Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited ADNOC’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where he was briefed on the company’s operational performance and resilience and met with frontline employees. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Theyab was briefed on ADNOC’s operations and the efforts of its workforce to maintain safe, reliable, and resilient energy supplies in support of the UAE’s economic growth and energy security. H.H. Sheikh Theyab met with employees from across ADNOC’s frontline operations and commended their…
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its “Check What Really Matters” campaign and marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) hosted a panel discussion titled “Breast Cancer: Behavioural Change and Innovation for Healthier Communities.” The event gathered public health, breast health and oncology experts to discuss behavioural change around screening, alongside the advances and innovations reshaping breast cancer prevention, detection, and care. The discussions come as Abu Dhabi builds on tangible progress in screening uptake. Breast cancer screenings increased by 377.5% in October 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, coinciding…
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced it has completed the transfer of passengers to Tel Aviv, after the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to the destination. A total of 37 flights were operated from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport since Friday, October 2, carrying 7,479 passengers. The relevant authorities in the country granted permits to Israeli carriers to operate flights to Dubai, alongside flights operated by Etihad Airways. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The transfer is part of the measures taken as an alternative to the regular scheduled…
FUJAIRAH, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Martial Arts Club (FMAC) has won first place and the Gold Award in the “Best Social Impact” category at the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International. The awards recognise sustainability initiatives across the Middle East in 21 categories spanning the environment, community impact, governance and professional excellence. Nader Abu Shawish, General Manager and CEO of FMAC, dedicated the achievement to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah and President of Fujairah Martial Arts Club, citing his continued support and vision for developing sport and investing in people.…
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned Israeli forces’ resumption of excavation and bulldozing operations, as well as the construction of fortifications, in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic in the area referred to as the “Sufa 53 line.” The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any violation of Syria’s sovereignty and any threat to its security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasised that Israel’s continued attacks on Syrian territory constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Syria and Israel, which…
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has consolidated its position as a major international investor, building a broad and diversified portfolio spanning six continents and strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, ports and logistics, technology, artificial intelligence, industry, real estate, financial services and healthcare. According to the latest data from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), outward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from the UAE reached US$63.353 billion in 2025, while the country’s outward FDI stock stood at US$402.729 billion at the end of the year, compared with US$55.560 billion in 2010. Global FDI flows, meanwhile, reached US$1.6 trillion…
From three Frida Kahlo paintings to a portrait of Sheikh Zayed featuring a piece of meteorite believed to be 4.3 billion years old, Sheikha Somayeh Noor’s private collection goes beyond what visitors might expect to find in an art gallery. Sheikha Somayeh, founder and CEO of Noor Royal Holding, has spent nearly two decades building a collection that brings together art, history and cultural heritage. The Noor Royal Collection includes works by Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Diego Rivera, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside rare Qurans, Islamic manuscripts and the Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba. The collection is valued by Sheikha Somayeh’s team at…
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has further strengthened its role in global industrial decarbonisation efforts following the reappointment of EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, as Co-Chair of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) for a second term. The reappointment reflects the UAE’s leadership and the role of its national companies in supporting global efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions and accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable industrial sector. EMSTEEL was first appointed Co-Chair of the Alliance, which is led by the International Renewable Energy…
Sharjah Municipality has warned residents against dumping pets after many abandonment cases were found near the emirate’s Birds and Pet market. In an announcement on Monday, the authority warned against such practices, describing them as violations of applicable regulations and contrary to the principles of compassion and responsible animal care. For owners who wish to surrender animals, the authority urged them to contact its call centre on 993 to enquire about whether the animal can be accepted and whether there is space available at the Sharjah Cats and Dogs Shelter. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
SHARJAH, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — As artificial intelligence and digital services drive the growth of data centers worldwide, finding ways to cool servers while conserving water is becoming increasingly important. Three American University of Sharjah (AUS) students have taken on that challenge with AquaServe, a proposal to recover and reuse water during cooling that won the inaugural Women Innovator Challenge held at AUS. Organised by the AUS College of Engineering’s Women in Engineering (WiE) Society, the challenge asked female-led student teams to develop engineering ideas addressing water scarcity and sustainable water management in the UAE. It drew 26 submissions,…