Author: OMN AI

Abu Dhabi Police have started a wide road safety campaign in schools across the emirate. The goal is to improve student awareness of traffic rules and reduce accidents during school travel hours. The programme comes as students return to the new academic term, when roads become more crowded in the morning and afternoon. The campaign is called the “Back to School” initiative. It is led by the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate. Officers are visiting schools and speaking directly to students. They are teaching simple and practical safety habits that can be used every day. Police say early learning is…

The UAE OPEC exit impact is reshaping global oil markets. The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC from May 1. This move removes one of the group’s key producers. It also weakens OPEC’s control over oil supply and prices. India may be one of the biggest winners from this shift. India imports most of its crude oil needs. So any change in global supply directly affects its economy and inflation. For India, the impact is immediate and important. Lower oil prices can reduce import bills. This can also ease inflation in food and transport costs. A weaker OPEC…

Abu Dhabi has taken new action in the legal sector. A private notary has been fined for breaking rules. The fine is Dh30,000. The decision shows stronger oversight of legal services. Authorities say the goal is to protect trust and accuracy in legal work. The move is part of efforts to improve professional standards in the emirate. The Private Notary Affairs Committee issued the decision. It works under the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The committee said the notary failed to follow laws and regulations. These rules guide how private notaries must work. Officials said compliance is very important for all…

The United Arab Emirates has approved a major new plan to strengthen its industry. The government has launched a National Industrial Resilience Fund worth Dhs1 billion, equal to about $272 million. The goal is to improve supply chains and support local factories. It will also reduce reliance on imports. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The move is part of a wider plan to grow the economy and improve national security. The new fund will focus on key sectors. It will help local production of more than 5,000 critical products.…

UAE strongly condemned a shooting that targeted US President Donald Trump after an incident disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE stands in full solidarity with Trump, his family, and the United States government. The statement was reported by WAM shortly after the event in the US capital. The incident happened near the Washington Hilton hotel, where the annual political and media dinner was taking place. The dinner is a major yearly event that brings together journalists, political leaders, and public figures. Security teams were already on high alert due…

India has stepped up its diplomatic effort in the Gulf as tensions rise in West Asia. A key moment in this push was the Doval UAE strategic meeting held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting came soon after his visit to Saudi Arabia. It shows India’s active engagement with key Gulf partners during a sensitive regional phase. The Doval UAE strategic meeting took place at a time when the region is dealing with conflict and a fragile ceasefire. The situation in West Asia has created…

The Make in UAE 2026 platform has named the Abu Dhabi Investment Office as a key partner for its next major edition. The event will focus on industrial growth and national transformation. It will take place from 4 to 7 May 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi. Make in UAE 2026 is one of the country’s main platforms for industry development. It supports manufacturing, investment, and innovation. The event aims to bring global and local partners together. It helps build a stronger industrial base in the United Arab Emirates. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office will play a central role in the…

The UAE weather forecast shows fair to partly cloudy skies on Sunday. The National Centre of Meteorology says conditions will stay warm across the country. The weather will be stable in most regions. Sunshine will mix with light clouds during the day. Winds will blow from the northeast to the northwest. Their speed will be around 10 to 25 km/h. At times, winds may become stronger. They can reach up to 40 km/h in some areas. This may cause blowing dust, especially in inland regions. Drivers may face lower visibility during dusty periods. Sea conditions will stay mostly calm. The…

Abu Dhabi loan dispute ruling has led to the dismissal of a bank case worth nearly Dh950,000. The court said the bank did not follow key Central Bank rules on loan guarantees. This made the claim invalid under UAE law. A bank in Abu Dhabi went to court to recover Dh949,938. The case was filed against a woman borrower and a guarantor. The bank also asked for 9 percent yearly interest from the time of default. It also demanded legal costs. Court papers show the loan was given to the woman. Another person signed as a guarantor. The bank submitted…

Brain Tumour Smart Molecules is a new medical research from Abu Dhabi. Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi have created special molecules that can both detect brain tumours and help destroy cancer cells. The work was published in a leading chemistry journal. The research focuses on glioblastoma. This is one of the most aggressive brain cancers. It is also the most common malignant brain tumour in adults. It grows fast and spreads into nearby brain tissue. Doctors find it very hard to treat. Even with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, many patients survive only about 12 to 18 months after…