Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inviting His Highness to attend the Second GCC–EU Summit, which will be hosted by the Kingdom this October. The message was received by Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, during his meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi with Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Luwaihan Al-Anqari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UAE. During…
DUBAI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting L.L.C. a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands. Scheduled for completion by Q4 2027, the works will add 320 metres of beach frontage near Bay Villas and upgrade approximately 3km of the island’s western shoreline. The scope includes the construction of new breakwaters, removal of existing protective rock revetments and the formation of a new beach near Bay Villas. Mar Marine will also refurbish and carry out remedial works across several existing beach…
DUBAI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has graduated 33 inspectors, including 24 men and nine women, from the fourth and fifth batches of the Advanced Security Refresher Course under the “Masar 33” programme, aimed at strengthening their skills and readiness to handle customs inspection duties and related risks. The programme comprised 2,725 training hours covering theoretical and practical instruction, field exercises and simulations, with practical training accounting for around 61.38 percent of the total. It also included 628 field exercises and simulations of customs-related scenarios, achieving a 100 percent success rate and demonstrating participants’ readiness to meet operational…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called on citizens and residents to perform a special rain prayer at mosques across the country on Friday, October 9, seeking God’s mercy and asking for rainfall. The faithful are urged to join the prayer which will start at 12.15pm in Dubai mosques and 11.38am in Sharjah, almost half an hour before the weekly Jumuah’s prayers. If you are one of those who intend to join scores of residents in performing this congretional prayer in Islam, here is everything you need to know about it: Stay up to date with the latest…
BANGKOK, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Thailand have successfully concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations and paving the way for a new phase of trade and investment cooperation between two of the most dynamic economies in their respective regions. The conclusion of negotiations was announced in Bangkok during a meeting between Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand; and Suphajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of the…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Latakia Racecourse in Syria will host the 16th leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on Friday, marking the series’ first appearance in the country as part of its 33rd edition. The race will be held during the two-day UAE–Syrian Festival, which begins on Friday and features 15 races for purebred Arabian horses, with 10 scheduled for the opening day and five on Saturday. The event reflects the UAE leadership’s commitment to supporting purebred Arabian horses, developing the racing industry and encouraging owners and breeders to acquire and breed Arabian…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) is showcasing agricultural and handicraft products made by inmates at correctional and rehabilitation centres during Global Food Week 2026. The Department’s pavilion features dates grown at correctional and rehabilitation centres, alongside handmade crafts, artworks and traditional heritage products. The participation highlights the Department’s efforts to equip inmates with practical and vocational skills through training and rehabilitation programmes aimed at supporting their reintegration into society. Visitors can explore different varieties of dates produced at the centres’ farms, as well as handicrafts made by inmates, demonstrating how the programmes…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have signed a cooperation agreement establishing a new institutional framework to deepen ties between the Abu Dhabi and Indian business communities, broaden companies’ access to opportunities and markets, and create practical channels for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration. The agreement was signed during the India–UAE Business Forum in Mumbai, organised by Abu Dhabi Chamber in collaboration with FICCI as host partner, with the participation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call. His Highness and the Syrian President also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, particularly the latest developments in the Middle East and their implications for the region’s future, security and stability. The two sides affirmed the importance of strengthening regional security and stability in a manner that serves the…
With Dubai seeing heavier traffic during school runs, some schools say they are open to reviewing their start and finish times to help ease congestion, shorten daily commutes and give children a calmer start to the school day. The discussion comes as parents face increasingly busy roads while rushing to get their children to school on time, putting the spotlight on whether more flexible school timings could help ease the pressure on families. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), however, has made it clear that schools cannot make such changes independently, with the regulator also stating that they do…