DUBAI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted an advanced smart system to enhance the reliability of its electricity distribution networks. The Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System (ASGR) is a pioneering solution focused on full automation and instant decision-making, supporting network readiness to keep pace with Dubai’s rapid urban and economic growth. The innovation is currently being implemented within DEWA’s Distribution Power Division. “We continue to adopt smart and advanced solutions in electricity grid management and operation, in line with the vision of the wise leadership to make Dubai a city of the future…
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ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Management of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) held its meeting, during which members reviewed key regulatory developments and strategic priorities supporting the continued advancement of the UAE’s nuclear and radiation regulatory framework. The Board was briefed on the outcomes of the recent visit of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. During the visit, Grossi commended the UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme and its continued commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, transparency and international…
LONDON —Anti-immigrant protesters in the UK have taken to the streets on Tuesday night, after a 30-year-old man believed to be from Sudan was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Northern Ireland that Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned as “horrific.” Hundreds of protesters, many with their faces covered, attacked police and burned vehicles in a number of locations across Northern Ireland after a video of the knife attack, which left one person with serious neck and head wounds, went viral. Masked crowds gathered in various parts of Belfast on Tuesday evening, setting houses, a bus, cars and…
ONTARIO — A former airline pilot in Canada has been arrested for allegedly flying tens of thousands of passengers for nearly 17 years with a fake pilot’s license, Canadian police announced on Tuesday. Police in Peel, Ontario, said they had charged former Air Canada captain Geoffrey Wall with fraud and other charges following a four-month investigation. “This case is deeply concerning and strikes at the heart of public trust and safety, as the accused is alleged to have put hundreds of thousands of passengers at risk across more than 900 domestic and international flights,” Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah…
The UAE federal government employed 65 per cent Emiratis in 2025, while keeping employee turnover below 5 per cent, the Minister of State for Financial Affairs said during a Federal National Council (FNC) session on Wednesday. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini added that full Emiratisation is not feasible due to demographic realities. Responding to questions from FNC members, Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, said the government had appointed 5,370 employees during 2025, with Emiratis accounting for 65 per cent of the federal workforce. The minister also highlighted what he described as a strong retention…
New AI capabilities help customers implement and scale cloud ERP systems faster with less disruption. Dubai — Epicor, a global leader in industry-specific enterprise software, has announced a major expansion of Ascend with Epicor, a program that offers a proven methodology, business planning support, advanced AI tooling, and expert consulting guidance to help organizations navigate their cloud journeys. The expanded offering includes a 90-day go-live target for qualified ERP cloud implementations, leveraging new AI-driven capabilities that help accelerate time-to-value and ongoing business growth. With this program expansion, Epicor is applying AI to automate and accelerate the most time-consuming parts of ERP delivery, giving customers…
The Wegovy weight-loss pill is now available in pharmacies across the UAE, with prices starting from Dh779. The rollout comes weeks after the UAE became the first country outside the US to receive the oral version of the obesity treatment, giving eligible patients a needle-free option for chronic weight management. The once-daily pill has been developed by Novo Nordisk and is designed for adults living with obesity or those who are overweight and have weight-related health conditions. It offers an alternative to injectable weight-loss medications and is intended to be used alongside a healthy diet and increased physical activity. “We…
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has partnered with FertiClinic Fertilisation Group to establish the ‘FertiClinic Reproductive Research Lab’ at its Abu Dhabi campus. The partnership aims to advance healthcare innovation, scientific research, and clinical innovation through a dedicated platform for reproductive medicine research and clinical collaboration. Housed within ADU’s College of Health Sciences, the facility will include three specialised laboratories dedicated to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), andrology, and cryopreservation. Equipped with advanced technologies and specialised embryological infrastructure, the lab is designed to strengthen translational healthcare research and foster collaboration between university researchers and fertility specialists,…
DUABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that it will be launching dedicated weekly freighter flights on its Boeing 777F aircraft to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, commencing 16th June 2026. Almaty is Emirates SkyCargo’s first destination in Central Asia and the new weekly cargo flights from Dubai will help open a new trade corridor integrating the region into the carrier’s global network. Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest city and a growing commercial and logistics hub serving as an important economic and trade gateway Central Asia. Emirates SkyCargo’s weekly freighter service on Tuesdays will…
SYDNEY — The man accused of committing one of Australia’s worst mass shootings on a Jewish festival at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach last December has been charged with 19 additional offenses. Police say the attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration was inspired bythe Islamic State. They initially charged Naveed Akram with 59 offenses in the days following the shooting, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder and a terror offense. Akram’s lawyer, Leonie Gittani, told a court in Sydney on Wednesday that 19 additional charges had been filed, according to reports…