Business News UAE

Dubai Chambers signs four MoUs with Chinese business chambers

News Editor 16/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai Chambers has signed four Memorandums of Understanding with leading chambers of commerce in China as part of efforts to strengthen business cooperation, expand trade and investment ties, and connect companies in Dubai with counterparts across key Chinese cities. The

Energy

32nd IRENA Council reviews World Energy Transition Outlook 2026 in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 16/10/2026

The 32nd Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has opened in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 300 government representatives and delegates to assess progress on the global energy transition and discuss priorities for the years ahead. The meeting, taking place from October 14 to 16, serves as one of IRENA’s key […]

News UAE

ADAFSA Highlights Agricultural Transformation Initiatives at Al Dhafra Dates Festival

News Editor 16/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is showcasing a range of initiatives focused on sustainable agriculture, food security and agricultural innovation at the fifth Al Dhafra Dates Festival and Auction, being held in Zayed City from October 16 to 25. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival […]

Health

UAE Ministry of Defence Opens Registration for ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026

News Editor 15/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scientific programme and opened registration for the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine – Abu Dhabi 2026, which will take place from 9 to 13 November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The congress is being organised by the Ministry of Defence in […]

Real Estate

Gargash Prime, JINGDONG Property Plan Major Logistics Hub in Dubai

News Editor 15/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Gargash Prime and JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture focused on developing a major logistics facility in Dubai. The proposed project will cover around 2.5 million square feet of land, equivalent to approximately 250,000 square metres,

Arts & Culture

Al Dhafra Dates Festival Opens Friday with Kuwait as Guest of Honour

News Editor 15/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM ABU DHABI: The fifth edition of the Al Dhafra Dates Festival will open on Friday, October 16, in Madinat Zayed, bringing together farmers, producers, artisans and heritage enthusiasts for 10 days of competitions, auctions and cultural activities. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin […]

Arts & Culture UAE

Global Village opens Season 31 with new attractions and cultural experiences

News Editor 14/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Global Village will open Season 31 on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 pm, welcoming visitors with new attractions, dining concepts, live entertainment and cultural experiences under the theme “A More Wonderful World.” The new season will run until May 2027 and builds on Global Village’s three-decade legacy as one of the UAE’s […]

Education

Sharjah unveils ethical AI framework for private schools

News Editor 14/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has introduced an ethical framework governing the use of artificial intelligence in educational institutions across the emirate, aimed at ensuring AI is used safely, responsibly and effectively. The framework is designed to strengthen the quality of education, support digital transformation and help teachers

Economy

Sharjah Digital Department, AWS partner to advance government digital capabilities

News Editor 14/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen cooperation in digital capability development, knowledge exchange and technical expertise. The agreement supports Sharjah’s wider digital transformation agenda and aims to enhance the capabilities of government entities while

Tech

Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate on IoT devices by year-end

News Editor 13/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that smaller AI models could be only months away from gaining the ability to autonomously replicate across commercial Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, raising new cybersecurity and containment concerns. The company said increasingly capable AI systems could potentially spread across devices such as

Banking UAE

CBUAE to host 2026 UAE Banks Reception in Bangkok during IMF-World Bank meetings

News Editor 13/10/2026

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) will organise the 2026 Annual UAE Banks Reception in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, October 15, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF). The event will take place alongside the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, […]

GCC Health

GCC achieves full basic health service coverage for youth and adolescents

News Editor 13/10/2026

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have achieved 100 percent coverage of basic health services for adolescents and young people, significantly higher than the global average of 68 percent, according to data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT). The figures show that the number of people […]

Economy

AquaIndex Plans UAE Water Token Launch as Part of Global Expansion

News Editor 12/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM AquaIndex is preparing to launch a UAE water token as part of its broader international expansion strategy, marking a new step in the company’s efforts to connect water-related assets and digital finance. The planned token launch in the United Arab Emirates is expected to support AquaIndex’s global growth ambitions while strengthening its […]

Sport UAE

UAE officially joins World Gymnastics, gains access to international events

News Editor 12/10/2026

The UAE has officially joined World Gymnastics, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to strengthen its presence in international gymnastics competitions and development programmes. The country is represented by the Gymnastics Committee of the UAE Sports for All Federation, which will now be eligible to participate in international gymnastics events and initiatives

Health

RASID, M42 Detect Rare Candida Auris Clade Through Abu Dhabi Wastewater Surveillance

News Editor 12/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The Reference and Surveillance Intelligence Department (RASID) at the Central Testing Laboratory of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, in collaboration with global health company M42, has detected and isolated a rare genetic clade of the antifungal-resistant pathogen Candida auris through Abu Dhabi’s wastewater surveillance programme. The

Energy

UAE and France Strengthen Energy Cooperation at Abu Dhabi Forum

News Editor 09/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has joined forces with CCI France UAE to host the UAE-France Energy Forum at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, experts and investors from both countries. Held under the theme “Powering Tomorrow Together,” the forum focused on expanding bilateral energy

News UAE

UAE Expands Cultural and Creative Industries Ecosystem with New Investment, Funding and Talent Initiatives

News Editor 09/10/2026

The UAE is accelerating efforts to position culture and creativity as fully integrated economic sectors, linking talent and creative production with financing, intellectual property rights, distribution networks and domestic and international markets. Developments recorded across the country in 2026 highlight the growing scale of the UAE’s cultural and creative industries,

NEWS DESK

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 to Convene Institutions, Regulators, and the Global Bitcoin Community at Europe’s Premier Bitcoin Conference

News Editor 09/10/2026

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, October 9, 2026 — Bitcoin Amsterdam, Europe’s most influential annual Bitcoin conference, returns to the Sugar Factory on November 5 and 6, 2026, bringing together the banks and funds moving bitcoin onto their balance sheets, the policymakers shaping the rules around it, and the builders and community voices driving its global adoption. Now

Tech

3rd Global Islamic FinTech Forum 2026 to Be Held in Dubai, UAE

News Editor 09/10/2026

AlHuda CIBE Unites Global FinTech and Islamic Finance Leaders to Shape the Future of Digital Islamic Finance Dubai, UAE – September 29, 2026 – AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is pleased to announce the 3rd Global Islamic FinTech Forum 2026, scheduled to take place on November 5, 2026, in Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, […]

Economy Finance

UAE Ministry of Finance Updates Accreditation Framework for eInvoicing Service Providers

News Editor 09/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, introducing updated eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers operating under the country’s Electronic Invoicing System. The new decision, which came into effect on 1 October 2026, replaces Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 and its subsequent