Author: Editorial Team

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, offered his condolences to the families of the late Major Abdullah Shamis Al Menhali and Officer Cadet Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE. During his visits to the mourning majlises in Al Ain, Sheikh Hamdan expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the martyrs’ families. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bestow His abundant mercy upon them, grant them…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — A new study by researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has identified the critical barriers that must be addressed before air taxis can become a viable mode of urban transportation in emerging economies. The research provides a structured framework that can help governments, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders develop effective strategies for introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) safely and successfully. Published in the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, the study, Analyzing the Barriers of Adopting Air Taxis in Emerging Economy Context: A Decision-Making Framework, was…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and was briefed on some of the latest technologies and innovative solutions in cybersecurity. He was accompanied by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of the State Security Department in Dubai; His Excellency Lieutenant General Tamim Al…

Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari is bringing his live show Khushiyan – A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai this September. The show will take place at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, on September 26, following performances across India and other international cities. Khushiyan centres around a simple question: what truly makes us happy? Laksh explores the idea through humour, personal experiences, memories and observations from everyday life. Before taking his storytelling to the stage, Laksh built an online following under the name “Single.Handedly”, where he shared stories influenced by poetry, Sufi philosophy and his own experiences. He later became an author, publishing The…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — 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, met with the first cohort of graduates from the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, reaffirming Dubai’s commitment to developing Emirati talent and preparing future leaders. The meeting was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Aisha Miran, Director General of…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Digital Dubai, has launched the PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call under Sandbox Dubai, inviting PropTech innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and technology companies from the UAE and around the world to test and develop their business models, products and services in a safe, real-world environment. The PropTech Data Sandbox focuses on developing innovative solutions and applications for real estate data, enabling innovators to explore access to data held by regulators and test new uses of their own data where regulatory requirements may otherwise limit…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education and Chairwoman of ECAE’s Board of Trustees, the College held its Annual Academic Convocation 2026–2027 under the theme, “The Next Chapter: Designing Tomorrow. Together.” The event convened ECAE’s leadership, faculty, and administrative staff and highlighted the College’s direction for the next phase, to further strengthen its role as a national partner in advancing education and building a self-improving learning ecosystem that continuously evolves based on its performance, while placing learners and the quality of educational outcomes at the heart of its…

Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the headlines in the buildup to the AFC Champions League opening round. The debate was intense over whether Al Nassr striker Ronaldo, 41, would finally do in Asia what he did with such nonchalance in Europe. A five-time UEFA Champions League winner (four with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United), Ronaldo is still chasing his first Asian Champions League title. Since famously joining Al Nassr in 2023, a move that sparked a transfer revolution in the Saudi Pro League, bringing a host of big names to the Gulf country, Ronaldo has continued to be a prolific…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala’) have jointly acquired Masdar City Square for AED918 million, through their joint venture established in 2024. The transaction further scales the partners’ high-quality, income-generating real estate portfolio, now valued at AED4.7 billion within Masdar City, one of the region’s leading hubs for clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced research and sustainable urban development. Masdar City Square comprises more than 47,000 sqm of net leasable area across seven office buildings. Completed in the first quarter of 2026, the complex is 99% occupied by a high-quality tenant base that includes…

Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read.  Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…