Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice provides a five-year roadmap for strengthening efforts to combat financial crime, according to Judge Hatem Ali, UNODC Regional Representative for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ali said a key outcome of the Congress is the commitment to strengthening the capacity of people and communities to support governments, law enforcement and criminal justice authorities in preventing and combating crime, including through community engagement and the use of tools such…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who visited the UAE yesterday, Sunday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel and ways to strengthen and develop them. UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Mansour to visit Saudi Arabia on September 29 Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Bundestag during state visit to Germany Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nodira Khakimova, Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, praised the UAE’s successful hosting of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Abu Dhabi 2026), highlighting its role in promoting the exchange of expertise. “We congratulate the United Arab Emirates on hosting the Congress in Abu Dhabi and on the outstanding organisation of the various events throughout the Congress,” she told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Khakimova noted that Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Head of…
BUENOS AIRES, 28th September, 2026 (WAM)– Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held three bilateral meetings in Argentina with Luis Caputo, Minister of Economy; Daniel Scioli, Secretary of Tourism, Environment, and Sports; and Pablo Quirno Magrane, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, to discuss strengthening the economic partnership between the UAE and Argentina in areas of shared interest. The meetings took place as Bin Touq led the UAE delegation participating in the 30th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIT 2026), being held in Buenos Aires from 26th to 29th September. During the meetings,…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the fastest-growing exchange groups in the Middle East, today launched an updated and expanded “Investor Relations Guide”, a practical operational manual designed for management teams and boards to create long-term value and deepen investor trust. Ghannam Al Mazouei, Chairman of the ADX Group; Abdulla Salem AlNuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of the ADX; dignitaries from ADX-listed companies; and CEOs from regional exchanges attended the launch. The updated publication addresses the evolving global market expectations by establishing a clear roadmap from baseline compliance to strategic engagement.…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, honoured the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team in recognition of their dedicated humanitarian efforts and continued contributions, carrying the UAE’s name and humanitarian message to the world. H.H. Sheikh Saif said that the members of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 work quietly, but their impact speaks for them, from relief convoys to the provision of care and treatment, always putting people first and embodying the UAE’s values through tangible action that brings hope and support to people’s…
The Indian embassy in the UAE has issued a fresh tender for outsourcing its passport services. This is in compliance with a Supreme Court order that mandated a retender after a lengthy legal battle. The new Request for Proposal (RFP), numbered Abu/Cons/415/08/2026 and dated September 28, 2026, invites companies to bid for operating Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) across the UAE. The move comes just months after Alhind Tours and Travels took over as the outsourced consular service provider. The legal battle The dispute began when two unsuccessful bidders challenged the technical evaluation process of the original tender. In July…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that a single cancer-causing gene can trigger different responses in cells, with some helping to prevent tumors while others may contribute to their development. The study, published in EMBO Reports, found that the gene can trigger several forms of cellular senescence, a natural defense in which damaged cells stop dividing to help prevent cancer, a so-called tumor-suppressive function inherent to all cells. Using a zebrafish model of liver cancer, the researchers investigated the initial response to a cancer-causing gene and found that some of these precancerous…
DUBAI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, today inaugurated Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event facilitates three days of career discovery, recruitment and future-focused experiences designed to connect Emirati talent with the opportunities shaping the UAE’s evolving economy. Taking place from 28–30 September under the theme ‘Ready for What’s Next? The Future of Work,’ Ru’ya 2026 brings together more than 150 employers across over 23 sectors, alongside universities, government entities and industry partners. Students, graduates and professionals…
SHARJAH, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Kalba City Municipality have concluded the inaugural Kalba Jashe and Sahnah Festival, which attracted more than 45,000 visitors and generated AED1 million in sales over four days. Held at Al Samar Neighbourhood Park in Kalba’s Al Ghail Suburb, the festival significantly exceeded its initial target of around 10,000 visitors from across the UAE. The 4,800-square-metre event brought together more than 85 productive families specialising in traditional seafood products, alongside 10 government entities and six national companies and factories specialising in fishing supplies and fish processing.…