Author: Editorial Team
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…
NUKU’ALOFA, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and Tonga Meteorological Services (TMS), part of the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in meteorology and geophysics, exchange knowledge, expertise and technology, and strengthen institutional and professional capacity on both sides. The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, President of NCM, and Lord Fakafanua, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change. On the sidelines…
DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers hosted the Operational Excellence and Innovation Forum, bringing together 140 representatives from private sector companies to explore ways to enhance organisational performance, embed innovation into operations, and strengthen businesses’ readiness for the future. The forum explored practical approaches to operational transformation, technology adoption, innovation, and organisational performance. It also highlighted the importance of continuously reviewing processes, developing effective working methods, and adopting solutions that enhance efficiency and improve the quality of outputs and services. Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at Dubai Chambers, stated, “Operational excellence is essential…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, through its Virtual Office in Germany, in cooperation with the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA), organised an interactive dialogue session titled Storytelling, Seafaring, and Travel Writing: The Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, as part of the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, in the presence of Tobias Tunkel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Arab Emirates. The session was moderated by Dr. Mohammed Aboughazala, Lead Researcher at TRENDS and Director of the TRENDS Virtual Office in Germany, with the participation…
Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…
The death of a dentist in Sharjah comes just two years after her brother died in an accident, according to a family member. It was on Monday morning that Dr Afina Basheer suddenly collapsed and died at home. Raheem, a relative of Afina’s husband Yasser, confirmed that this was the second tragedy to hit Afina’s family in a very short span of time. “Her brother was killed in an accident two years ago in India,” he said. “He was also a doctor. He was the only brother to Afina and her two sisters. The family had barely recovered from that…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to build and strengthen relations with trade partners and leading economies in the world, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is leading a high-level delegation from the emirate to the sisterly Republic of Korea from 15th to 17th September 2026. The visit aims to build upon the Special Strategic Partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, established in 2018, to further cement a future-focused cooperation across vital sectors and industries, including water, healthcare, education, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, energy, space,…