Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 has officially opened registration for visitors to the Global Food Week exhibition and attendees of the highly anticipated second edition of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS). Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company in partnership with Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Global Food Week 2026 will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 6 to 8 October. The event will bring the entire global food ecosystem together under one roof, featuring an expansive exhibition, impactful thought leadership sessions at the GFSS, and a…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club took the lead on the opening day of Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Mubadala Arena on Friday. Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finished second, with M.O.D UAE third after a day of competition across the Under-18, Adults and Masters categories. The opening day featured closely contested matches across all three categories in Gi division, with clubs and academies fielding some of their top athletes as they looked to collect valuable points and strengthen their positions in the standings. The competitions were attended by Mohamed…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 September 2026: Dubai Media has launched a new cohort of its Media Pioneer Programme, dedicated this year to preparing and developing Emirati journalists as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in national talent and building a new generation of media professionals equipped to shape the future of journalism. Building on the success of the programme’s first edition, which focused on developing Emirati photographers, this year’s cohort is designed to prepare aspiring Emirati journalists through an immersive newsroom experience within Al Bayan and Emarat Al Youm, providing participants with…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second edition of Dubai Mallathon has concluded. Held from 15 June to 15 September, the initiative, organised by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, attracted record participation and a strong community response, strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading community sports initiatives. A total of 160,475 participants of different ages and…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Cosmo Developments, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Flag Holding Group and Reportage Group, has launched THE WADI, a mixed-use residential development on Yas Island with an estimated investment of AED 6 billion. Cosmo Developments is fully managed and powered by Reportage Group. Overseen by Reportage Group from development and delivery through to long-term management, THE WADI occupies a plot area of approximately 140,700 square metres. It comprises 3,950 residential units, including studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, alongside commercial, recreational and sports facilities, as well as a hotel planned within the…
A newly signed agreement between Ras Al Khaimah and a Chinese aircraft manufacturer will bring flying-car testing to the emirate’s deserts and, eventually, a demonstration route between Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. On Friday, Aridge, one of Asia’s largest flying-car companies, signed an agreement with Ras Al Khaimah under the oversight of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority to set up what officials describe as a regulatory sandbox — a controlled environment where the aircraft can be flown and evaluated before any rules exist for wider use. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, the second-largest stock exchange in the Arab region, and Al Ramz Capital announced the launch of Round 4 of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, continuing their joint efforts to strengthen financial literacy and encourage a long-term approach to investing across the UAE. Building on the momentum of the first three rounds, the competition gives new and experienced investors an opportunity to put their investment knowledge into practice in a live market environment. Participants can develop and apply their own strategies while gaining greater exposure…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Media Academy, part of Dubai Media, delivered a knowledge programme featuring 10 sessions during the Arab Media Summit 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together media professionals, experts, academics, decision-makers and young people, the programme examined the transformations shaping the future of media and content. Discussions covered the future of media professions, younger audiences’ engagement with content, artificial intelligence, digital misinformation, podcasts and the role of Emirati…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is expanding Al Ghad Nurseries across the emirate, increasing capacity to 12,000 seats by 2029 and giving thousands more Emirati children access to high-quality, subsidised early childhood education. The expansion will welcome new children, aged 2-4, offering them an early learning environment rooted in Arabic language, Emirati culture, values and national identity, while supporting children’s cognitive, social and emotional development. The expansion will bring this offering to more families across Abu Dhabi, helping more children benefit from quality early education during some of the…
SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) marked the completion of the first cohort of the BASE39 Creative Accelerator through a final showcase and awards ceremony held at the Park, bringing together designers, industry specialists and professionals from the design and creative industries. The final showcase marked the culmination of an intensive journey undertaken by participants throughout the programme, whose inaugural edition focused on furniture and collectible design. The programme was designed to support emerging creative talent and enable participants to develop their ideas into tangible products with the potential for further development, production…