Author: Editorial Team
SHANGHAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Rashed Al Mulla, Team Abu Dhabi star, has taken the overall lead in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship Freestyle category with 50 points following an outstanding performance at the Shanghai Grand Prix in China, the opening round of the 2026 World Championship. Al Mulla completed his Shanghai campaign with maximum points, continuing his impressive form in a category where he has established himself as one of the leading names over recent years, putting himself in a strong position in the title race ahead of the final round of the season. The Team Abu Dhabi…
ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Bank Al-Maghrib (the Central Bank of the Kingdom of Morocco) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision and Islamic finance, and interlink payment and financial messaging systems. The MoUs contribute to stronger bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency of cross-border financial transactions between the two brotherly countries. The MoUs were signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, and Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Under the first MoU,…
NAGOYA, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s show jumping riders delivered the standout performances of the delegation’s campaign today, Saturday, at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with all four advancing to the second round of the individual final tomorrow. Humaid Abdulla Khalifa Al Muhairi, riding “Mentos”, finished third after a clear round in 76.21 seconds, while Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, aboard “Hudson de Vains”, also went clear to finish fifth in 78.68 seconds over fences ranging from 1.45m to 1.50m. Over fences reaching 1.55m, Sheikha Latifah Bint Ahmed Al Maktoum produced a clear round aboard “Cornet XL” to finish…
Rows of Arabic copies of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s new book, The Letters, have arrived at bookstores across Dubai, drawing interest from readers — including those waiting for an English edition. At Kinokuniya in Dubai Mall, the Arabic edition is priced at Dh89. A sales associate said customers have been coming into the store specifically to ask about the book since it arrived. “We have received a good response to the book so far,” the sales associate said. “People are asking whether it is available and many are interested in reading it. At the moment, we only have…
DUBAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The 7th Emirates Oncology Society Annual Conference (EOS 2026), a member of the Emirates Medical Association, opened today, Saturday, in Dubai. The two-day conference is bringing together more than 800 doctors, specialists and researchers from 20 countries, along with 60 speakers from the UAE and various countries around the world. The conference brings together leading local, regional and international oncology experts across a wide range of specialties as part of a scientific programme featuring seven main scientific sessions, more than 40 specialised lectures and discussions, and five workshops. The programme aims to highlight the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Fujairah Environment Authority have signed an MoU to step up cooperation and coordination in preventing and combating environmental crimes. The MoU was signed by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and Asila Abdullah Al Mualla Al Hashemi, Director-General of the Authority. Areas of cooperation include the exchange of information, coordination and integration of monitoring and surveillance efforts, as well as the exchange of expertise and the training and qualification of personnel. The agreement also provides for raising community awareness of environmental issues,…
SHARJAH, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) completed scheduled maintenance on 138 33kV substations during the first half of 2026, and reviewed and approved 367 engineering plans for new substation projects and electricity network development in line with approved technical standards and specifications. The Authority also completed 25 technical studies for new consumers and nine studies related to the electricity transmission network. Engineer Hamad Al Teneiji, Director of the Energy Transmission Department at SEWA, said the work forms part of the Authority’s efforts to enhance the reliability of the electricity network and improve…
DUBAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has welcomed Ford’s announcement that it will return to the FIA World Rally Championship with a full factory programme from 2028 and develop an all-new Rally1 car under the FIA’s WRC27 technical regulations for 2029. Ford’s return to the championship will mark its first full works programme in the FIA WRC since 2012 and comes at a significant moment in the championship’s development. With new technical regulations arriving in 2027, increased investment under new ownership and plans to expand the WRC’s presence in key markets including the United Kingdom…
DUBAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police General Command will organise the second edition of the “Proud of the UAE” cycling race on Sunday. The 80-kilometre race will start from Nad Al Sheba Centre at 6:00 am as part of this season’s cycling programme, organised in cooperation with the UAE Cycling Federation, Dubai Sports Council and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Dubai Police said the race carries a total prize purse of AED140,000. The race is part of sporting and national events aimed at promoting pride in the UAE and celebrating its achievements, while encouraging sport as a…
The family of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot who heroically thwarted a mid-air attack by his co-pilot on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, expressed great pride and gratitude on Saturday for the outpouring of support, reassuring the public that Machchhar is receiving top-quality medical care. Speaking to ANI, Machchhar’s father-in-law, Jaysukh Jogi, shared that prominent leaders and citizens alike have reached out to salute the captain’s extraordinary bravery. “We are very happy that the entire nation is with us. The top leaders of the country are with us, and even global leaders are standing with us. Everyone is feeling…