Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms were hit by outages affecting a large number of users in several countries overnight Sunday into Monday, with users reporting problems accessing the platforms and using some of their services. Outage-tracking website Downdetector showed thousands of reports of issues with Facebook and Instagram in the United States, along with reports from users in several other countries. According to Reuters, more than 17,000 reports of issues with Facebook and more than 5,000 reports of issues with Instagram were recorded as of 01:11 GMT, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by…
SEMERA, Ethiopia, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Second Ethiopia International Date Palm Festival 2026, organised by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in cooperation with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture, opened on Sunday under the patronage of Addisu Arega Kitessa, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The festival is supported by Erth Zayed Philanthropies, an affiliate of the Presidential Court, and coordinated with the UAE Embassy in Addis Ababa. The opening ceremony of the festival, which is being held in the Afar Region and runs until 22nd September, was attended by Awol…
Dubai business owners dealing with poor-quality leads, hiring problems, inefficient systems or a business that relies too heavily on them are being invited to a free one-day accelerator on Friday, 2 October at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai. Fix & Scale, hosted by the Business Owners Collective (BOC), is aimed at owners whose businesses have grown but are still being run much as they were when they started. It will help them identify what is no longer working and what needs their attention first. The event comes as the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a…
ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the President of the Republic of Armenia and to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the Governor-General of Belize and Prime Minister John Briceño. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE is emerging as one of the key international markets connected to India’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem, with links spanning UPI acceptance, RuPay card acceptance and domestic payment infrastructure partnerships, according to a presentation by NPCI International. The UAE appeared among the countries listed under UPI Acceptance, alongside Qatar, Singapore, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, France and Mauritius. It was also listed under RuPay Card Acceptance, together with Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Maldives and Bhutan. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The data also showed the UAE under Domestic Card Switch partnerships, highlighting…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen legal and institutional cooperation, knowledge management and national talent development. The MoU was signed by Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, and Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary-General of SLC, during a ceremony at the university’s campus in Dubai. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in developing the legislative process, supporting the effective implementation of legislation, conducting legal research and studies, and exchanging expertise, knowledge and…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Education and Dubai Municipality have signed an agreement to develop professional and technical education pathways for Emirati students in Dubai public schools, strengthening alignment between educational outcomes and labour market needs. Under the agreement, the two entities will develop an integrated programme starting from Grade 10 that combines academic knowledge, vocational education and practical training, leading to accredited professional qualifications. The initiative will also provide a support framework extending beyond Grade 12, enabling students to explore further education and potential career opportunities within Dubai Municipality upon meeting relevant requirements. The agreement…
SHARJAH, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Safari will open its fifth season tomorrow, Monday, offering visitors new wildlife experiences, educational programmes and behind-the-scenes animal care tours. The new season builds on Sharjah Safari’s breeding and animal care programmes, which recorded 186 births during the second quarter of 2026. The births included South African giraffes, elephants, lions, oryx, blue wildebeest, impala, nyala and zebra. Sharjah Safari also recently welcomed six critically endangered radiated tortoise hatchlings, supporting its efforts in species conservation and biodiversity. Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), said the fifth…
An Emirati student who helped give nearly 400,000 Dubai pupils a stronger voice in education is now taking that experience to a global stage. Moza Ahmed, chairperson of Dubai’s first Students Council, has been selected for the inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship, where she will represent the UAE among a cohort of young people from around the world. The Grade 12 student at the American School of Creative Science in Nad Al Sheba was elected the first chairperson of the Dubai Students Council, launched by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) under the City of Students initiative within Dubai’s…