations governing self-driving vehicles, establishing legal responsibilities for owners and operators. The amendments, approved by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and published in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura, add several provisions to the Executive Regulations of the Traffic Law covering vehicles capable of operating without human intervention. Approval required before vehicle deregistration Under the new rules, owners seeking to deregister a self-driving vehicle must first obtain approval from the relevant authority before the vehicle’s traffic record can be canceled. The measure aims to ensure that technical and regulatory requirements…
RIYADH — Qiwa, the digital labor platform operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, said holders of Premium Residency are required to obtain a dedicated work permit available through the platform at a fee of SR100, Okaz newspaper reported. The platform said subscription fees vary according to the size of each establishment and are calculated based on the total number of employees registered under the entity’s unified number. Qiwa also confirmed that training contracts for beneficiaries of the Tamheer program can be documented through the platform. However, it noted that training contracts are not counted toward Saudization…
PRAGUE, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, and Export Finance Australia (EFA), Australia’s export credit agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in advancing trade and investment between the UAE and Australia across key economic sectors. The signing ceremony took place during TXF Global in Prague, a leading international conference for export finance. The MoU was signed by Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of ECI, and John Hopkins, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EFA. “Australia is a valuable partner for the UAE, with whom we…
UAE residents who have not yet booked their summer holidays can still find affordable travel options, but only if they are willing to be flexible with dates, airports, routes and destinations, travel agents have said. As Khaleej Times reported, agents have warned that residents waiting for last-minute summer travel deals could end up paying more, with lower fare buckets expected to close as the July-August school holiday rush gathers pace. However, agents said there are still ways to bring costs down for residents who act quickly and avoid peak travel patterns. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…