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Business & Investments

Fujairah I IWP Project: Major Desalination Initiative in UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 05 May 2026: The development and investment arm of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas for the Fujairah I Independent Water Producer (IWP) project, a 60 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant, with a total investment value of AED 1.046 billion.

The signing ceremony was held at the Make It In the Emirates exhibition.

The agreement was signed by Eng. Mohammed Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of the development and investment arm; Haris Giatsos, Chief Executive Officer of NMDC Infra; and Pedro Almagro, Chief Executive Officer of Lantania Aguas. It was witnessed by Eng. Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of EtihadWE and Chairman of the development company, and Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, Group Chief Executive Officer of NMDC Group.

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Business & Investments

UAE pushes domestic capital as AI investments gather pace

  • AI already attracting more investment than any other industry in UAE history
  • Industry leaders urge manufacturers to accelerate adoption or ‘fall behind’

Abu Dhabi-UAE. 6 May 2026: A UAE minister called for greater recognition of domestic investors in driving industrial growth on day three of Make it in the Emirates 2026, as leaders gathered to explore how AI and advanced technology are reshaping the country’s manufacturing future.

His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, told delegates that AI is already attracting more investment than any other sector in UAE history — and growing fast.

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Automibiles & Motoring

UAE’s ROX Aims for 300,000 Units in Advanced Manufacturing

Made in the Emirates, Made for the World: ROX Unveils Its AI-Driven Ecosystem and Targets 300,000-Unit Capacity in Support of Operation 300Bn

  • ROX unveils its integrated, AI-driven industrial ecosystem under its “Made in the Emirates, Made for the World” approach, advancing the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for advanced manufacturing and export.
  • ROX is partnering with seven leading UAE organisations to integrate capabilities across the value chain, spanning logistics, AI, advanced materials, manufacturing, and talent development.
  • Built in the UAE, ROX targets 300,000-unit annual production capacity by 2030, contributing up to 10% to the UAE’s Operation 300Bn target.

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 6, 2026 – ROX today unveiled its UAE-based, AI-driven industrial ecosystem strategy at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, advancing its “Made in the Emirates, Made for the World” approach to support the country’s ambition to become a global hub for advanced manufacturing and export.

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Sports & Recreations

Special Olympics UAE Publishes Peer-Reviewed Study Advancing Inclusive Health Research

  • Study published in leading medical journal Frontiers in Oral Health
  • Analysis based on 656 athletes screened across 10 health events
  • Findings support the development of evidence-based oral health programs for People of Determination

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 6, 2026 – Special Olympics UAE has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific study in the internationally recognized medical journal, Frontiers in Oral Health, marking a significant milestone in inclusive health research and reinforcing the UAE’s global leadership in this field.

Drawing on data collected through the Healthy Athletes program, the study reflects a structured, institutional approach to leveraging field data to inform the development of specialized healthcare services for People of Determination, enhancing responsiveness to athletes’ needs and improving the quality of care provided.

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Sports & Recreations

الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يحقق إنجازًا علميًا جديدًا يعزز ريادته العالمية في الصحة الدامجة

دراسة علمية محكمة تنشر في الدورية الطبية “فرونتيرز إن أورال هيلث”

شارك في الدراسة 656 لاعبًا تم فحصهم ضمن 10 فعاليات صحية نُفذت بين سبتمبر 2022 ويوليو 2025، في إطار برنامج الكشف الصحي وتخصص “صحة الفم والأسنان”.

أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة 6 مايو 2026: أعلن الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي عن نشر دراسة علمية مُحكّمة في دورية “فرونتيرز إن أورال هيلث- Frontiers in Oral Health“ الطبية المرموقة، تمثل خلاصة فحوصات أجريت في إطار برنامج “الكشف الصحي”. وتعتمد الدراسة نهجًا مؤسسيًا قائمًا على توظيف البيانات الميدانية بشكل منهجي لإنتاج معرفة علمية تدعم تطوير الخدمات الصحية الموجهة لأصحاب الهمم، بما يعزز كفاءة الاستجابة لاحتياجات اللاعبين ويرتقي بجودة الرعاية المقدمة لهم.

استندت الدراسة إلى تحليل بيانات 656 لاعبًا تم فحصهم خلال 10 فعاليات صحية نُفذت بين سبتمبر 2022 ويوليو 2025، في تخصص “صحة الفم والأسنان” ضمن برنامج الكشف الصحي، لتوفر بذلك قاعدة بيانات علمية غير مسبوقة على مستوى الدولة ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا.

وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة مؤشرات إيجابية تعزز فرص تطوير ممارسات العناية بصحة الفم والأسنان، بما يدعم تصميم برامج وقائية وتوعوية أكثر فاعلية لذوي الإعاقات الذهنية والنمائية، إلى جانب تطوير نماذج رعاية صحية متخصصة قائمة على الأدلة. كما تشير هذه النتائج للدور الحيوي الذي يلعبه برنامج الكشف الصحي في الرصد المبكر، وتوفير قاعدة بيانات دقيقة تسهم في الارتقاء بالخدمات الصحية وفق أفضل المعايير العالمية.

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