Abu Dhabi 5 May 2026: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Pavilion has concluded its first day at in the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition (SAHA) 2026, receiving significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies in the defence and security sectors. The exhibition, which brings together thousands of global companies and key decision-makers from over 120 countries, is set to continue until 9 May at the Istanbul Expo Center. The UAE;s participation is supported by the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 2026: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE;s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has announced that its strategic partnership with Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC, has surpassed AED 1.3 billion in approved financing for companies based in Dubai Industrial City, reinforcing its role in enabling industrial growth and advancing the UAE;s economic diversification agenda. Since the inception of the partnership, EDB has approved AED 1.304 billion in financing across 34 transactions, supporting 19 clients operating within Dubai Industrial City. The milestone ref

The measure of any nation is found in the courage of those who stand to protect it. This year, as we mark the 50th Armed Forces Unification Day, we honour the men and women who have transformed a founding vision into one of the most capable, respected and formidable defence forces in the world. On May 6th, 1976, our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul in peace, and the visionary rulers who stood beside him, made a decision that would define a nation forever. From that day, a single unified force took shape across land, air and sea, bound together under one vision, one leadership and one unbrea

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 2026: CredibleX today announced its Series A funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, with participation from existing investor Further Ventures as part of a broader USD 15 million equity raise. CredibleX is a UAE-based SME licensed lender specialising in providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fast access to working capital through its digital platform. The business has differentiated itself through its focus on embedded partnerships, enabling it to efficiently scale across distribution partners and SME networks. Founded in 2023, CredibleX has grown into

Abu Dhabi 2 May 2026: ADNEC Group, a Modon company, is completing the final preparations for the fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates, which will return to the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 4 to 7, 2026. Organised by ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), ADNOC, and L;IMAD Holding Company, this year;s event will be the most significant in the show;s history. The exhibition will feature 12 strategic sectors, offering a dynamic platform for innovators, manufacturers, and investors to con

Addis Ababa – May 2, 2026: The official press conference for the Zayed Charity Run was successfully held on the 1st May in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a key milestone ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for May 3 at Meskel Square. The conference brought together senior officials, media representatives, and key partners to highlight the humanitarian and sporting significance of the initiative, which has grown into a global movement held across multiple countries including the United Arab Emirates, United States, Egypt, China, and Brazil. During the conference, H.E. Lt. General (Ret.) Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the S