Author: Editorial Team
MUNICH, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today departed Munich at the conclusion of a multi-day state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) has confirmed its readiness to secure the Arab Media Summit 2026 and Arabian Travel Market 2026, which will take place early next week at Dubai World Trade Centre. Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency and Chairman of ESC, chaired a coordination meeting at Dubai World Trade Centre attended by committee members and event organisers. The meeting reviewed the latest preparations, security plans, procedures and measures for both events, aimed at strengthening readiness and response capabilities while ensuring coordination among participating…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Consistent with the Arab Media Summit’s record of sustained social impact over nearly a quarter century, its upcoming edition will feature the inaugural Government Communication Forum as part of an expanded programme. This year’s Summit, the largest to date, is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Running through the three days of the…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention will launch the 2026–2027 Awareness Campaign on Influenza and Seasonal Respiratory Diseases on Tuesday under the theme “Protect Yourself… Protect Your Community.” The campaign is being implemented in collaboration with Emirates Health Services (EHS), Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Health and Sharjah Health Authority, as part of a national partnership to protect public health. This season marks an expansion in the campaign’s scope to include respiratory diseases alongside seasonal influenza and related preventive measures, with particular…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — India’s Odisha state strengthened its investment engagement with the UAE on the second day of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit, holding a series of high-level meetings with UAE officials, global investors, industry representatives and business institutions in Dubai. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, the visit witnessed the signing of five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and eight investment intents, representing a combined investment potential of US$880 million and the potential to create 14,310 jobs. The engagements covered information technology and IT-enabled services, real estate, logistics, food and agro-processing, steel…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), alongside its partners and stakeholders, will participate in the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September. The event returns as Dubai’s tourism sector focuses on renewed growth and continued investment, providing a platform to connect with international partners, exchange insights on emerging trends and forge collaborations supporting the emirate’s visitor economy. More than 115 co-exhibitors from Dubai’s public and private sectors will join DET at the Dubai stand, including hotels, destination management companies, tour…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award continues to attract innovators, researchers and institutions worldwide as its fifth cycle enters the final phase, with applications open until 30th September 2026. Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the award carries a total prize value of US$1 million and promotes sustainable solutions to address water scarcity and improve access to safe water, particularly in communities most affected by shortages. Applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive information on their innovations, covering…
BEIJING, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to establish the China–UAE Business Advisory Committee (BAC), a business-led platform designed to enable direct private sector engagement and strengthen investment cooperation and connectivity between the UAE and Chinese business communities. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Lin Honghong, Vice Chairwoman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). During the signing ceremony, Yousef Tahnon Al…
BEIJING, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — China launched two new groups of remote sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The satellites of the Yaogan-53 and Yaogan-56 groups were launched aboard a Long March-4B carrier rocket, and they entered the preset orbits successfully. They are primarily used for scientific experiments, land and resources surveys, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and reduction. The launch marked the 666th mission of the Long March carrier rocket. Source: Emirates News Agency
Establishing Alif Holding gives Robo.ai’s UAE identity an industrial dimension. The strategic opportunity lies in combining local management, AI-system integration and manufacturing with the technology and operating assets of the wider group. From geographic headquarters to localized capability Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) is headquartered in Dubai and identifies itself as a UAE-based Nasdaq-listed technology group. During the first half of 2026, the company said it advanced the localization of its UAE operations, reorganized its structure around acquired assets and clarified its commercial model and development priorities. The establishment of Alif Holding is the most visible organizational expression of that localization…