Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) at Burjeel Medical City marked Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a community event that brought together children undergoing cancer treatment, childhood cancer survivors, and their families. Held under the theme “Hope Begins with Family,” and in connection with the Year of Family, the initiative highlighted the important role of family, psychological, and social support alongside medical care throughout a child’s cancer journey. Children and their families took part in interactive, creative, and entertainment activities designed to provide moments of joy and connection. Medical and administrative teams from BCI also…
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed affirmed that the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 provides ”an opportunity to renew our shared commitment to justice and the rule of law, and to translate that commitment into action. ”It has worked together to end in humanity, to deliver justice for all, and build safer, fairer, and more enrusive societies,” Amina Mohammed told the opening session of the Congress, which the UAE is hosting at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 26 September to 1 October. She said that justice…
WARSAW, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Warsaw’s Służewiec Racecourse hosts the fifteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Sunday 27 September, as the 33rd edition brings its European tour to a close with a field of 11 runners on the Polish turf. Held under the patronage of the UAE’s leadersip, the series continues to reflect its commitment to developing the Arabian horse racing industry and supporting owners and breeders around the world. The Polish leg holds particular significance this season, staged as part of the Central European Arabian Derby. The pairing unites the finale of…
DUBAI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have announced that truck movement restrictions will take effect on roads across the Emirate of Dubai from 1st October 2026, in line with the traffic restrictions applicable during peak periods. Emirates Road will be exempt from the decision. This step falls within joint efforts to improve traffic flow across Dubai’s road network and enhance road safety, while considering the needs of the commercial transport and logistics sector and ensuring the sustainable flow of goods across the emirate. The decision also forms part of…
The UAE assumed the presidency of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on Saturday, as the capital welcomed delegates from more than 110 countries in what organisers confirmed is the largest gathering in the congress’s 71-year history. Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi was elected president of the congress, which convened at a critical moment marked by rapidly evolving criminal threats and growing pressure on international cooperation frameworks. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Al Nuaimi warned of a new generation of crime driven by artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems capable of executing…
DUSHANBE, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC) participated in a meeting of the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs of the of Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), which was held over two days in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. The meeting discussed draft resolutions on issues addressed by the Committee at the Asian level, including Asian integration through information and communications technology, cooperation in health justice, women parliamentarians in the Assembly, promoting dialogue and harmony among followers of the world’s religions, legal and legislative cooperation in combating the trafficking of cultural…
DUBAI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Jalila Foundation has announced that it has allocated AED19.25 million towards cancer treatment for 297 children since 2015, reflecting the Foundation’s continued commitment to expanding access to essential care for young patients. The announcement coincides with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in September. Al Jalila Foundation plays a vital role in enabling Dubai Health’s vision to advance health for humanity through the integration of Care, Learning, Discovery, and Giving. Through its patient support programs, Al Jalila Foundation helps children access the treatment they need and continue receiving care. In February 2026, the…
Water is tasteless, or so we were taught in school, but in the rarefied world of water tastings, water is metallic. Or bitter, depending on its minerality. And experiencing water’s spectrum of flavours at private water tastings is an emerging trend in the UAE. “Water tastings and water bars have become more popular across the globe,” says Dubai-based water sommelier Timo Bausch, who shifted to the city in December last year. Since then, he has conducted about six water tastings at corporate parties, friends’ get-togethers and a fan zone in Dubai during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Water sommeliers explain…
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE on Saturday brought the international community together for the opening of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The six-day Congress attracts around 5,000 participants, including ministers, senior officials and experts, alongside representatives of governments, international organisations, civil society, academia, research institutions and youth from around the world. Representatives from more than 97 countries are participating in the Congress, including more than 32 ministers of justice and interior ministers, as well as 93 expert speakers and specialists, reflecting…
A Dubai-based company owned by an entrepreneur under scrutiny in the southern Indian state of Kerala is operating as normal, a customer service representative told Khaleej Times. The project management firm confirmed both its UAE branches — in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — remain open. “We are open and our work is going on as normal,” said the customer service representative of the firm. “We are a company that has been operating for over a decade. We continue to help people to migrate to Canada and find work visas in other European countries.” On Thursday, Kerala Police confirmed to media…