Author: Editorial Team
With two new stations now open, Etihad Rail has become far more accessible for UAE residents looking to explore the country by train. On Wednesday, the much-awaited Al Yalayis station in Dubai opened to public alongside the Al Dhaid station located in Sharjah. The customer demand was so high that Etihad Rail announced six additional services over the weekend. For all those who are hoping to take the Etihad Rail passenger train, here is everything you need to know before you start the trip: Which cities I can visit? Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Dhaid What are the…
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — GS1 UAE and the UAE Food Cluster have unveiled the National Food Catalogue (NFC) at the Future Food Forum 2026, introducing a national platform that establishes a trusted digital foundation for product information, trade, and market connectivity across the UAE food sector. An initiative of the UAE Food Cluster, under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the NFC brings product data into a single, trusted digital environment. Powered by GS1 Standards and Trusted Data Services, it provides a verified source of information that can be used consistently by government entities, retailers…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE has completed development of the MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition, a hardened target weapon designed and manufactured in the UAE by LAHAB, EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer. The development programme concluded with a stringent test campaign covering both performance and qualification. Penetration was assessed against a range of hardened target types, and the weapon completed a sequence of environmental qualification tests. In trials, the MK 82 Penetrator defeated reinforced concrete in excess of one metre in thickness, and demonstrated no ‘J’ effect, meaning it held its trajectory through the target rather…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, participated in the joint meeting of GCC Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Manama, in the presence of Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting discussed a range of financial and economic topics, most notably the economic outlook for GCC countries and economic and fiscal policy priorities in light of global economic developments and transformations. Participants also explored avenues to enhance growth…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Rail has introduced six additional train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend in response to exceptional early demand, reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for travelling by rail. Over 1,000 additional seats have been released across three new services on Saturday 3 October, with a further 1,000 seats across three new services on Sunday 4 October. The additional services will operate at the following departure times on both days: • 12:14: Abu Dhabi to Dubai • 13:43: Dubai to Abu Dhabi • 16:43: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Tickets for the additional services went…
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) commended the remarkable courage and speed of response of the Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, and the crew of flydubai flight FZ1073, along with the passengers who contributed to bringing the situation under control. The Authority said that their decisive and swift intervention, and the sense of responsibility behind it, helped contain the situation and prevented more serious consequences, reflecting a level of readiness, cooperation and shared responsibility in facing exceptional emergencies. The GCAA confirmed that Captain Smit Machchhar has returned safely to the UAE, is in good condition, and is receiving the necessary…
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, said the UAE’s leadership has made investing in young people a national priority, creating opportunities to develop their talents and turn ambition into achievement. Speaking during the eighth Young Arab Media Leaders Programme, Al Hamed said investing in young people’s knowledge and capabilities is essential to the country’s strength and continued progress. The UAE’s approach, he added, has helped develop a generation equipped with the skills and ambition to shape its future and build on its achievements. The session was attended…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 has announced a range of new additions and experiences that further strengthen its position as a global platform bringing together leaders from the food and agriculture sectors, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs from around the world. Taking place from 6th to 8th October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the upcoming edition will introduce the new Shop at the Show visitor experience for the first time, welcome the Republic of India as Guest of Honour, and feature the return of a number of popular interactive platforms and programmes that have…
BRUSSELS, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) – Euro area annual inflation is expected to have risen to 3.8 percent in September, up from 3.2 percent in August, reaching its highest level in three years, according to a flash estimate released by Eurostat on Friday. The statistical office of the European Union said energy recorded the highest annual rate among the main components of inflation, rising to 18.8 percent in September from 14.3 percent in August. Services inflation increased to 3.2 percent from 3.0 percent, while food, alcohol and tobacco inflation rose to 1.4 percent from 1.1 percent. Inflation for non-energy industrial…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Leaders from across the global health ecosystem will gather at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi from 20th to 22nd October 2026. As health systems around the world respond to the growing burden of chronic disease and the need to help people live longer in good health, advances in AI, genomics, diagnostics and health data are creating new opportunities to understand risk earlier and intervene before illness progresses. Under the theme To Sense is to Predict, the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit will explore how these capabilities can help…