Author: Editorial Team

ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) launched the ‘Future Founders Market’, the first market organised by the Fund as part of its initiatives to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing participants with a practical entrepreneurial experience through an integrated journey that begins with developing ideas and designing products, and extends to building brands, showcasing products to the public, and engaging directly with customers. Aligning with the Fund’s continuous efforts to instil a culture of entrepreneurship among younger generations, the initiative enables participants to acquire practical skills in product development, understand market…

For years, Dubai’s restaurant scene has been defined by spectacle. Dramatic interiors, elaborate concepts and dining experiences designed as much for social media as they were for the table have become part of the city’s identity. But something is changing. The restaurants generating the most excitement in Dubai today are not necessarily the grandest or the most extravagant. Instead, they are the ones that feel effortless. Places where the food speaks for itself, the atmosphere is relaxed, and no one feels underdressed walking through the door. It’s a trend I have found myself talking about more and more over the past…

Scrolling has become second nature. Whether it’s checking Instagram over breakfast, replying to work messages on the go, or watching “just one more” TikTok before bed, many of us spend more time looking at our screens than we realise. That’s why digital detoxing has become one of the biggest wellness trends in recent years. A digital detox simply means taking a break from phones, social media, and constant notifications to focus on real life instead. While the trend first gained traction in the 2010s, it has found a new audience with Gen Z, who are increasingly swapping endless scrolling for…

DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) reported first-half revenue of AED1.519 billion, up 4.5 percent from a year earlier, while net profit after tax rose 16.2 percent to AED468 million. EBITDA reached AED773 million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 7.5 percent, while profit before tax amounted to AED514 million, an increase of 16.2 percent compared to the first half of 2025. Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, said, “Empower’s record results during the first half of 2026 reflect the strength of our business model, the resilience of our operational infrastructure, and our ability to…

AJMAN, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The total number of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Ajman during July reached 1,517, with a combined value of AED1.65 billion. Ahmed Khalfan Al Shamsi, Director of the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, said the trading volume amounted to AED1.08 billion across 1,296 transactions. He added that 138 mortgage transactions were recorded with a total value of AED341 million, with Al Jurf Industrial 1 registering the highest single mortgage transaction at AED20.9 million. Al Shamsi said the figures reflect the upward trajectory of…

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Distribution delivered record first-half results, with net profit rising 59 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $568 million and reported EBITDA increased 39 percent to $786 million, reflecting strong operational performance and inventory gains during the period. Underlying EBITDA increased 14 percent YoY to $603 million. Performance was supported by record fuel volumes, continued network expansion, inventory gains and sustained growth in the higher-margin non-fuel retail (NFR) segment. Fuel volumes reached a record 7.75 billion litres, supported by network expansion, as well as resilient retail and commercial demand. ADNOC Distribution’s fuel retail network, spanning…

DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirati Educator Forum has reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to strengthening its position as a leading global destination for the teaching profession by investing in national talent and empowering Emiratis to help shape the future of private education. Organised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the forum brought together around 100 Emirati teachers from private schools and early childhood centres as part of the implementation of the Emirati Educator Strategy for the private education sector. The strategy aims to increase the number of Emiratis working in the sector to 3,000 by 2033. The…

DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) on Wednesday announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA have operated on a unilateral basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, as well as interline access to 68 Emirates destinations worldwide via Dubai. With regulatory approvals secured, the…

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed for Good Foundation has marked its 34th anniversary, celebrating more than three decades of humanitarian and development achievements inspired by the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE, whose enduring legacy established humanitarian action as a defining pillar of the UAE and a message of compassion that continues to reach communities around the world. Since its establishment on 5 August 1992, the foundation has evolved into one of the UAE’s leading humanitarian and development organisations, delivering impactful programmes both locally and internationally. Its…

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) today released its June 2026 report, Abu Dhabi’s Positioning in the Hydrogen Economy, which identifies Abu Dhabi as one of the most strategically advantaged territories in the global hydrogen race. The report, produced by the Chamber’s Business Intelligence Department, comes at a time of global recalibration in hydrogen ambitions, as global policy uncertainty slows progress in several markets. In contrast, Abu Dhabi is advancing from policy commitments to operational projects, supported by strong fundamentals and targeted investments. The report finds that the UAE benefits…