Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai is ranked second globally in the Intelligent Cities Index published by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries. The ranking reaffirms Dubai’s global leadership in harnessing advanced technologies and AI to enhance quality of life, elevate government services, and facilitate business, reflecting the emirate’s success in building a human-centric, future-ready digital city. Published for the first time by Boston Consulting Group, the index evaluates the maturity of cities in deploying digital technologies and AI to deliver tangible outcomes for residents and businesses. It assesses 61 major cities across…
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Aramex (DFM: ARMX) today announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) and first half (H1) ending 30 June 2026. For the first half of 2026, EBIT increased by 46% to AED 139 million, with EBIT margin expanding to 4.1% from 3.1% compared with normalized H1 2025 results, while net profit reached AED 64 million, compared with normalised net profit of AED 33 million in H1 2025, reflecting stronger operating performance across the business and the measurable contribution of Accelerate28 initiatives. Aramex’s revenue growth accelerated materially in Q2 2026, with Group revenues increasing…
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — UXE Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with South Africa’s NASCENT Group in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, in a move that reflects the Group’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships and strengthening collaboration in future-focused sectors. The agreement builds on a previous official visit by UXE Group to the Republic of South Africa. The visit resulted in the establishment of strategic relationships with leading organisations and companies, culminating in the signing of this agreement with NASCENT Group. This milestone reflects the success of joint efforts to transform promising opportunities into strategic…
ASTANA, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, attended the opening ceremony of the Games of the Future 2026, hosted in the Kazakh capital, Astana, as head of the UAE delegation. The UAE’s participation at the Games is a direct extension of the prominent role established during its hosting of the previous edition in Abu Dhabi, a milestone event solidifying the UAE’s standing as an active partner in developing phygital sports. The 2025 tournament also expanded the global dialogue on the future…
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — IHC today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30th June 2026. IHC reported revenue of AED64.9 billion, representing an increase of 34.5% year-on-year, while profit after tax reached AED26.2 billion, compared with AED8.9 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Gross profit increased by 41.0% to AED16.8 billion, and earnings per share rose to AED8.21. According to a press statement issued by the company today, the results reflect continued growth across several of the Group’s operating sectors, alongside the contribution from IHC’s investment activities and active portfolio management. Revenue growth…
American Hospital Dubai is the first private healthcare provider in Dubai to introduce such advanced solutions for early-stage cancer detection Published: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM American Hospital Dubai, a regional leader in benchmark healthcare and innovative medical solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global healthcare leader Abbott to promote the advancement of innovative early cancer detection capabilities in the UAE. The advanced early detection technologies will exponentially elevate the country’s diagnostic excellence, enabling individuals to benefit from innovative solutions. American Hospital is the first private healthcare entity in Dubai to introduce such an advanced early-stage…
AJMAN, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Member of the Executive Council and Leader of the Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme, announced the launch of the programme’s executive phase, marking the start of its institutional implementation across government entities. The move follows the completion of the programme’s Enablement and Governance Committee; the organisation of the Executive Team; the announcement of the programme’s launch; the issuance of the executive orders regulating the commencement of work and setting the applicable timelines, and the inventory of existing AI use cases across government entities. Sheikh Humaid said the phase aims…
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the Digital Tourist VAT Refund System continues to expand across the UAE, delivering strong operational results during the first half of 2026. The number of retail outlets registered with the Authority and electronically connected to the system rose by 5.9% to approximately 19,340 outlets by the end of June 2026, compared with 18,260 outlets at the end of the first half of 2025. The FTA added that 449 retail outlets were connected to the system during the first six months of 2026, compared with 697…
Residents and visitors can enjoy specially curated dishes for just Dh10 at more than 170 restaurants across over 700 locations in Dubai as the popular Dh10 Dish campaign returns as part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Running until August 30, the month-long initiative includes participating restaurants across malls, cafés, food halls and neighbourhood dining destinations. No bookings or vouchers are required; customers can simply visit participating outlets and request the Dh10 dish. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here’s the list of participating restaurants; Something savoury? The Daily at Rove Hotels: Rove Poke…
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Moove, the global mobility company building the operating layer for autonomous mobility, today announced it has raised $250 million at a $2.1 billion valuation in a Series C funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s Growth Fund, and Ion Pacific. The round also brings in BlueCrest Capital Management and Sona Capital, further strengthening the depth of Moove’s institutional backing, alongside the likes of BlackRock, MUFG, Franklin Templeton, Uber, Left Lane, Square Associates, The Latest Ventures, and the Ontario Power Generation Pension Plan, supporting Moove’s next phase of growth.…