Author: Editorial Team
AJMAN, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting has been awarded the CGMA Future-Ready Academic Validation Seal, an international distinction conferred by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA). Awarded following a rigorous external review, the validation recognises programmes that prepare graduates for a profession being reshaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making. The recognition confirms that Ajman University’s curriculum aligns with the competencies underpinning the CGMA Professional Qualification, integrating digital technologies, analytics, integrated reporting, and sustainability throughout the student learning experience. Rather than treating these as emerging specialisations,…
ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship conducted a visit to the Innovation Centre at Zayed Authority for People of Determination in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to learn more about the Authority’s pioneering work in supporting, rehabilitating and empowering People of Determination. The delegation included Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation; Panagiotis Theodoropoulos, President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation; Yousef Abdullah Al Batran and Mohammed Bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, members of the Federation’s Board of Directors; representatives of the Federation; heads of the…
ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Agthia Group PJSC (AGTHIA:UH), one of the region’s leading food and beverage companies, today reported its first-half and second-quarter of 2026 results, reflecting the growing impact of its multi-year transformation, with stronger cash generation, a materially healthier balance sheet, and a 14.4% increase in the interim dividend. The Group’s transformation gathered pace in H1 2026, as Agthia advanced its portfolio reset while navigating external challenges and cost pressures. For the first half, Group Revenue increased 7.4% year-on-year to AED 2.6 billion, underpinned by one-off sales under the UAE food security programme that reflected…
AMMAN, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Jordan and the United States signed a four-year strategic objectives agreement on bilateral cooperation at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported. The agreement, valued at $354.6 million, is the first of its kind with the current US administration and aligns with its new foreign assistance priorities. It will support Jordanian government efforts to implement national priorities under the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV). As for its scope, the agreement focuses on supporting national priorities by strengthening long-term water security, economic resilience, and self-reliance through programs and projects in water…
SHARJAH, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2026 has secured Gulftainer as a strategic sponsor, bringing one of the region’s largest ports and logistics operators to the forefront of global discussions on supply chain resilience and economic competitiveness. Announced by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the sponsorship reinforces the Forum’s ambition to connect high-level dialogue with the infrastructure, investments and public-private partnerships that will shape a more adaptive and resilient world at a time when governments and businesses face rapid shifts in the global economic landscape. Organised in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment…
SHARJAH, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have commenced supplies of natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region to Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity in Kirkuk, to further support the electricity sector in Iraq. Based on an agreement signed last December with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum, as joint operator of the Kurdistan Gas Project, will supply 100 MMscf/d of gas from the Khor Mor gas processing facility to Kirkuk Taza power station for an initial term of one year to help improve power generation and services in…
NEW YORK, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell as low as 4% on August 4 to a three-week low. Brent crude futures fell US$3.11, or 3.71%, to US$80.66 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate futures dropped US$3.58, or 4.46%, to US$76.76 a barrel. Both contracts fell to their lowest since July 13 earlier in the session. Earlier in the session, both benchmarks had risen more than 2%. Source: Emirates News Agency
There are few sensible reasons to venture outdoors during a Dubai summer. Dining, however, is one of them. On one particularly balmy evening, we headed to J1 Beach, which continues to quietly cement itself as Dubai’s most compelling collection of beach clubs and serious restaurants. It’s a destination that understands the difference between expensive and exceptional. This visit also happened to coincide with World Caviar Day — a celebration I confess had somehow escaped my diary until now. It did, however, remind me of my neighbour back in the tiny Northumberland village of Glanton, whose enduring claim to fame is…
DUBAI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have launched its “Summer of Innovation” event, bringing together police personnel, university students, innovators and innovation diploma participants to promote a culture of creativity, future foresight and practical problem-solving that supports institutional excellence and future readiness. The event, organised by the Knowledge, Innovation and Development Centre at the General Department of Administrative Affairs, was inaugurated by Dr Major General Ahmad Zaal Bin Krishan Almheiri, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Financial and Administrative Affairs, in the presence of Major General Dr Saleh Abdullah Murad, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Administrative Affairs, senior officers and participants. Major General…
ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Mubadala Excellence Programme has announced the renewal of its support for Emirati powerboat racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz, reaffirming its commitment to developing national talent and empowering athletes to compete at the highest international levels. The programme provides comprehensive technical and logistical support through physical and technical preparation programmes, training camps in Norway, and participation in the 2026 UIM F4 Powerboat World Championship, including the round in Italy from 7–9 August, followed by the Norway Grand Prix in Drammen from 21–23 August. The programme also focuses on enhancing athletic performance through sports data…