ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026 is set to take place from 19th to 21st May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The launch was announced during a press conference held on Wednesday to reveal the final preparations for ISNR 2026. The event is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the UAE Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with Abu…
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Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) on Wednesday announced its full acquisition of National Taxi LLC at an estimated enterprise value of Dh1.45 billion, as it looks to deepen its dominance in Dubai and establish a sizeable foothold in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition will be funded entirely through new bank debt facilities, with the final consideration subject to customary post-completion adjustments under the terms of the agreement. The deal is expected to complete in early Q3 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, including from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Founded in 2000, National Taxi is…
MAKKAH — A smart robot with religious services and multilingual translations has been employed by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque to enrich the experience of pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques. The smart robot provides interactive religious and guidance content through an easy-to-use interface, including services that introduce locations and facilities within the Two Holy Mosques, answer a range of religious inquiries, and offer instant translation services, making it accessible to visitors from various nationalities and cultures. The use of these technologies extends the Presidency’s efforts to leverage artificial intelligence to develop…
SYDNEY — Authorities in Australia have issued a warning to patients of a retired Sydney dentist who practised for more than 25 years to get tested for blood-borne viruses due to “poor infection control practices” at the clinic. Blood-borne viruses spread when infected blood or other bodily fluids are passed from one person to another, including through contaminated needles or splashes and spatter of contaminated blood or saliva. The New South Wales state Health issued the extraordinary public health alert on Wednesday, advising all patients at Dr. William Tam’s clinic in Strathfield, western Sydney, to see a doctor and ask…
China’s Ministry and Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently made a major move around the development of the next-generation of mobile networks by approving trials in the 6GHz band for 6G technology. IMT-2030 (6G), which is the government’s main coordinator for 6G development, authorised field trials for 6GHz spectrum in certain regions across China. MIIT explained the move is aimed at advancing technical research, testing and validation based on “key scenarios and performance indicators”, defined by the ITU for 6G. The move will further accelerate China’s push around 6G R&D, standardisation, industrialisation and to promote the sector, MIIT added. China…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sanadak, the Ombudsman Unit for the UAE, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Authority, announced the winners of the “Sanadak Finfluencers Grant” during celebrations marking Global Money Week, held this year under the theme “Smart Money Talks”. The grant aims to support graduates of the Young Financial Advisors programme and empower them to leverage their skills and knowledge to deliver reliable, impactful financial content that promotes financial literacy across the UAE community. This initiative reflects Sanadak’s pivotal role in advancing financial awareness and protecting financial consumer rights, while strengthening trust between the public…
WASHINGTON — US intelligence assessments indicate Iran retains significant missile capabilities despite repeated claims by the Trump administration that Tehran’s military had been “shattered,” according to The New York Times. The report said intelligence findings from early May show Iran has regained operational access to most of its missile sites, including 30 of the 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz. Citing people familiar with the assessments, the newspaper said Iran still possesses roughly 70% of its prewar missile stockpile and mobile launchers. The assessments also found that nearly 90% of Iran’s underground missile storage and launch facilities nationwide…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening as he seeks to downplay differences with President Xi Jinping over the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump is bringing a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week. Among those joining the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP Morgan, Boeing, Cargill and more. In total, 17 US executives will join Trump on the…
AT&T Business recently made history by being the first major North American service provider to offer a quantum resilient SD-WAN service. The operator unveiled this the new capability in partnership with Cisco. The mobile operator is positioning the service as a direct response to the long-term security implications of quantum computing. The offering blends post-quantum cryptography into AT&T’s existing SD-WAN portfolio, drawing on the Cisco 8000 router to deliver what the operator describes as next-generation cryptographic defences for enterprise customers. Global availability for AT&T Business customers is slated for later this year. The move reflects growing urgency around so-called “harvest…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM has marked its successful participation in the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 in Los Angeles, following announcements by eight major global financial institutions managing combined global assets worth US$4.4 trillion during March and April regarding plans to establish a presence in the emirate. During the visit, the delegation, led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, reinforced Abu Dhabi’s position as the Capital of Capital and highlighted the emirate’s role as a key connector of capital between the global north and south. Alongside Al Zaabi, senior executives from ADGM engaged with…