TOKYO, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite from the Tanegashima Space Centre. The Michibiki satellites are part of Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), a positioning system similar to the Global Positioning System (GPS). The satellite successfully reached its orbit […]
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the fifth cohort of its Capacity Building Programme, an accredited academic programme designed to develop and empower social care professionals across the emirate. Now in its fifth cycle, the programme reflects DCD’s continued commitment to […]
WASHINGTON, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Microsoft on Monday launched its first cybersecurity-specialised model alongside a new AI cybersecurity platform. The company describes MAI-Cyber-1-Flash as a model that’s built “to find challenging vulnerabilities in complex codebases.” The model is built to animate MDASH, Microsoft’s harness dedicated to software vulnerability identification and remediation. The new security […]
BEIJING, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — China successfully sent a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported. The Tianlian II-06 satellite was launched at 8 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit. […]
DUBAI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched its ‘Account Manager’ initiative, introducing a dedicated professional communication channel for strategic customers and partners to strengthen long-term partnerships and enhance the delivery of day-to-day municipal services. The initiative reflects Dubai Municipality’s commitment to designing proactive, customer-centric services that accelerate procedures, simplify customer journeys and […]
WASHINGTON, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — The US military announced that it has begun a new wave of air strikes against Iran, marking the ninth consecutive night of operations. In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes would continue to degrade Iran’s military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping and civilian mariners […]
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has further strengthened its teacher-led learning ecosystem with a suite of enhanced classroom tools designed to help educators deliver more responsive, engaging, and personalised instruction. The latest enhancements enable educators to monitor student understanding in real time, adapt instruction […]
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the second edition of the “Prompt Engineering” programme for members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Al Ain. This is part of KFED’s continuous efforts to empower entrepreneurs with future skills and enhance their readiness to leverage AI technologies […]
AJMAN, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has launched the Artisans Majlis, a landmark initiative aimed at preserving traditional Emirati crafts and ensuring their sustainability as an integral part of the UAE’s national identity and cultural heritage. The initiative provides a dedicated platform to empower artisans, support the […]
TAIYUAN, China, 4th July, 2026 (WAM) — China sent a new satellite group into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province, Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellite group was launched at 5:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. […]
BEIJING, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — China on Thursday sent a new marine satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Haiyang-2E satellite took off at 7:46 am (Beijing Time), sending the satellite into the planned orbit. This content was originally posted at Emirates News […]
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced the launch of a specialised national programme to support and accelerate cybersecurity startups, in partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council. The announcement was made during an event hosted at MZN Hub Al Ain, attended by Dr. Mohamed Al […]
