ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) today convened the “Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum” in Abu Dhabi with high-level participation from ministries, relevant authorities, leaders, experts, and CEOs from the industrial sector, in the lead up to the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE). MIITE is the UAE’s flagship industrial platform, taking place 4-7 May 2026 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is hosted by the MoIAT and organised by the ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment…
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ABU DHABI, 8th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games has announced the organisation of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy International Blitz Chess Tournament for Ladies – 8th Edition on 25 April 2026 at the Academy’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Held also…
An Abu Dhabi authority has launched 11 guidelines for handling hazardous materials across the emirate, which are in line with global standards for such management. The guidelines cover all stages of hazardous materials handling within Abu Dhabi, including import, export, transport, storage, manufacturing, packaging, commercial trading, processing, recycling, and final disposal. They also address hazardous materials classification, labelling, and safety data sheets, with clear definitions of roles, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements for each stage. These have been established by the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council. The guidelines aim to raise…
The Dubai World Cup is far more than a race day. It is one of the most iconic moments in Dubai’s social calendar where sport, fashion and culture meet in spectacular style. Over the years, it has also become deeply intertwined with my own journey as a milliner living and working in the UAE, and a week that continues to inspire me year after year. When I first established my millinery brand in Dubai, I could never have imagined how much this city would influence and shape my creative path. Dubai celebrates ambition, elegance and individuality, and over time, I…
DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has directed maximising the use of dam water and developing practical solutions to reduce losses from stored rainwater, to enhance the efficiency of water resource management and support the objectives of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036. This came during an inspection tour of several dams in the Eastern Region, where the Minister reviewed their readiness, operational efficiency, and performance during the recent weather event, which brought heavy rainfall across various parts of the country. During the visit, Al Mazrouei and senior officials from the…
DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) today issued its Guidance on the Virtual Assets Issuance Rulebook. The publication makes Dubai the first jurisdiction globally to codify how digital assets must be created, disclosed, and distributed within a fully licensed environment – the world’s first dedicated regulatory Guidance on Virtual Asset Issuance. The Guidance complements VARA’s Virtual Assets Issuance Rulebook, offering market participants a practical reference for understanding how the issuance regime applies across different categories of virtual assets and different types of issuers. The Guidance provides issuers, VASPs, and market participants with a single…
Vast reservoirs of blue water stretching across rocky terrain, partially submerged shrubs, and rising water levels marked along dam walls – footage shared by authorities captured the scale of rainwater collected across the UAE after a week of intense rainfall. Dams across the country retained about 72 million cubic metres of water following the recent rainfall, reaching roughly 83 per cent of their total storage capacity, with no significant damage reported. That’s roughly the equivalent of nearly 29,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, highlighting the volume captured during the showers. The UAE has 109 dams managed by the Ministry of Energy and…
For the past few weeks, conversations around dining tables and gatherings have taken a different shape. Where is the world heading? When was the last time someone heard an alert? For Dr Azra Khamissa, the conversation was more hopeful, and she chose to take it further through her art. In a moment shared with friends, the word ghafla came up, a state of unawareness, of overlooking what truly matters. It became a reminder that in times of uncertainty, there is still something to hold on to, the blessings around us. The idea stayed with her. UAE-based henna artist Dr Azra…
SHARJAH, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has begun operating a new project to enhance water supply in Kalba city. The project consists of a high-capacity strategic connection between TAQA’s resources and SEWA’s distribution network, ensuring that growing demand is met efficiently and effectively. The total cost of the project reached AED47,510,444. Engineer Yousef Al Hammadi, Director of Kalba Department at SEWA, stated that the project has achieved a significant transformation in Kalba by adding 3 million gallons of water per day to the network. This increased the city’s water distribution capacity from 6…
Just shortly after its debut at Dubai Mall drew massive crowds, Primark’s second UAE store has officially opened, and shoppers are already lining up. The new branch at City Centre Mirdif opened its doors on April 9 at 10 am, with long queues forming outside early in the morning, echoing scenes from the brand’s first launch. Videos shared online show crowds gathering ahead of opening, with live music and in-store performances setting the tone for the launch. The opening also featured a performance by percussionist Rodolphe Manoukian. Royal visit ahead of second opening The buzz around the brand comes just…