Author: Editorial Team
Footage being shared on social media of a man abusing his cat has sparked concern among the animal rescue community in the UAE, with many residents reaching out to the authorities for help. Several posts on the individual’s Facebook account feature disturbing content involving intentional animal cruelty towards the grey and fluffy cat. One such clip shows the sharp blade of a knife being placed near the feline’s neck as it struggles to get away from the object. Another video shows the man pressing his foot against the cat’s neck and attempting to choke it, as the pet meows loudly.…
FUERTEVENTURA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) subsidiary of Space42, and Telespazio Ibérica, part of Leonardo Space, have launched a wildfire-monitoring mission in Spain using high-altitude platforms. The mission’s first flight used the ApusNeo18 HAPS model, which took off from Canarias Stratoport for HAPS and UAS on the island of Fuerteventura as part of the ISSEC project, promoted by Fuerteventura Technology Park. The flight lasted 29 hours and reached an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet, setting two European HAPS flight records while delivering live, high-resolution video and imagery from electro-optical and infrared sensors.…
ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage. The result reflects the continued development of the UAE’s nuclear security framework and sustained efforts to strengthen the protection and resilience of its peaceful nuclear energy programme. The UAE also ranked joint 15th among 154 countries and areas assessed for supporting global efforts against the theft of nuclear materials, achieving a score of 85 out of 100, an increase of two points compared…
ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2nd to 5th November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems, with confirmed participation from ministers, CEOs and senior leaders across energy, technology, finance and industry. The event will convene the global energy industry in Abu Dhabi as the world enters a new era of rising energy demand, geopolitical volatility, infrastructure constraints and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI),…
Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most competitive luxury destinations. This summer, the group welcomed almost half a million guests across five global hotspots, driven by venues in London, Monaco, Marbella, Miami and…
SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — In implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide a decent standard of living for Sharjah citizens, His Highness has ordered the settlement of debts in 82 cases, totalling AED17,859,829. The directives issued by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah reflect his commitment to monitoring citizens’ circumstances, addressing their needs, and easing the financial burdens on families. These efforts thereby promote family stability and provide citizens with the means to enjoy a decent standard of living. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution adding new mandates to Abu Dhabi Sports Council, including regulating and licensing sporting establishments and entities, granting professional accreditation to sports professionals and issuing them licences to practise at these establishments and entities across the emirate, in coordination with the relevant authorities. The new mandates will contribute to developing an integrated sports ecosystem in Abu Dhabi by strengthening the sector’s regulatory and professional frameworks, enhancing service quality and improving the efficiency of its workforce. The resolution further strengthens Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s role in developing…
The UAE President along with other leaders of the Emirates sent a congratulatory message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 96th National Day. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the King. The three leaders also congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,…
ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 will host the Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium, organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations and the world’s leading organisation dedicated to beekeeping, together with ADNEC Group, a Modon company. The Symposium will be the largest scientific gathering dedicated to beekeeping and honey production across the Middle East and North Africa region. It will serve as the first regional platform bringing together experts, researchers, policymakers and private sector stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable beekeeping…
PARIS, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — A United Arab Emirates delegation, headed by Hamad Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), participated in the Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2026 Conference, held in Paris. The delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, FANR and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC). Co-hosted by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the United States Department of Energy, the conference brought together ministers, senior government officials and nuclear industry leaders to discuss the conditions needed to advance new nuclear energy projects, including financing, supply chains, workforce development,…