Photo Credit: WAM The UAE National Pavilion is participating in the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, being held at El Alamein International Airport in Egypt’s Matrouh Governorate from September 8 to 10, 2026. Launched in 2024, the El Alamein International Airshow has emerged as a major
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Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Ajman’s real estate sector registered 994 transactions worth a combined AED 1.53 billion ($416.6 million) during August, according to figures released by the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, director general of the Department, said the sector’s performance in August
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has secured two honours at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum Awards 2026 in Oman, highlighting the country’s progress in digital government services and transport sector leadership. The event brought together senior officials, industry leaders, experts and representatives from transport sectors across Gulf
Photo Credit : WAM The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has launched Water Pioneers, a national youth programme designed to equip young Emiratis with the knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities needed to help tackle growing global water scarcity challenges. The programme aims to build a network of Emirati talent capable of contributing to national and […]
Dubai, UAE – Sept. 2026 – A new humanitarian survey found that 85 percent of displaced Lebanese households provided or received help from people around them during the war. The finding comes from a study released by Ground Truth Solutions and InflueAnswers, working with the Lebanon Humanitarian and Development Forum, based on interviews with more […]
Poto Credit : WAM Communities across the UAE are being invited to play an active role in shaping this year’s 55th Eid Al Etihad celebrations through a nationwide series of workshops focused on creativity, storytelling and shared experiences. The Eid Al Etihad Workshops will run from 10 to 24 September 2026, bringing together residents from […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a new AI-powered Initial Registration platform designed to simplify the journey for real estate developers by integrating project registration, property transaction registration and escrow account management into a single digital system. The platform uses artificial intelligence and automated processes to improve
Photo Credit : WAM ROX has started local production of its ADAMAS vehicles at a newly completed Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi, marking a major step in the company’s expansion and localisation plans in the UAE. The first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark have rolled off the […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-based international energy company, has announced a 30.9 percent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its operated assets in 2025, as the company continued to prioritize reliable energy supply alongside responsible growth and improved performance on
Photo Credit: LEAP Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Day three of the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh brought a fresh wave of investment into Saudi Arabia’s tech ecosystem, spanning multi-billion-riyal digital infrastructure projects, new artificial intelligence funds and expansion plans for startups. LEAP is a global platform showcasing Saudi
Saudi Arabia’s technology sector secured billions of riyals in new investment commitments on the third day of LEAP 2026, with announcements covering artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, mobility, gaming, hospitality and startups. NHC Innovation announced a SAR3.3 billion ($880 million) investment in Khuzam Digital Valley, a multi-phase data centre project.
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has grown more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to over 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs. Speaking to […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, has launched its fourth quarterly traffic awareness campaign of 2026 under the slogan “Safe Road for Our Students”, focusing on improving road safety for students travelling to and from schools. The campaign targets students, parents, school bus drivers and supervisors, offering […]
Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — LEAP 2026, one of the world’s largest technology events, opens in Riyadh today for its fifth edition. The four-day event will run across 16 stages and more than 20 content tracks, covering AI, computing, mobility, gaming and sport. Artificial intelligence will be a central theme throughout, tying into Saudi […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the official petrol and diesel prices for September 2026, with petrol rates increasing by between 5.56 percent and 5.87 percent. The updated prices were approved under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism, which adjusts domestic fuel rates in line with movements in global oil […]
Photo Credit : WAM The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry explored opportunities to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UAE and Lebanon during its participation in the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum as part of the UAE’s official delegation. On the sidelines of the forum, Mohamed Mosbbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras Al […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, operated by DP World, recorded its highest monthly handling volume since operations began in 1999, processing more than 221,200 TEUs in July 2026. The milestone was driven by growing trade activity and continued investment in capacity, equipment and […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers during the first half of 2026, with traffic showing steady month-on-month growth in the second quarter as airline capacity recovered and international connectivity improved, according to figures released by Dubai Airports. According to the Emirates News
Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai topped the world ranking for new foreign direct investment projects in cultural and creative industries for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to Financial Times’ fDi Markets. The emirate attracted 754 new projects, ahead of London, Singapore, Riyadh, and Bengaluru, out of 233 cities tracked. The sector […]
Satwa Roundabout, also known as Al Satwa Roundabout, is an important traffic circle and landmark in western Dubai, connecting important roads between Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, and central Dubai. This road intersection supports everyday travel for people, residents, commuters, and visitors, with cars, taxis, buses, and other vehicles shaping daily traffic flows. Around the





























