Abu dhabi: Aldar announced today the launch of 450 townhomes exclusively for UAE nationals at the family-oriented Al Deem community, located northeast of Yas Island. Set to launch for sale on 12 September, the townhomes are thoughtfully designed to integrate contemporary living with traditional Emirati values. According to Emirates News Agency, the development comprises three- and four-bedroom townhomes that prioritize space and comfort. Each unit features a majlis and multiple entrances to optimize privacy and convenience. The community includes 26 three-bedroom live-work homes, a first in the UAE, with commercial space on the ground floor and private living quarters above.

Dubai: Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for vulnerable populations in the Arab States. The new initiative focuses on creating sustainable jobs for refugees, internally displaced, and marginalized youth in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration seeks to replace short-term aid with long-term employment solutions by integrating philanthropic capital with private sector expertise. The initiative, grounded in market-based solutions, is designed to support the recovery and resilience of fragile economies in the region. This

Fujairah: Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) has confirmed the completion of all preparations for the launch of the most prominent event on its economic and scientific agenda, the 10th Fujairah International Mining Conference, held under the theme ‘Mineral Resources for a Sustainable Community.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the conference is scheduled to take place from October 28-30, 2025, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. The event will be organized in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Arab Organisation for Industrial Development, Standardisation,

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from Khalifa University of Science and Technology. During the meeting held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness congratulated the academic and administrative staff on the university’s significant progress in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, noting its advancement by 25 places to reach 177th globally, placing it among the top 200 universities worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to creating an integrated academic and knowledge-based ecosystem that aligns with the rapidly evolving global landscape. He

Abu dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the completion of a debottlenecking expansion at Al Taweelah alumina refinery, unlocking up to 50,000 tonnes per year of additional alumina production. The project installed a third ball mill at the alumina refinery, enhancing operational resilience and enabling future production growth at the UAE’s only alumina refinery. According to Emirates News Agency, ball mills grind bauxite ore into fine particles that are then chemically processed into alumina. The new mill adds to two existing units already in operation at Al Taweelah, significantly reducing the risk of unplanned outages, improving overall availability, and

Abu dhabi: Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has onboarded its most AI-intensive cohort to date, welcoming 26 high-growth startups to its 17th Cohort. Together, these companies have raised over USD 223 million (AED 818 million), the largest funding total of any Hub71 cohort to date, underscoring the calibre of startups scaling from Abu Dhabi and rising investor confidence in Abu Dhabi’s position as a global centre for advanced technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, over eighty per cent of startups selected are developing AI-driven solutions to address critical challenges across priority sectors, including HealthTech, FinTech, and ClimateTech, contributing to

Kalba: Under the directives and guidance of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the patronage and oversight of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Shurooq announced a new flagship addition to its arts and culture portfolio in Kalba: the Kalba Rock Art Centre. The site is among the largest and richest rock-art locations in the United Arab Emirates, offering a window onto the region’s history through engravings and artefacts dating to the Neolithic period or earlier.

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, received Shihab Al Faheem, Ambassador of the UAE to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, at the Ruler’s Court. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ruler of Ajman welcomed the Ambassador, expressing his wishes for the success of efforts aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and Japan to serve the shared interests of both nations. The meeting focused on reviewing the