Author: Editorial Team

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — On the final day of Global Food Week, the Abu Dhabi Honey Programme was launched to develop Abu Dhabi’s beekeeping and honey production sector and enhance the quality and global competitiveness of local products. The programme represents an integrated ecosystem designed to develop the honey sector’s entire value chain, beginning with the provision of healthy honeybees and the advancement of beekeeping practices, through scientific research, disease and pest monitoring, honey quality testing and certification, and extending to investment and marketing support to create new opportunities for ‘Abu Dhabi Honey’ in global markets. The…

SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Mohamed Safi Al Mosteghanemi, Secretary-General of the Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah, said the academy’s language majlis exists to connect lovers of Arabic across the world, study how the language is taught and draw on the experience of its scholars. He was speaking at the twelfth majlis, titled “Arabic in Europe: Reality and Aspirations”, which looked at how Arabic is taught in Europe and how its presence could grow. The discussion drew on Poland’s experience of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. The majlis also considered how Arab and European institutions could work…

RIYADH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Riyadh aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The MoU seeks to develop rail connectivity between the two countries, facilitate the movement of goods and cargo, and enhance opportunities for infrastructure and energy-sector integration, supporting shared economic interests. The MoU sets out general principles for rail connectivity between the two countries and provides for technical and economic studies…

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is working to mobilise the food systems community to join the global water conversation, to highlight the critical connection between water and the future of food. During Global Food Week UAE 2026, Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, participated in the PALT Conference, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, joining leaders from government, industry, finance, and innovation to discuss how water can shape the future of food production and innovation. Throughout the event, Balalaa emphasised that food begins with water. More than 95…

The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s ministers on Thursday signed an agreement in Riyadh to develop rail connectivity between the two countries. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE’s Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy and Industry and Mineral Resources, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation. The MoU seeks to facilitate the movement of goods and cargo, and enhance opportunities for infrastructure and energy-sector integration, supporting shared economic interests. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The agreement sets out general principles for rail connectivity between…

DUBAI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched the community initiative ‘A Generation for a Greater Tomorrow’, bringing children and their families together through an interactive experience that introduces them to the Municipality’s diverse areas of work and demonstrates how municipal services contribute to the way the city functions and supports everyday life. The initiative will take place at City Centre Mirdif from 7 to 11 October, from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The initiative combines education, exploration and recreation through a series of interactive stations designed to help children gain knowledge and develop skills through age-appropriate activities, games and…

MARRAKECH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — G5 Holding is participating within the UAE National Pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026, taking place from 7 to 10 October at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base in Marrakech. The company is showcasing a range of its products and systems across the fields of aerospace, air defence, unmanned systems, missiles, and land platforms, in addition to its capabilities in manufacturing, engineering, and systems development. At the exhibition, G5 Holding is presenting more than ten products and solutions, including the B-250 multi-role light attack aircraft and the B-250T training aircraft. The company is also exhibiting…

SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and the University of Al Dhaid have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), creating a structured pathway for students and graduates to develop ideas into scalable startups, with access to Sheraa’s programmes, expertise, and market opportunities, strengthening the connection between academic talent and Sharjah’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The MoU was signed at the university’s campus by Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa and Prof. Aisha Bushelaibi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid. The partnership will support the development of startups and innovative solutions, with both organisations encouraging ventures…

SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, will deliver the keynote address at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026), with Emaar Properties Founder and Director Mohamed Alabbar among more than 80 speakers examining the policies, partnerships and infrastructure that help economies stay resilient. Held on 14 – 15 October under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the forum’s programme is structured around the factors that determine how well an economy responds to change. These include policies that balance agility with stability, trade partnerships that expand market access, supply chains with…

SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Amid the notes of oud that carry the essence of tradition, fragrances that reflect a diversity of tastes and creativity, and cosmetics, care and beauty products that keep pace with the latest industry trends, the fourth edition of the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show will open tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah. The two exhibitions will run concurrently from 9 to 18 October 2026, with the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition featuring the participation of more than 200 companies and around 700 brands. Saif Mohammed…