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One of the UAE’s first specialised interdisciplinary programmes supporting climate adaptation, sustainability, and blue economy sector goals New Foundation Year and Bachelor’s degree to open from September 2026 intake Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2 June 2026: As the UAE advances its sustainability, climate resilience and blue economy ambitions, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has launched a new academic programme designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to shape the future of our oceans and coastlines. From September 2026, students will be able to enrol in the new Foundation Year and three-year Bachelor’s degree i
Abu Dhabi, 2 June 2026: Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, operated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched the second edition of its HACK4IMPACT hackathon, bringing together changemakers to develop practical solutions that address key social priorities and contribute to positive social impact across Abu Dhabi. Launched in line with the objectives of the UAE’s Year of Family, this edition of the hackathon focuses on addressing family-related challenges through innovative and community-driven approaches. Taking place from 16-18 June 2026 at Athar+, th
Shipment transported in refrigerated containers from Al Sila; Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market. Partnership reflects Etihad Rail Freight;s ongoing efforts to expand its services and diversify cargo deliveries from source to destination. Abu Dhabi, UAE- 2 June 2026: As part of a community-driven initiative, Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail which is responsible for delivering freight services, has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fishermen Cooperative Society (ADFCS) to support local fishermen by transporting fresh fish via refrigerated containers from Al Sila; Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market. This initiative reflects Etihad
The acquisition accelerates deployment of dialect-aware, low-latency Arabic voice agents built for enterprise and public sector use across the UAE…
SBC Summit has overhauled its ticketing structure with the introduction of five dedicated pass categories, while Affiliate Leaders Summit will now operate as…
Saudi Arabia-based fintech Arib has raised $23.5 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital. The round included Sharia-compliant…
Jordan Capital and Investment Fund (JCIF) has launched Manara Ventures, a JOD 50 million ($70.5 million) scale-up fund focused on…
Global EDM icon Tiësto will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a standout performance at the MEO Arena. With a…
HE Al Zeyoudi: ‘What this moment has done is accelerate the timelines of existing plans, and underscore the wisdom of building an open, diversified, and resilient trade architecture before it is needed.’ Prague, Czech Republic – 24th May, 2026: His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, participated in ‘The Ripple Effect: How the Iran War is Shaping Global Economies and Politics’ panel at the GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague, outlining the UAE;s response to the disruption of global trade routes and reaffirming the country;s position as a stable and resilient trade hub. Addressing senior polic
UAE national wins AED10 million prize at Dream Dubai;s grand draw at Global Village. Dubai, UAE, 25 May 2026 – Dream Dubai, in partnership with Global Village, has awarded its largest ever grand prize of AED10 million to Jamal Al Matrooshi, a 31-year-old UAE national and Civil Defense employee. Launched as part of Global Village;s 30th anniversary celebrations, the landmark campaign gave all Global Village visitors complimentary entries into the grand prize draw, culminating in one of the most significant prize moments ever awarded in the UAE. Jamal, who describes himself as a simple and humble individual, was at home following the l