Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship will begin tomorrow, Friday, at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, with athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE competing over three days in the Gi category. The championship continues to support the development of jiu-jitsu by providing regular competition, developing young talent and preparing promising athletes to represent the UAE internationally. The competition returns to Abu Dhabi after previous rounds were held across several emirates, with points becoming increasingly important at this stage of the season. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club leads the…
AL AIN, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered condolences to the family of martyr Officer Cadet Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi at Majlis Zakhir in Al Ain Region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of the martyr, who lost his life while carrying out a training mission in the UAE. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant him His boundless mercy and eternal peace, and to…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Media Council (DMC) and the Advertising Business Group (ABG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industry frameworks for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising, and launch initiatives to develop talent and strengthen governance across the sector. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit 2026, advances the Council’s vision of building a globally competitive media industry that leads in innovation and sets the benchmark for responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The MoU was signed by Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media…
A wave of false reports spread among the public as Iran was launching attacks on the region recently, exposing the importance of having trusted sources of official information, Bahrain’s Minister of Information Ramzan Al Noaimi said on Thursday at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Speaking at a ministers’ roundtable on the changing role of media, Al Noaimi said people who lived through these attacks saw first-hand how many false reports emerged. He added that the experience also highlighted the credibility gap between official media and some international platforms that people had previously relied on, while institutions that were present…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, launched its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Study: UAE, focused on food and beverage manufacturers, during the Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, which concluded yesterday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The study found that UAE manufacturers are adopting industrial AI faster than the global average, with 23 percent already considering AI a core part of operations, compared with 16.3 percent globally, while 59 percent expect AI to have a transformational impact on their organisations by 2030, compared with 42.2 percent globally. Meanwhile,…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the exceptional success and strong investor demand for the inaugural issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a second issuance with a five-year tenor. The new issuance aims to broaden participation by UAE nationals and residents in sovereign investment instruments while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global financial centre and a leading destination for Islamic finance. The issuance reflects the Ministry of Finance’s comprehensive financial vision to advance financial inclusion and foster a culture of long-term saving and investment, in line with…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been awarded an overall 5+ Stars rating by QS Stars, recognising the university’s performance across a broad range of academic and institutional areas and marking another significant milestone in its continued pursuit of excellence. The 5+ Stars rating was awarded following rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of ADU’s performance against the QS Stars methodology. QS Stars assesses institutions against established international standards across a broad range of performance indicators, providing a comprehensive evaluation of their individual strengths. As part of the assessment, ADU achieved five stars…
MANAMA, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the 26th meeting of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain. The Minister’s participation, alongside a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening joint Gulf action, coordination and integration among GCC member states in the areas of higher education and scientific…
There were no initial signs of foul play in the death of an Asian woman at her residence in Sharjah, the emirate’s police clarified on Thursday. Police launched an investigation after the Central Operations Room received a report of a woman found unconscious inside a residence. Security teams and the relevant authorities rushed to the scene, in coordination with National Ambulance teams. A preliminary examination of the scene found no visible indications of criminal involvement, Sharjah Police said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Public Prosecution ordered that the body be referred…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced a commitment to a global growth fund managed by Nordstar Partners (Nordstar), a UK-headquartered investment manager focused on AI, FinTech and consumer technology. The commitment reflects DFDF’s focus on the stretch between Series A and Series C, where regional companies must convert early traction into operational scale. Nordstar is led by Managing Partners Eugen Miropolski and Ole Ruch, who came to investing from senior operating roles at Groupon, Airbnb and WeWork, including positions as COO, Head of International and Managing Director. Between them they have managed hyper-growth,…