Author: Editorial Team
ZURICH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Glaciers in Switzerland lost 5.5 percent of their ice volume this year, marking the second-largest percentage decline on record due to heatwaves and low winter snowfall, according to the Associated Press. The GLAMOS Swiss glacier monitoring service and Swiss Academy of Sciences warned in a statement on Thursday that Alpine glaciers have no chance of surviving in the long term under such conditions. Experts said glacier melt has accelerated in recent years, with the volume of ice in Switzerland declining by nearly a fifth over the past five years alone. The decline comes amid…
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (26) of 2026 pertaining to the appointment and replacement of the Chairman of the Board of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority. According to the Decree, Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority, replacing Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. The Decree is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Source: Emirates News Agency
CAPITALS, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices were nearly flat in early Asian trade on Thursday, following gains in the previous session and steep monthly rises. Brent crude futures rose 12 cents, or 0.1 percent, to US$98.15 a barrel by 00:45 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.1 percent, to US$90.35 a barrel. Both benchmarks rose about US$1 a barrel on Wednesday. Brent recorded a monthly gain of around 14 percent in September, its biggest since July, while WTI gained about 5 percent for the month, according to Reuters. Source: Emirates News…
ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE Winter Sports Federation, has officially joined the World Curling Federation. In a statement, the Federation said curling is an Olympic and Paralympic team sport played on ice, with competitions in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles categories, in addition to wheelchair events. Hamel Ahmed Al Qubaisi, Vice President of the Federation, said the membership reflects the Federation’s efforts to expand its international partnerships, strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise with countries around the world, supporting the development of winter sports and participation in international development programmes. He…
The announcement comes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of breast health awareness, early detection and timely access to specialised care Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 2:21 PM American Hospital Dubai is expanding its transformative healthcare footprint with the launch of its latest initiative, the Breast Institute. The state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary treatment and the latest surgical procedures, all under one roof, alongside long-term support, marking a new chapter in integrated breast healthcare in the UAE and the region. The Breast Institute, to be announced in October, will provide the full range of breast health…
As temperatures begin to ease across the UAE, outdoor adventure activities are returning to Fujairah, with the emirate reopening all its officially approved trails for the new season. Fujairah Adventures said that the new adventure season began on September 25, allowing residents and visitors to return to approved routes for activities including hiking, camping and mountain biking. The season will also introduce new activities, trails and other additions, details of which are expected to be announced during the annual Adventure Connect event. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The event brings together adventure…
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has launched “Don’t Get Played”, a cybersecurity awareness campaign running throughout October as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The campaign aims to help members of the community recognise common scam tactics and warning signs, while encouraging one simple and effective habit before responding to anything suspicious: Pause. Verify. Don’t Get Played. The campaign also features competitions with a total prize pool of AED230,000, targeting university students, content creators and community members, alongside Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams from Dubai Government entities. The competitions invite participants to apply their…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is closely following the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated that Counsellor Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident. This follows flydubai’s announcement that an altercation had occurred in the flight deck, prompting flydubai crew members…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Rakbank have launched a new service enabling eligible RAKEZ businesses to open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 60 minutes, a first in the UAE. Available to eligible new and existing businesses with a RAKEZ trade licence, the proposition is designed for companies looking to establish or move their banking relationship to Rakbank. Eligible businesses will also benefit from a zero minimum balance requirement for the first 12 months and discounted monthly account maintenance fees of AED49 for the first 12 months. They can receive…
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the founder and organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on Wednesday announced a 10-year extension of their partnership for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), running until the end of 2037. The new agreement will take effect at the end of 2027, when the current agreement expires, and aims to support the championship’s continued growth and commercial development. Under the extended partnership agreement, all regulatory processes will be overseen by FIA Working Groups and the FIA Endurance Commission,…