Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, today marked Zero Emissions Day by outlining its long-term outlook for a larger, cleaner and more efficient water and power system, building on the profound progress achieved to date. Observed each year on 21 September, Zero Emissions Day calls on individuals and organisations to set aside a single day without emissions from energy use and to make greater use of renewable energy. EWEC systematically advances…
When a prominent leader dies or a tragedy claims multiple lives, the UAE may declare an official period of mourning as a mark of respect. It is a solemn way of honouring those who have passed, with flags flown at half-mast and, depending on who has died and the circumstances, public events and entertainment may be scaled back or work arrangements adjusted. The death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday, September 21 prompted a 10-day mourning period in Dubai, with flags to be flown at half-mast across the emirate. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
NEW YORK,21st September, 2026 (WAM) – Organisations from across the global AI ecosystem today announced a joint commitment to help close one of AI’s most significant access gaps: providing safe, effective AI services in the languages people speak around the world. A group of 60 signatories are uniting behind a shared five-year goal: for an estimated 3.4 billion people who speak languages currently underrepresented in today’s AI models to be able to use AI tools in their own language and voice, African Media Agency (AMA) reported. Initial signatories reflect the range of expertise needed to make progress, from locally led…
BRUSSELS, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Between June and August 2026, there were more than 2 million commercial flights in the EU. Figures released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, showed that August 2026 saw 708,980 flights, a 2.3% increase compared with the previous year and a 5.7% increase compared with 2024. July was the busiest of these 3 months with 709,931 flights, marking a 2.8% annual increase and a 5.7% increase compared with 2024. In June, there were 662,480 flights, a 2.1% growth compared with 2025 and 4.9% compared with 2024. In August 2026, compared with…
ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, affirmed that the International Day of Peace, observed worldwide on 21st September each year, is a global occasion to renew commitment to rejecting violence and hatred and promoting dialogue, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among peoples. In a statement issued by the Council on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Al Jarwan said that this year’s United Nations theme, ‘Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,’ underscores that peace should not remain merely a slogan raised…
As schools across the UAE reinforce rules around student appearance for the new academic year, some boys may have to rethink their usual trip to the barber. Several schools are restricting extreme or shaved hairstyles, including cuts where parts of the head are shaved with a razor or blade while other sections are left longer. Such partially shaved styles can fall under ‘qaza‘, while barbers are also seeing families move away from skin-level fades as they look for school-friendly alternatives. But that does not mean boys are left with only one or two basic options. Onur, a Turkish master barber at…
NEW YORK, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, emphasised the necessity of securing and protecting supply chains, trade, and energy flows as a means of promoting international peace and security at an Arria Formula meeting on “Safe Seas, Shared Security: Protecting Freedom of Navigation in an Evolving Security Environment” held on 17 September. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Abdullatif Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain ahead of the General Debate of the 81st session of the General Assembly. “Recent developments have demonstrated that any threat to…
SHARJAH, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of Niger has concluded the fifth edition of the African Arabic Poetry Forums, organised by the Sharjah Department of Culture’s Cultural Affairs Department. The closing ceremony was attended by a number of academic and cultural figures, including Professor Ali Tasea, former Director of Higher Arabic Education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation; Dr Mohammed Ag Mohamed, President of the Coordination of Arabic-Speaking Associations and Organisations in Niger…
Three nature-inspired colours, a 1.1 kg Ceraluminum design and Qualcomm, Intel and AMD platform options give the new Zenbook 14 a more personal take on the premium laptop Published: Mon 21 Sept 2026, 5:30 PM A laptop is one of the few personal objects that can follow someone from a morning commute to a client meeting, a university lecture, an airport lounge and an evening at home. It has to look appropriate in every setting, feel effortless to carry and work without demanding constant attention. The ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480QA approaches that brief as a lifestyle product as much as…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) highlighted the growing role of integrated infrastructure, rail connectivity and industrial ecosystems in enabling business growth and strengthening market access during the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) Business Briefing, ‘On Track to InnoTrans – Connecting Markets, Mobility and Business Opportunities’. Sponsored by RAKEZ, the event brought together businesses and industry stakeholders from mobility, engineering, logistics, infrastructure and related sectors to discuss how stronger connectivity can support investment, market access and commercial links between the UAE and the UK. Speaking at the event, RAKEZ Group CEO…