Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) –Laziz Kudratov. Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, said that his country is working with the UAE to develop the Trans-Afghan Railway, noting that the project represents an opportunity to connect South Asia with the Eurasian continent and enable the transportation of goods from India to Europe around two weeks faster than the traditional route. Speaking during a panel discussion at Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi, he said Uzbekistan is working with its partners, including the UAE and France, to develop projects and initiatives aimed at diversifying trade…
Nearly a decade after Louvre Abu Dhabi opened its doors, the museum looks considerably different from the institution visitors first encountered in 2017. At the time, only around 30 per cent of the artworks displayed belonged to Louvre Abu Dhabi itself, with the remaining 70 per cent largely coming through loans from French museums and regional lenders. Today, nearly two-thirds of the works presented across its four chronological worlds are owned by the Abu Dhabi museum. Now, the woman who previously played a role in building that collection will return to lead its next phase. Dr Souraya Noujaim has been…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, under the auspices and supervision of the Ministry of Sports, to strengthen cooperation and coordination across sport, diplomacy, sports science and sports medicine. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center, attended the signing ceremony. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of AGDA, and Dr. Ziad Amir Saleh, Board Member and Executive…
DUBAI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai today convened the Government Best Practices Series 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers under the theme ‘Services 360: From Vision to Impact.’ Bringing together leaders and representatives from 28 government entities, the forum examined the impact of the Services 360 Policy on customer experience and service delivery efficiency, and explored how successful government practices can be applied more widely. The event was attended by Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…
Artificial intelligence enthusiasts all over the world have the chance to win big with the launch of the new ‘Create AI Agents Championship’ with prizes worth over Dh2.5 million. Launched by Dubai’s Crown Prince, the challenge encourages participants to identify priority problems, design AI-assisted systems to address them, test the impact of the solutions they develop, and explore the possibility of transforming them into viable and scalable commercial products, services, and projects. This represents a qualitative shift in the competition model from developing digital applications to developing independent systems based on assistive AI, within actual applications designed to meet the…
SHARJAH, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Office, attended on Wednesday the opening of the “Mirrored Minds” art exhibition at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park. The exhibition, which is being organized by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) at its “Falj” Art for All Centre, will continue until 10th October and aims to highlight the artistic creativity of people with disabilities while promoting discussion about the increasing relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman visited the exhibition, comprising more than 50 works by artists who…
DUBAI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has taken first place in the world for customer satisfaction with digital government services, with 89% of participants in the country giving these services a high rating, according to the 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey Report issued by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The survey covered 48,500 participants in 44 countries. The UAE also ranked first globally in the use of digital government services, at 53%, a result that reflects the continuous evolution of the country’s government services system, the ease of access to these services, their efficiency, and the quality of the…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Ajman Executive Council and Leader of the Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme, and Sheikh Rashid bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Digital Department, visited Ajman Government’s pavilion at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Ajman Government’s participation in the exhibition is organised by the Ajman Digital Department through a unified pavilion bringing together five government entities: the Ajman Digital Department, the Ajman Department of Economic Development, the Ajman Department of Finance, Ajman Municipality…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) concluded its two-day annual Global Investor Roadshow and Conference in New York. Held in collaboration with Morgan Stanley and concluded on Friday, 25 September 2026, the two-day event connected senior leadership from 13 prominent ADX-listed issuers with about 70 major U.S. institutional investors managing more than USD 35 trillion in assets under management (AUM). The delegation included senior executives from the sectors central to Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, such as energy, banking, real estate, telecommunications, and basic materials, driving the emirate and the UAE’s sustainable growth and…
Understanding how water, electrolytes and carbohydrates work together can help support hydration before, during and after exercise Published: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 4:14 PM As more people head outdoors to run, play sport or return to the gym, hydration deserves a place in every exercise plan. Dehydration can affect concentration and performance, and in hot conditions it can become dangerous. The key is not to wait until you feel very thirsty. Drink before exercise, take regular drinks while you are active, and continue drinking afterwards. Sweat takes away more than water When you sweat, your body loses water. It also…