Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the Dubai Anesthesia Conference and Exhibition (DACE 2026), which concluded in Dubai today, examined cardiac risk and monitoring in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, paediatric and regional anaesthesia, and neuropathic pain management. The inaugural edition attracted more than 350 participants from 14 countries, including over 35 international and regional speakers. Discussions focused on myocardial injury following non-cardiac surgery, non-invasive cardiac output monitoring and haemodynamic instability, alongside preoperative cardiology referrals and gastric ultrasound. The second day also featured a hands-on workshop on ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, focusing on nerve blocks, catheter techniques and…
ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme A Legacy of Pride, organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club. H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured several national and international pavilions participating in the exhibition, and reviewed a range of products and innovations presented by exhibitors that contribute to preserving Emirati heritage associated with hunting and equestrianism, enhancing its sustainability and passing it on…
ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) participated virtually in the sixth meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Bank Governors’ Committee, held today via videoconference to discuss ways to further enhance financial cooperation among GCC countries. The CBUAE delegation was led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and included Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of the International and domestic Affairs, along with senior CBUAE officials. During the meeting, the Committee discussed key issues related to recent monetary and…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched his new book, “The Letters”, the second part of the “Lessons from Life”. The book opens with a letter addressed to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first of twenty-six letters that make up the collection. In the letter, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reflected on milestones from the journey of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and on qualities he has come to know in him over decades…
SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, Executive Director of the Sharjah Charity International (SCI), announced the graduation of the second cohort of the association’s “Makers of Good” programme, comprising 13 graduates. This initiative is part of SCI’s efforts to instill a culture of charitable work and promote the values of giving and volunteering among children and youth. Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem stated that the graduation of the second cohort of “Makers of Good” is part of a strategy developed by SCI to be an integral part of the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah. This strategy…
SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has launched “Impact Rooted in Values”, a digital educational initiative designed to instill social and human values in children through storytelling, music and animation. The first episode of “Impact Rooted in Values” will be released on Monday, 7 September 2026. The initiative presents values through engaging, memorable content that children can relate to and apply in their daily lives, moving away from direct instruction and instead using creative formats that reflect the way children naturally learn and interact with digital media. The initiative comes…
SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced that it installed 9,129 new smart water metres and replaced 9,734 metres across various areas of the Emirate of Sharjah from January to the end of July 2026. The total number of smart water metres in the emirate has now exceeded 380,000. During the seven-month period, 39,746 metres were also tested at water metre laboratories to ensure their proper operation, as part of SEWA’s strategic plan to advance digital transformation and develop the water sector’s infrastructure. Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, Director of the Water Department…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) is uniting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers and students across the UAE under the global campaign #BuildItReady for the 18th annual World Green Building Week (7–11 September 2026). Designed to turn high-level climate ambitions into practical execution, this year’s Dubai programme connects key pillars of the built environment into a single, cohesive narrative. The week opens by spotlighting female leadership with ‘Women in Sustainability: Building It Ready’ celebrating the vital role of women driving sustainable project delivery across design, engineering and construction. That momentum carries directly into youth empowerment with…
SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Institutional communication systems are evolving at an accelerating pace. Their effectiveness is no longer measured solely by the number of channels or the scale of their digital presence, but by their ability to bring together strategy, technology, data and teams within a communication structure that responds to audiences, keeps pace with change and supports institutional objectives. Building on this concept, the Innovation in Integrated Communication System category, part of the 13th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), highlights the experiences of government entities, international organisations, and public and semi-government institutions that have…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s road toll gates, announced the renewal of its five-year contract with TransCore, a leading US-based tolling company, strengthening the continued strategic partnership between the two parties and supporting the ongoing efficiency and technological development of Dubai’s tolling system. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the renewal of the partnership, which was signed by Ibrahim Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, and Whitt Hall, Chief Executive Officer of TransCore, alongside several officials from both sides. The contract builds on the…