Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance on Friday announced the official listing and commencement of secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, following the successful completion of subscription, allocation, and settlement. Building on the success of the inaugural tranche, this offering marks another important step in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to broaden investment participation in the national economy and provide secure, government-backed savings options that encourage long-term financial planning. With secondary trading now active on Nasdaq Dubai, investors gain full portfolio flexibility, enabling them to expand their holdings or execute an…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Talabat Mart, the grocery and retail arm of Talabat, to support local farmers and producers and enhance the marketing of their products through the Talabat Mart platform. The partnership aims to expand digital sales channels and improve consumer access to locally produced goods. The MoU forms part of talabat grow, Talabat’s regional initiative designed to empower local businesses by providing them with the skills, tools, and commercial capabilities needed to grow and reach consumers more effectively.…
NAGOYA, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Panagiotis Theodoropoulos, President of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF), said the UAE national jiu-jitsu team demonstrated a high level of technical performance, discipline and professionalism at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with its results reflecting the country’s position as a global hub for the sport. He said the UAE’s continued achievements were the result of long-term institutional work based on a clear vision and strategy for developing athletes and the wider sporting ecosystem, congratulating the national team on its performance and results. Theodoropoulos said the inclusion of jiu-jitsu in the Asian Games programme…
Abu Dhabi is using artificial intelligence to get a more detailed picture of the traffic pollution people are exposed to as they move around the city. The new tool, called Exposure AI, tracks pedestrians’ exposure to traffic emissions in real time. It was developed through a partnership between the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and MIT’s Senseable City Lab. The technology works alongside Emission AI, a second tool that analyses dashcam footage to estimate how much pollution individual vehicles produce. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Together, the systems give Abu Dhabi…
WASHINGTON, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Four astronauts set a record for the fastest US flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The flight time of seven hours and 55 minutes marked the fastest launch-to-docking time for a US spacecraft in the history of the orbiting laboratory, NASA said. The SpaceX Crew-13 mission, carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian Joshua Kutryk and Russian Sergey Teteryatnikov, blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Astronauts have lived and conducted research continuously aboard the ISS for around 25 years. The overall speed record for a…
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched the third edition of the Food Systems Excellence Programme (DM Food Elite), recognising restaurants and food establishments that demonstrate strong performance across food safety, nutrition, sustainability, social responsibility, innovation and digital transformation. The programme recognises establishments that go beyond regulatory compliance by adopting advanced practices and continuously improving their operations. Through this approach, Dubai Municipality aims to raise standards across the food sector, encourage innovation and sustainability, strengthen consumer confidence and support public health and quality of life across Dubai. The third edition introduces a new Food Manufacturing category, expanding…
SINGAPORE, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Gold steadied on Friday but remained on track for a second straight weekly decline, pressured by a firmer US dollar and elevated Treasury yields, as investors awaited key US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Spot gold was little changed at $4,184.45 per ounce by 0419 GMT and was down more than 2 percent for the week so far. US gold futures rose 0.3 percent to $4,214.70. Spot silver climbed 0.5 percent to $61.18, platinum gained 0.6 percent to $1,734.44, and palladium rose 0.9 percent to $1,181.93. All three metals…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Dr Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Office, attended the launch of the 15th edition of the Elderly Services Forum, organised by the Sharjah Social Services Department under the theme “A Decent Life and Sustainable Giving”, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on Thursday morning. The opening ceremony began with the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The audience then watched a video that, through a comparison of the past and present, highlighted the status of senior citizens…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, inspected the Judicial Department’s headquarters on Thursday. During the visit, he reviewed updates to its facilities and buildings, ongoing development projects, and AI-powered services designed to enhance workplace efficiency and improve the quality of judicial and administrative services. H.H. was briefed on the key services provided to customers, including designated areas for receiving applications and assisting customers in completing and submitting their transactions electronically, as well as lounges and cafés offering light refreshments. H.H.…
Etihad Rail could change the way people travel between the UAE’s cities, but its long-term success will depend on how easily passengers can get from the train to their final destination, transport experts say. Passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi began on September 30, adding a new option for journeys that have long relied on private cars. The service connects Dubai’s Al Yalayis Station with Abu Dhabi, while passenger trains between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah began operating in June. Roger Cruikshank, Senior Director, Road and Rail, at AtkinsRéalis Middle East, said the railway offered a viable public transport alternative…