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ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced that Dr. Elena Fantino, Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering, has been elected a Member of Section 2: Engineering Sciences of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), receiving the lifetime title of Academician. The recognition brings international distinction to space research expertise at Khalifa University and reflects the University’s contribution to the UAE’s ambitions in space science and exploration. The distinction builds on Khalifa University’s research activity in space and aerospace, including astrodynamics, spacecraft trajectory design and mission concepts. Through specialised research groups and international collaborations, the University…

DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved a six-star rating at the International Best Practice Competition organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER), in New Zealand, a leading organisation in benchmarking, business excellence research and consultancy. This recognition come after a successful pass of the assessment conducted by international best practice experts of DEWA’s methodology in measuring the return on investment (ROI) from training. The data-driven methodology evaluates the effectiveness of organisational training by linking learning and development programmes to performance indicators and actual business needs. This supports DEWA’s efforts to…

DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Knowledge Assembly, hosted by Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), brought together senior representatives from government, academia and industry to discuss the development of Dubai’s higher education sector and reinforce the emirate’s position as a world-class learning destination, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Education 33 (E33) Strategy. The event, held at Dubai Knowledge Park and co-curated with QS Quacquarelli Symonds, featured discussions on the future of higher education, its role in developing national and international talent…

UAE-based ElevateVia today announced the official launch of its platform designed to connect verified founders seeking capital with investors across borders. Built to address long-standing inefficiencies and trust gaps in early-stage fundraising, ElevateVia offers a structured, transparent alternative to traditional networks that often remain limited by geography, personal introductions, and opaque processes. The platform combines rigorous document-based verification, a proprietary Confidence Score, intelligent matchmaking, and secure Virtual Data Rooms protected by mutual non-disclosure agreements. Every founder profile undergoes document checks before going live, ensuring that listed opportunities are grounded in verified supporting information and records. The Confidence Score further helps…

Air India Express will shift its existing Sharjah flights from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport as part of a phased transition expected to be completed by summer 2027. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The move is part of a wider plan announced by Air India Group and Adani Airports on Sunday to transfer selected domestic and West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport, supporting the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Mumbai’s existing airport. According to the airline, Air India Express will begin operations…

CAPITALS, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week. US crude futures were down US$2.14, or 2.07 percent, at US$101.13 per barrel by 02:32 GMT. Brent crude futures were down US$2.12, or 1.82 percent, at US$114.60. Prices had settled nearly US$3 higher on Friday. Brent finished the week up 6 percent and WTI ended 2.3 percent higher. Source: Emirates News Agency

New continuous medication therapy aims to provide more consistent symptom control for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 9:15 AM NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah has introduced VYALEV®, an advanced treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s disease, marking an important step in expanding specialised neurological care in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The treatment was recently provided to a 58-year-old patient under the care of Dr Ahmed Ebied, consultant neurologist at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, helping address symptoms that had become difficult to manage despite multiple medications. Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain…

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ambulance Communication Centre of National Ambulance, part of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, received 260,423 calls in the first nine months of 2026, while ambulance teams responded to 108,315 emergency incidents and provided emergency medical care to 87,179 patients. National Ambulance remains ready around the clock to respond to medical emergencies through the ambulance emergency number 998, as part of the UAE’s wider integrated emergency response system, which puts people first and helps keep communities safe. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the crash of two Philippine Air Force aircraft during a training mission at an air base in Batangas province, south of the capital, Manila, which resulted in the deaths of four pilots. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Republic of the Philippines and its people over this tragedy. Source: Emirates News Agency

As digital devices become an increasingly familiar part of children’s lives, UAE parents are being urged to pay closer attention to how much time young children spend in front of screens, even when the content is educational. Children under five who spend an hour or more a day watching screens may be exposed to excessive screen use, potentially affecting language development, cognitive abilities and social-emotional growth, according to Dr Saliha Afridi, founder and chairwoman of The LightHouse Arabia. While technology can offer valuable learning opportunities, she stressed that the type of content, the child’s age and the amount of time…