Author: Editorial Team

SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening of the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF) on Wednesday at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH). Organised by SIH from 23rd to 27th September under the theme “Stories of Friends”, the forum brings together more than 100 narrators, experts, researchers and media professionals from over 30 countries. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, President of SIH, said friendship is a deeply rooted human and cultural value and a vessel for stories, values and experiences passed down through…

SINGAPORE, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Thursday, after climbing about 4 percent in the previous session. Brent crude futures fell 94 cents, or 0.9 percent, to US$102.13 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures eased 59 cents, or 0.7 percent, to US$91.56 a barrel. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral and one-stop destination partner for Yas Island, signed 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held in Dubai from 14th to 17th September. The signings represent a significant step forward in Miral Destinations’ commitment to delivering world-class guest experience. Together, the partnerships will address different stages of the guest journey – from discovery and booking through to arrival, bolstering global access to destinations and packages via industry-leading organisations. Among the new regional partners is Jazeera Airways, with an agreement to promote packages combining…

There are certain questions that can quickly expose a pizza purist. Pineapple on pizza is probably the most reliable. Ask Gabriele Bonci, however, and there is no outrage or lecture about what does and does not belong on dough. Instead, the Roman chef, who has spent decades being described as the “Michelangelo of pizza”, offers an answer that might surprise those who take Italian culinary tradition a little too seriously. “I make it!” he tells Khaleej Times during a recent visit to Dubai for the launch of Bonci at Chef’s Society, City Centre Mirdif. “For me, it is one of…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth Healthcare Leaders Summit – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by Forbes Middle East, concluded on Wednesday at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. The closing day featured a session titled “From Awareness to Action – Reimagining Mental Health Through Early Intervention”, which examined the shift from mental health awareness towards prevention, early detection and timely intervention. Dr Zain Al Yafei, CEO of Sakina, highlighted the importance of integrating mental and physical health within a comprehensive care model, noting that depression and anxiety can significantly affect recovery and health outcomes, particularly among patients…

A unique connection between Etihad Rail and the Dubai Metro will link inter-emirate train travel with Dubai’s Red Line network. As Etihad Rail begins services from Dubai on September 30, passengers arriving at Dubai Al Yalayis Station will be able to connect with the Metro Red Line at Jumeirah Golf Estates. From there, they can continue across the city to destinations served by the Metro without needing a car. Dubai residents can, in turn, take the Metro to Jumeirah Golf Estates and connect to Al Yalayis Station to board a train to Abu Dhabi or Fujairah. A Khaleej Times check…

NAGOYA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE esports team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan after losing 3-0 to Japan and defeating Palestine 3-0. The UAE team comprises Abdullah Mohammed Saif Bouhnad Al Muhairi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Banna and Sultan Rashid Mohammed Marshoul Taheri. In swimming, Mohammed Al Yamahi recorded 2:06.29 in the men’s 200-metre freestyle. In cycling, Mohammed Al Mutaiwei finished 13th in the men’s 157.6-kilometre road race in 4:27:21, which featured 40 cyclists from 16 countries. Abdullah Al Hammadi and Abdullah Jassim also represented the UAE. In shooting, Saif…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The AgriTech Forum will return as part of Global Food Week 2026 with a three-day programme bringing together agricultural experts, innovators, investors, researchers and policymakers to explore technologies, investment and research supporting sustainable production and food security. Global Food Week, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), will take place from 6th to 8th October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Each day of the forum will focus on a key theme, beginning with agricultural technology, followed by investment, and concluding…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi has published a new whitepaper outlining a practical approach for governments to promote healthy living at scale. Titled “The Future of Healthy Living: A $16.4 Trillion Opportunity”, the paper was developed by the McKinsey Health Institute in cooperation with the Healthy Living Programme at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. It combines global analysis with Abu Dhabi’s experience as a model for cross-government action and finds that addressing behavioural, metabolic and environmental risk factors could generate an estimated annual global GDP uplift of…

UAE residents have been warned about a growing fraud risk involving deepfake technology, with scammers creating fake videos, voice recordings and images that appear to come from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre). The Ministry urged people not to assume that a video or voice message is genuine simply because it looks or sounds convincing. Scammers may use deepfake technology to imitate Mohre officials or employees and trick people into sharing personal information, clicking on malicious links or transferring money. The Ministry shared some important checks and tips for UAE residents to keep in mind in order to…