DUBAI, 10th February, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$500 million bond issued by Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade PJSC (Al Masraf), marking the Bank’s debut in the international debt capital markets and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading hub for global fixed-income issuances. Issued under Al Masraf’s […]
WASHINGTON, 6 February (WAM) — Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has announced plans to double its technology investments by 2026, targeting a range between $175 billion and $185 billion, following robust financial results for the final quarter of 2025. Net income rose by 30% to reach $34.5 billion, while revenues hit a record high of […]
ABU DHABI, 31st January, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre received 6,846,723 guests in 2025, representing a 4 percent increase compared to 2024, and recording the highest annual figure in its history. The number of worshippers reached 1,531,192, including 257,859 who performed Friday (Jumu‘ah) prayers, 697,961 who performed daily prayers, and 575,372 […]
SHARJAH, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) — Souq Al Jubail in the cities of Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Kalba witnessed remarkable footfall throughout 2025, welcoming more than 5.8 million shoppers. This reflects the prominent status of Souq Al Jubail as a leading commercial, retail, and social destination that supports economic activity and strengthens the food security […]
BEIJING, 29th January, 2026 (WAM) — China’s telecommunications sector maintained steady growth in 2025, official data showed Wednesday. By the end of 2025, the number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.838 million, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The ministry added that this translates to 34.4 5G base stations per […]
ABU DHABI, 29th January, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Group (NMDC) has announced the expansion of its over 170 vessel fleet with an AED618 million self-propelled cutter suction dredger. With an overall length of 148 metres and total installed power of 30,440 kilowatts, the vessel will further enhance NMDC’s marine dredging capacity, in light of the […]
SINGAPORE, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Government of Singapore announced Saturday an investment plan exceeding $785 million to support artificial intelligence (AI) research through 2030, aimed at strengthening the country’s global competitiveness and addressing constraints related to limited human and natural resources through technological solutions. Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information of […]
DUBAI, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its virtual employee Rammas, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT, handled over 1.6 million inquiries in Arabic and English in 2025. Using the most advanced AI model, Rammas delivers accurate, real-time responses by drawing information directly from DEWA’s website. […]
SEOUL, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) — The total number of the Republic of Korea’s railway passengers hit a record high last year, driven by growing demand for high-speed train services, the transport ministry said. A total of 172.2 million people travelled by train in 2025, up 0.6 percent from a year earlier, Yonhap News Agency […]
ABU DHABI, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, and Jotun Abu Dhabi have signed a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in ICAD – KEZAD Musaffah. Jotun Abu Dhabi, part of Jotun, will invest AED450 million in the 83,177 square metre state-of-the-art […]
GENEVA, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has provided US$1.5 million in Voluntary financial contributions to support the activities and programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The contribution reflects the UAE’s continued engagement with the United Nations human rights system and its support for […]
DUBAI, 14th January, 2026 (WAM) — Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East, and 500 Global, one of the world’s most active Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms, announced the Creators Ventures Accelerator, held under the second edition of Creators Ventures programme, is building and supporting creator-led startups collectively […]
