ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM and the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a formal framework for cooperation and mutual assistance between the two Authorities. The MoU was signed by Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of the FSRA of ADGM, and Ms. Vasiliki Lazarakou, Chair of the HCMC. The MoU provides a practical framework for the FSRA and HCMC to work together on the supervision and regulation of capital markets, including structured information exchange and mutual assistance within their respective mandates, helping…
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DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has concluded the inaugural GameForward accelerator programme with three Emirati studios awarded grants and two securing PlayStation publishing partnerships. The outcomes mark a significant milestone in the commercialisation of home-grown game development and further reinforce Dubai’s position as an emerging global gaming hub. The programme supported 16 Emirati-led studios, representing 25 founders, and culminated in a Demo Day and awards ceremony attended by industry experts, strategic partners, publishers, and investors from…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has won two prestigious awards for the “ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon” and “Active Hub” at the International Sports Convention Awards 2026, in recognition of its efforts in developing sports initiatives and enhancing community participation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The awards were announced during the International Sports Convention held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The Abu Dhabi Sports Council won the “Diversity and Inclusion” award for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025, one of the region’s leading sporting events, which contributes to promoting a…
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal –State Security Chamber– has sentenced an Emirati national called Saif Salem Saif Ali Al Muqbali to three years in prison and fined him Dh5 million, while also ordering the removal of the offensive video, the closure of his social media accounts, and the confiscation of the phone used in committing the offence. The UAE Attorney General had earlier ordered the defendant to stand trial in expedited proceedings after investigations revealed that he had published a video containing incitement and calls to marry underage girls in the Kingdom of Morocco, falsely claiming that Moroccan…
MAKKAH — Rapid intervention of medical teams from the Makkah Health Cluster has been instrumental in saving the lives of four Hajj pilgrims after suffering from acute heart attacks. The pilgrims in their sixties and seventies were from Algeria, Malaysia, and Syria, and the fourth pilgrim was a doctor from Iraq. The swift response of the medical teams within the Saudi Model of Care’s Urgent Care track stabilized the three patients, who required immediate medical intervention, in record time, meeting international recommendations for emergency cardiac care.The integrated services across the Makkah Health Cluster facilitated the rapid transfer of the patients…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Shisir Khanal. During the call, Prince Faisal and Winston Peters reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. They discussed the latest regional developments and the related topics. During the phone conversation, Prince Faisal and Shisir Khanal discussed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them to serve mutual interests of the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette
Honor plans to officially launch its Robot Phone in Q3 2026, as the company followed up the mobile device’s unveiling at MWC26 Barcelona with a showcase at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. After first teasing the device in Barcelona in March, Honor announced it is gearing up to rollout the smartphone later this year, although pricing and launch markets were not revealed. Honor said it showcased “the future of mobile imaging” at the Film Festival, serving as the official partner for a dedicated China Night at the event. It claims the innovative device garnered praise from world renowned filmmakers, actors…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said suspected Ebola deaths linked to the ongoing outbreak in Congo had risen to 139, with numbers expected to increase further as investigations continue. Amid growing concern, the UAE said authorities are prepared to handle any emerging Ebola-related health situations. Doctors reassured residents that the public risk remains ‘extremely low.’ Medical experts urged travellers to stay informed about symptoms and follow basic precautions. They stressed that Ebola does not spread through casual public contact such as travelling through airports, malls, or public transport. ‘Ebola does not spread through casual contact’ Doctors said one…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai), headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of DIEZ, held the graduation ceremony of its 15th cohort. The cohort comprised 394 graduates across 16 undergraduate and master’s programmes. The ceremony was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the presence of Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai and Member of RIT…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, becoming the first government entity in the UAE to launch this initiative. This move underscores DEWA’s continued leadership in using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve the way it works and delivers services. It represents a major step in leveraging AI agents to support everyday work across the organisation. Copilot Cowork functions as a digital colleague that helps employees plan and carry out complex, multi-step tasks across Microsoft 365 applications. This enhances productivity, improves efficiency and accelerates the transition towards a…