Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) jointly unveiled a new generation of specialised smart ambulances, designed to support patients with complex medical needs requiring advanced care, from the earliest moments of emergency response through to their arrival at the appropriate healthcare facility. The new fleet comprises 18 specialised ambulances, including mobile intensive care unit (ICU) ambulances, maternal and neonatal ambulances, and ambulances designed for patients with additional mobility and transport needs. Each has been purpose-built and equipped to respond to specific and complex emergency…
DUBAI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Baidu, Inc.’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. This milestone reinforces Uber’s position as the platform of choice for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and marks a leap forward in expanding autonomous technology worldwide. As the inaugural step in a multi-year strategic partnership, Dubai serves as the launchpad for scaling thousands of Apollo Go vehicles across Uber’s global network. Starting today, riders in Dubai requesting an UberX or…
CAIRO, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its key interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as it assesses inflation trends and the economic outlook. The overnight deposit rate was held at 19 %, while the overnight lending rate remained at 20 %. The rate of the main operation and the discount rate were also kept unchanged at 19.5 % each. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded the first-ever nesting of an Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) in the emirate, marking a significant milestone for marine biodiversity in Abu Dhabi. Discovered on Saadiyat Island, the nest represents a rare and exceptional occurrence. Abu Dhabi’s mainland coast and offshore islands are primarily recognised as nesting grounds for Hawksbill turtles, with the first confirmed Green turtle nest recorded as recently as 2023. The Olive Ridley nesting represents a further remarkable discovery and confirms them as the third nesting marine turtle species in the…
Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran is heading to Abu Dhabi this September. The actor has been announced as a guest at Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), which will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from September 11 to 13. Organisers announced Chandran’s appearance on social media, writing: “Charithra Chandran is on her way to Abu Dhabi!” Fans attending the event will get the chance to meet the actor, who is best known for playing Edwina Sharma in the second season of Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton. Chandran joined the series alongside Simone Ashley, who played her older sister…
BRUSSELS, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The European Union’s natural gas storage stands at 62% of capacity, according to European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova on Thursday. She stated there is no immediate concern about natural gas supply in the bloc. Data from Gas Infrastructure Europe showed that EU-wide gas storage was filled to 74% of capacity at the same time last year. EU countries are struggling to fill gas storage ahead of winter, as high gas prices have deterred companies from buying fuel to store. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain Misdemeanour Court has convicted two defendants of assaulting a petrol station employee by force and violence while performing his duties as a public service employee, following a dispute over cleaning a vehicle’s windscreen. The court ordered the defendants to perform two months’ community service at the same petrol station where the incident took place and fined each AED 50,000 for assaulting a public service employee and disturbing public order. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026-27 ADNOC Pro League delivered excitement from the opening round, which produced a record 33 goals. The action continues in Matchweek 2, starting on Friday, August 21, with two highly anticipated clashes carrying a rich history between the teams involved. Al Nasr host Al Wahda at Al Maktoum Stadium on Friday, before Sharjah welcome Al Jazira to Sharjah Stadium in the final match of the round on Sunday. The history and statistics behind both fixtures add further intrigue to Matchweek 2. Al Nasr face Al Wahda on Friday, August 21, at 20:35,…
SHARJAH, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Hussein Al Askar, Director of the Customer Service Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), said the authority has reached a significant milestone in its three-year digital transformation journey, achieving 100 percent digital transformation across its key customer services. Between 9th August 2023 and 9th August 2026, SEWA completed 720,037 digital transactions via its Customer Service Department’s digital platform. These included 265,028 transactions for starting services and opening new accounts, 198,971 account-closure transactions and 256,038 general requests. Al Askar said the figures demonstrate a major transformation in service delivery, extending…
For Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, there is one phrase her children know will not help them get something they want: “But everyone has it.” The mother of two children under the age of 10 said requests for particular shoes, school supplies, gadgets and other trending items have become increasingly common as her children have grown older. “They know not to come to me and say, ‘But everyone has it’, because that is not a reason for us to buy something,” she said. Instead, if her children want something that is not essential, they have to explain why they want it.…