Author: Editorial Team
TORONTO, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, on the sidelines of the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto. Al Zeyoudi was accompanied by a high-level UAE delegation including leading investors, business leaders, and officials from the public and private sectors participated in the Investment Summit. At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to Prime Minister Carney the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The TRENDS Group pavilion at the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) witnessed a series of activities, led by the launch of the book Abu Dhabi Fund for Development: Emirati Hands for Creating Global Prosperity 2025. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali, Chairman of the TRENDS Group, stressed during a discussion session that the publication documents the Fund’s 55-year journey and its contributions to development in more than 100 countries, reflecting the Emirati approach based on investment…
SHARJAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is taking part in the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, providing a cultural and intellectual presence that underscores its extensive experience in the fields of publishing, documentation and heritage preservation. The institute is also showing a number of titles from its increasing collection of publications relating to heritage, the number of which now goes beyond 1,250. The fact that the Institute is taking part in this major cultural event shows that it sees the book as a means of promoting knowledge and facilitating cross-cultural communication and also as…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — From the changing economics of gaming to the enduring influence of Gulf television, the Dubai Media Council put the forces reshaping media and the creative industries in focus on the opening day of the Arab Media Summit 2026. Through a diverse programme of specialised sessions and conversations, the Council explored the rapid transformation of the sector, the growth prospects of film and gaming, and their expanding role in the digital economy. The Films Forum and Gaming Forum, organised by the Dubai Films and Games Commission, an entity operating under the Council, featured a series…
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in Saudi Arabia, using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in dozens of injuries among civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security…
BEIJING, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Wednesday after an unexpected build in US crude inventories, while investors assessed supply risks. Brent crude futures fell 93 cents, or 0.86 percent, to US$107.82 a barrel at 00:28 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 97 cents, or 0.92 percent, at US$104.86 a barrel. Both benchmarks settled more than US$3 higher on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels since 19th May. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) explored opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange with cultural institutions in Vienna during its official delegation visit to Austria. The programme focused on museum and library management, performing and contemporary arts, talent development, collection management and audience engagement, supporting the Authority’s efforts to advance Dubai’s cultural and creative sector. The delegation included Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Arts, Design and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture; Maitha Ali Al Blooshi, Director of the Emerging Arts Department; Ahlam Al Bannai, Director of Al Jalila Cultural Centre for…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA) met Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the friendly Republic of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit, in the presence of Elchin Bagirov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, NMA Secretary-General. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen media cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the NMA and the State Advertising Agency of Azerbaijan. Al Hamed affirmed that UAE-Azerbaijan relations are founded on…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Content developers and social media users have a great opportunity and an equal responsibility as they frame the global narrative about the region in a language that is truly global in reach and appeal, emphasised Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council. During a session titled ‘How do we tell our story to the global media’ at the Government Communication Forum held as part of the Arab Media Summit 2026, Dr. Al Nuaimi urged content creators and every person capable of using…
A person living in Abu Dhabi could take a train to Dubai in the morning, change to the Metro and continue to their destination in any part of the emirate. In the evening, the same journey could be made in reverse without wasting time on the road between the two emirates. This is what daily travel could look like once Etihad Rail, the planned Abu Dhabi-Dubai high-speed railway and Dubai’s expanding Metro network are fully connected. The Dubai Rail Network Plan 2032, shared by the Dubai Media Office in April, shows how these networks are expected to come together. It…