Author: Editorial Team
SEOUL, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government participated in the Global AI and Digital Summit, held in Seoul from 19 to 22 October, and organised by the World Bank in collaboration with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of Science and ICT. The summit brought together senior government officials, experts, leaders of international institutions and private sector representatives from around the world. The UAE’s participation aimed to strengthen international cooperation and exchange experiences in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. It also provided an opportunity to showcase the UAE’s experience in leveraging AI…
ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Tadweer Group has announced that construction of its AlBihouth Waste-to-Energy Facility has reached 90% completion, alongside the successful completion of pressure tests on the facility’s two boilers and the achievement of six million working hours without a lost time injury. These milestones demonstrate construction quality and a commitment to safe project delivery as work progresses towards commissioning. The AlBihouth facility is being developed as one of the most advanced waste-to-energy plants of its kind in the world, recovering energy from waste and reducing reliance on landfills. Once operational, it is expected to treat…
AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber, and Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, discussed ways to bolster economic ties and explore prospects for developing bilateral trade and joint investments between Ajman and Sri Lanka. Held at the Chamber’s headquarters, the meeting was attended by Ali Rashid Al Kaitoob, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector; Fatma Fatima Yaqoob Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at Ajman Chamber; and Subhashini Silva, Deputy Consul General of Sri Lanka. The meeting aligns with Ajman Chamber’s…
Every menu in Abu Dhabi will carry calorie counts by the first quarter of 2027. Restaurants have six months to comply, but the direction is fixed. The calorie count is the most visible part. But it is one detail inside a strategy that reaches every environment where Abu Dhabi residents eat, move and seek care. Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, is not asking residents to make better choices. He is building environments where the better choice is also the easier one. “The environments shape behaviours which shape health,” he said. “Nothing is banned. Don’t aim for perfection,…
DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Entries are now open for the World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai, which makes its way to Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday 6 December with races for women of all abilities, from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes. The second World Triathlon Women’s Cup to be held anywhere in the world, it is the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women, bringing elite athletes and amateurs together to race at the same venue on the same day. Organised by Dubai Sports Council in partnership with World Triathlon and in collaboration with the…
ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, has been ranked among the world’s best hospitals for oncology in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialised Hospitals 2027, placing second in the UAE and 219th globally. This recognition underscores SSMC’s growing standing in specialised oncology care across the region and globally, and its commitment to delivering care in line with the highest international standards. SSMC’s inclusion places its oncology services among the specialised hospitals recognised internationally by Newsweek and Statista, reflecting the strength…
SHARJAH, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations, officially inaugurated the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) on Sunday evening. Organised by FANN – Media Discovery Platform, the festival is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed,…
A 600-drone display will light up the sky over Global Village as the Dubai destination celebrates Diwali with five days of cultural performances, festive shopping, and family activities from November 6 to 10. Scheduled for November 8 at 8pm, the Diwali-themed drone show will feature formations inspired by the festival of lights above the Stunt Arena and Syria Pavilion. The celebrations will also feature Global Village’s first Baithak, a traditional South Asian musical gathering known for its intimate, seated setting. Taking place on November 6 from 8pm to 9pm at the Main Stage, the event will invite visitors to sing…
AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of H.H. the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Chairman of the Ajman Department of Finance, has approved three packages comprising 15 artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to be implemented over three years, from 2027 to 2029, as part of an integrated plan to advance Ajman Government’s financial operations. The plan forms part of the Ajman Department of Finance’s efforts to make smart technologies a key enabler of government financial operations, enhance institutional readiness for future requirements, and support the leadership’s vision of a smarter,…
American Hospital Dubai named inaugural alpha partner for RevOptix™, HEI Global Health’s next-generation revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM American Hospital Dubai (“AHD”), one of the Middle East’s premier private healthcare providers and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and HEI Global Health (“HEI”), a global healthcare technology and consulting company, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly build and implement RevOptix™, HEI’s AI-powered revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform, while establishing American Hospital Dubai as the inaugural alpha partner for the solution. Under the agreement, HEI will deploy…