Author: Editorial Team
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…
M42 has begun a 10,000-patient pilot in Abu Dhabi using wearable health data to personalise care for people with kidney disease and diabetes, in what the company says is a move towards bringing continuous monitoring into routine clinical care. The pilot which begins immediately, involves 5,000 renal patients and 5,000 diabetes patients, M42 Group CEO Dimitris Moulavasilis told Khaleej Times. The programme will test how data collected continuously from wearable devices can be combined with patients’ clinical information to identify changes in their condition and help doctors tailor care, rather than relying only on information collected during clinic visits. Stay up to date…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) – Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has attended a reception hosted by Salem Mohamed Salem Al Mansouri for the marriage of his son, Mayed, to the daughter of Mohamed Saqr Saif Al Mehairbi, and by Nuhail Mubarak Khalfan Al Mansouri for the marriage of his son, Mohamed, to the daughter of Khalid Ahmed Al Bediwi Al Mehairbi. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan congratulated the newlyweds and their families, and wished them a happy and prosperous married life. Held today at…
MARRAKECH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion welcomed 1,208 visitors on the opening day of Marrakech Airshow 2026, with seven leading UAE defence entities showcasing their capabilities at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base during the four-day event held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI. Supported by the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the UAE Pavilion brings together national entities including the Ministry of Defence, EDGE Group, Generation 5, Multi Level Group (MLG), Resource Industries, Nation Shield and Al Jundi Journal, under a unified…
DUBAI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) are organising the 12th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 21 and 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’. This year, WGES will focus on four main thematic pillars: Energy Technology & Infrastructure; Business Strategy & Transition; Water &…
SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry organised a trade mission to the Kingdom of Belgium to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral economic, trade, and investment relations. Led by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the trade mission brought together representatives from UAE chambers of commerce and industry and the Emirati business community. The mission also aimed to identify new avenues for private-sector cooperation and business partnerships between the UAE and…
DUBAI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law amending certain provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law, as part of its continued efforts to advance criminal public policy and the efficiency of the national legislative system, balancing justice requirements, society protection, and humanitarian considerations. The amendments reorganise a set of provisions on “qisas” (retribution) and on inciting or assisting suicide, which strengthens the protection of the right to life and reinforces the responsibility of society and the State for prevention and protection. It also improves the legal response to cases that call for…
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has reminded café, restaurant and shop owners of the requirements governing outdoor seating areas and pavement occupancy, warning that permits must be obtained before any outdoor setup is established. The campaign forms part of the emirate’s broader efforts to enhance urban quality of life and preserve the character of its public spaces. The municipality’s inspectors engaged directly with establishment owners, focusing on pedestrian safety and the city’s urban aesthetic. Under the applicable rules, seating must be placed on the pavement immediately adjoining the establishment, must not exceed the length of the shopfront, and must allow at…
DUBAI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Development of the Economic and Financial Sector, chaired a meeting of the Committee to review the latest performance indicators across Dubai’s economic and financial sectors. The meeting highlighted the emirate’s progress across several global financial competitiveness indices and reviewed proposed strategic directions to reinforce Dubai’s standing as a leading, integrated global hub for gold. H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that Dubai,…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Centre for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new algorithm that can forecast Arctic sea ice extent up to nine months in advance, offering a new way to anticipate changes in the Arctic that can affect the global climate system. Called the Random Analogue Predictor (RAP), the algorithm uses historical sea ice data to identify past patterns that resemble current conditions and uses what happened next to generate possible future forecasts. RAP also provides an estimate of uncertainty for each forecast. Arctic…