Author: Editorial Team
SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) has reaffirmed its standing among the world’s most sustainability-focused universities, maintaining its position at No. 38 globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings. The 2026 rankings included 2,016 universities from 110 countries, representing the largest edition of the sustainability assessment to date. University of Sharjah retained its position as the top-ranked university in the United Arab Emirates for the 10th consecutive year. It also ranked first among universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Arab world, and seventh globally among universities less than 50…
SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Professor Dr Awad Al Khalaf, Chancellor of Al Qasimia University (AQU), the university organised the “Barakat Al Bait” initiative to mark the International Day of Older Persons, in cooperation between the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Home Care Centre of Sharjah Social Services Department, with the participation of a number of senior citizens. The event was attended by the university’s deputy chancellors, Ahlam Bin Jarsh, Assistant Chancellor for Female Students’ Affairs, Professor Dr Suleiman Al Sarayrah, Dean of Student Affairs, as well as members of the Deanship of Student…
SINGAPORE, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices were broadly stable on Friday. Brent dipped 3 cents, or 0.03 percent, to $102.28 a barrel at 0350 GMT, after trading slightly higher in early Friday trade. However, the contract was poised for a weekly decline of about 2 percent, despite closing more than $4 higher on Thursday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate eased 19 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $92.68 a barrel. It was headed for a weekly increase of about 0.3 percent. Prices settled higher in the previous session after Chinese refiners suspended oil product exports for October. Source: Emirates News…
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will host a diverse cultural and knowledge programme throughout October, featuring Andalusian manuscripts, Emirati literature, poetry, and audiovisual translation. The programme opens with a panel marking International Translation Day, exploring audiovisual translation, the relationship between words and images, and the translator’s role in creating experiences that resonate across languages and cultures. The Library will also present “Andalusian Manuscripts: Contemporary Relevance and Civilisational Significance,” followed by an Andalusian musical evening featuring Muwashahat performed by the Arab Choir. The Library will participate for the first time in the eighth AccessAbilities Expo…
For some parents, choosing what their children watch means going back to the cartoons they grew up with themselves. Shows such as Princess Sara and Chibi Maruko-chan are finding their way back to small screens, with some UAE mothers turning to programmes they grew up watching because they are already familiar with the stories, characters and messages their children are being exposed to. For Um Maktoum, whose son is one year old, that also means looking for cartoons that feel calmer than some of the programmes available today. She prefers shows with softer colours and less movement and often plays Little Bear at home. But she…
IFI IDP Qatar (International First Ideas) has expanded its language education services in Doha with English language and IELTS preparation programs designed to support students, professionals and test takers seeking to strengthen their English proficiency and prepare for the IELTS test. The expansion brings English language training, IELTS preparation and access to IELTS testing services within IFI’s broader education offering in Qatar, providing learners with a more connected pathway from language development and test preparation to taking the IELTS test. The new training offering includes English language classes for learners seeking to improve their practical communication and overall proficiency, alongside…
NAGOYA, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team won two gold medals and a bronze at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Friday, taking its tally to eight medals: five golds, two silvers and a bronze. Mahdi Al Awlaqi won gold in the men’s 77kg category after defeating Jordan’s Mahmoud Jabr in the final. Amaar Al Hosani secured bronze in the men’s 94kg division. Asma Al Hosani retained her women’s 52kg title with victory over Korea’s Eonju Im. She had made history at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou by becoming the first Emirati woman to…
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi made 53 on-air interventions on the emirate’s Direct Line programme between 2023 and 2025, listening to residents’ concerns and following up on their requests, according to figures shared by Sharjah News. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, joined the programme 16 times in 2023, 21 times in 2024 and 16 times in 2025. The show gives citizens and residents a chance to raise issues directly, while officials are brought in to provide answers and explanations. The Ruler also uses his appearances to discuss plans and…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has signed a strategic partnership with Siemens to advance municipal data and analytics, utilities and infrastructure, and intelligent mobility in Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed during the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), which concluded on Thursday, by Adel Abdulla Albreiki, Acting Undersecretary of the DMT, and Rohit Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Advanta Middle East & India. Under the agreement, both organisations will focus on harnessing data, artificial intelligence and digital technologies to support informed decision-making, improve operational performance and enhance the delivery…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, met with Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The visit of Freitas follows Al Kaabi’s official visit to Timor-Leste on 31st August 2026. Discussions focused on the latest developments across a range of projects in areas of shared interest. The two sides committed to continuing tangible progress across government digitisation, the strengthening of people-to-people ties, and water security. Discussions on water security focused on expanding cooperation ahead of the United Nations Water Conference, which will…