Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India. His Highness also congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, wishing him continued good health and further success in advancing India’s progress and fulfilling the aspirations of its people. Prime Minister Modi thanked His Highness for his kind sentiments and reaffirmed his…
Residents of a new Dh6-billion residential community on Yas Island will be able to walk, cycle and run through the development without having to navigate surface traffic, its developer said on Friday, September 18. The Wadi, launched by Cosmo Developments, will have its cars and parking facilities placed underground, leaving the surface of the 140,700-sqm development largely free of vehicles. The project will include a running route stretching about six kilometres through the community, alongside pedestrian and cycling paths, landscaped areas, water features, parks and a central valley. “It’s a close community that is really designed to give this kind…
SEOUL, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of an official visit to the brotherly Republic of Korea, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, and Special Envoy to the brotherly Republic of Korea, met today with Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea, during which he conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with His Highness’ wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly Republic of Korea and its people. During the visit, Al Mubarak also met with Kang Hoon-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff and Special…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a delegation from the People’s Republic of China explored opportunities for cooperation and commercial and investment partnerships. The discussions took place during the delegation’s visit to the Chamber’s headquarters, as part of efforts to strengthen ties between women entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah and the People’s Republic of China. The meeting was attended by Amna Alhammadi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in Beijing and Chairwoman of the UAE-China Women Entrepreneurs Council, while the Chinese delegation included chairpersons of companies operating…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 9th UAE International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance opened today in Dubai, organised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in cooperation with Emirates Health Services (EHS), bringing together leading experts to discuss the latest scientific and therapeutic developments and advance sustainable solutions to antimicrobial resistance. The conference was attended by Hussain Alrand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at MoHAP; Najiba Abdulrazzaq, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Kuwait Hospital in Dubai and Chair of the National Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance; and leading specialists from the…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the completion of 25 podcast episodes documenting key moments in the 25-year journey of the Arab Media Award. The special series, launched to mark the Award’s silver jubilee, was recorded over the three days of the Arab Media Summit 2026, which concluded in Dubai on Thursday. The episodes feature current and former members of the Arab Media Award’s Board, past winners across various categories, as well as prominent writers, thinkers and media figures. Through their conversations, guests reflect on defining moments, experiences and perspectives from the Award’s…
The weather in the UAE on Saturday will be fair to partly cloudy, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Low clouds are set to appear over the east coast, with humidity levels peaking over night and Sunday morning, especially over coastal areas. There is a chance of mist forming over these areas as well. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures are set to rise to 41°C in Dubai and Sharjah, with Abu Dhabi experiencing a high of 44°C and a low of 27°C. Dubai and Sharjah will see minimum temperatures…
NUKUS, Uzbekistan, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) marked the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation with the graduation of 207 participants from its Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator in Nukus, highlighting how climate-resilient agricultural solutions into products, enterprises and livelihood opportunities. Supported by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the accelerator was implemented by ICBA in partnership with Uzbekistan’s Agency for Innovative Development (AID) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. Women represented nearly 59% of the graduates, with 122 participants. Over four weeks, participants undertook 16 training modules covering agricultural processing,…
BEIJING, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, affirmed that artificial intelligence holds significant potential to drive comprehensive transformation across the civil aviation ecosystem, noting that harnessing these technologies requires clear governance and regulatory frameworks to ensure their safe, responsible and transparent use. The remarks were made during the UAE’s participation in the 4th China Air Transport Association Conference, held in Beijing from 17th to 19th September 2026 under the theme “Integration and Development of Artificial Intelligence and Civil Aviation”, where Saif Al Suwaidi delivered an address as part of the…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE continues to strengthen an integrated ecosystem linking domestic production with quality, innovation, technology, supply chains and global markets, enhancing the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of the national economy. The approach spans the production cycle, from agriculture and food production to advanced manufacturing, product identity, marketing and exports, while directing government and institutional demand towards priority national products. In April, the Cabinet approved the National Project for the Protection of Geographically Defined Products to identify and protect agricultural, industrial and traditional products whose quality, characteristics or reputation are associated with specific areas…