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DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs showcased customs facilities, digital services and trade-support initiatives at the DSO Executive Networking Forum, organised by Dubai Silicon Oasis to strengthen engagement with the business community. The Department highlighted four customs circulars issued in June and July 2026 as part of the government’s economic stimulus package, providing businesses with greater flexibility in meeting customs obligations and supporting trade and supply chain continuity. Under Customs Circular No. 12/2026, 6,613 companies benefited from a 120-day extension for pending customs duty statuses covering transactions whose original periods expire between 27th February and 31st July 2026.…

AJMAN, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber has organised the “AIRIS-Certified AI Practitioner” training programme to equip employees with practical skills in generative AI and AI agents. The programme aims to help participants apply AI in the workplace, design innovative initiatives and develop practical roadmaps for broader adoption of AI technologies. Training covered artificial intelligence concepts and applications, data science, machine learning, deep learning and neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI and AI agents. Kulthum Al Asam, Director of the Human Resources Department, said the programme supports Ajman Chamber’s efforts to build a more innovative and…

ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation has unveiled its 2026-27 Emirates Champions Season, featuring nine national championships and seven international commitments. Running from September 2026 to June 2027, the domestic calendar aims to broaden participation across age categories, develop athletes and provide clubs and academies with a year-round competitive pathway into the national teams. The season opens with the UAE Kickboxing Championship for seniors in September, followed by the UAE Muay Thai Championship for youth in October. The UAE Muay Thai Cup will be contested over three rounds, beginning in Abu Dhabi…

DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports continued its month-long Emirati Women’s Day programme with a special edition of the Dubai Mallathon at Dubai International (DXB), bringing Emirati women, colleagues, families and members of the public together for a celebratory walk through Terminal 3. The event brought members of the Dubai Airports Women’s Network (DAWN) and other participants together to mark this year’s theme, Moving Forward. Emerging Together. It recognised the achievements and contributions of Emirati women across Dubai Airports, the aviation sector and the UAE, while reflecting DAWN’s role in creating opportunities for colleagues to connect, learn from…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has become the first developer in Abu Dhabi to complete mortgage financing on an off-plan property for its customers through Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre’s (ADREC) newly launched framework that enables the financing bank to be formally named on the mortgage registration certificate before property handover. The framework allows a customer who has paid 50 percent of the purchase price to arrange a mortgage against their off-plan property, with the bank funding the remaining installments and the final handover payment. This gives customers certainty over their financing terms in advance, preserves liquidity…

NEW YORK, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) highlighted the UAE’s experience in promoting tolerance, coexistence and interfaith dialogue during the “One World: One Humanity Summit” in New York. The summit brought together 250 religious leaders from around 30 countries to discuss ways to confront hatred, violence and division, strengthen interfaith dialogue and promote shared human values. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of MBZUH, said the UAE has transformed religious and cultural diversity into a shared civilisational asset that promotes understanding, mutual respect and social cohesion. “We may come from different countries, cultures, and…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the eighth day of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026) featured heritage, cultural and educational activities, live demonstrations and family experiences. Held under the theme “A Legacy of Pride”, the 23rd edition is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, and runs at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 6th September. The eighth day’s programme included Arabian Saluki…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Suwa Falconry Preservation Society (SFPS) at the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026), establishing a long-term partnership to help preserve one of Japan’s oldest falconry traditions. SFPS is the custodian of Suwa-ryū falconry, a lineage dating back to the Tokugawa Shogunate period and now carried into its 18th generation of master falconers. Under the MoU, EAD will support infrastructure and essential repairs at the society’s 150-year-old training centre, following a joint site assessment…

DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub has partnered with The Foundation Hub in Slemani to strengthen links between Dubai and Kurdistan’s emerging start-up ecosystem. The partnership creates a pathway for founders in Kurdistan to access mentorship, capital and international market opportunities through DIFC Innovation Hub, while supporting longer-term access for UAE and DIFC ecosystem participants to opportunities in Kurdistan. The agreement was signed by Safeen Ghafour, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and CEO of The Foundation Hub, and Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, in the presence of Qubad Talabani,…

With flu season approaching in the UAE, health authorities are urging residents in high-risk groups to get vaccinated early against seasonal flu. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued guidelines asking doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to proactively check the vaccination status of patients as well as encourage seasonal flu vaccination during every clinical visit. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses circulating around the world. While most people recover from fever and other symptoms within about a week without needing medical treatment, the infection can cause serious complications among vulnerable groups. Stay up to…