Author: Editorial Team

ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas and the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer, today announced the completion of its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. EGA announced its intention to acquire the majority stake in Eco Green in April. The transaction has now cleared all required regulatory approvals and closing conditions. EGA is growing a global aluminium recycling business to help meet the world’s increasing demand for low carbon aluminium. With Eco Green, EGA now…

Instagram is looking a little more like an ’80s photo album, with UAE celebrities and influencers joining a trend that began earlier this week and reimagines them in another decade. Using artificial intelligence, participants are giving their photographs a retro makeover, complete with bigger hair, vintage outfits and the finish of an old print. The images might resemble something pulled from a family album, but these are newly generated pictures rather than actual throwbacks. Among those joining in are Emirati life coach Hala Kazim, interviewer Anas Bukhash and radio presenter Kris Fade, while some reality television personalities have turned it…

AHOY, the deep‑tech infrastructure company building the operational layer for Physical AI, and Lumina Partners, a strategic advisory and business development firm from MENA and Europe, today announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance Agreement to accelerate the large‑scale deployment of AI across public sector mobility and critical infrastructure programs. The partnership bridges AHOY’s proprietary technology stack, engineered for on‑chip, and sovereign Physical AI, with Lumina Partners’ strategic advisory expertise and proven capability to structure and operationalize complex technology partnerships for government and enterprise clients. Together, the two organisations will provide a unified pathway for governments and private enterprises to…

OMODA & JAECOO has officially launched the OMODA O5 HEV in the UAE, introducing a new hybrid mobility option combining everyday efficiency, long-distance freedom and responsive performance for a new generation of drivers. Unveiled this week, at the Galadari Motors showroom in Sharjah, the O5 HEV brings OMODA’s “ONE CAR·TWO VIBES” philosophy to the UAE — smooth and efficient for everyday urban mobility, yet powerful and responsive when the journey demands more. Global Momentum, Built for Local Markets The UAE launch comes amid continued global expansion for OMODA & JAECOO. As of July 2026, the brands had entered 77 markets…

SHARJAH, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED4.6 billion in August 2026, through 9,139 transactions across various areas of the emirate. The total traded area in sales transactions reached 12.5 million square feet, reflecting the continued activity of Sharjah’s real estate market. These results reflect the strength of Sharjah’s real estate sector and its continued ability to achieve sustainable growth, supported by a flexible regulatory system and an advanced legislative framework that protects rights and stimulates long-term strategic investments. The indicators also confirm the success of development plans and well-planned urban expansion in enhancing…

For a decade, Dubai Opera has given the city some of its most memorable nights, from soaring arias and spellbinding ballets to sold-out concerts and comedy festivals. Now, as the Downtown Dubai landmark celebrates 10 years at the heart of the city’s cultural scene, it is looking ahead with an ambitious 2026–27 season that brings together some of the biggest names in arts and culture. The anniversary season opens on September 12 with a special gala featuring internationally acclaimed Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, Maestro Ahmed Farag, the UAE National Orchestra and the Festival Chorus. From there, the programme expands to…

AJMAN, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Chamber marked a notable presence at the AIM Summit 2026, holding more than 60 meetings and discussions with government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and global business representatives. These discussions explored collaborative partnerships, investment prospects, and trade exchange opportunities, ultimately serving to strengthen economic ties and open new avenues for cooperation with international markets. The Chamber is committed to promoting investment opportunities in Ajman across the fields of logistics, smart warehousing, smart transportation, smart storage, innovation hubs, and recycling. Furthermore, it seeks to highlight prime opportunities within the sectors of “industry, tourism, real estate,…

DUBAI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, honoured students from the Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation who achieved outstanding results at the FIRST® LEGO® League Asia Open Championship 2026 and received academic awards through the FitzEd 2026 Summer Programme at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. The ceremony was attended by Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, members of the Board, a number of officials, as well as the students’ parents and school principals.…

SHARJAH, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) strengthened its regional presence in the exhibitions and conferences sector through its participation in the 2026 World Trade Centres Association (WTCA) Middle East & Africa (MEA) Regional Conference, hosted recently in Cairo by World Trade Centre Cairo. The conference brought together a distinguished group of business leaders, investors, innovators and representatives of World Trade Centres from across the region, providing a platform to explore new opportunities for collaboration and strengthen economic ties. The Centre’s participation reaffirmed its role in supporting the growth of the exhibitions and conferences sector, strengthening trade…

BRUSSELS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has confirmed that the European Union faces no immediate oil supply problems, despite continued instability in the Middle East and sharp volatility in crude oil and petroleum product prices. The Commission said following a meeting of the Oil Coordination Group, which brought together experts from the European Commission, EU Member States, industry, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Energy Community and NATO, that supplies to the European market remain secure. It noted that demand for jet fuel and diesel continues to be met through higher refinery production in EU countries, alongside…