Author: Editorial Team

A new category aimed at helping UAE farmers get their products into the market will be introduced in the fifth cycle of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, after an assessment of the programme’s first four cycles found that marketing remains a challenge for local producers. The Dh10 million award will also recognise farmers who help other producers improve their operations, as organisers seek to turn successful farms into practical learning centres for the wider agricultural community. Mubarak Al Mansouri, Chair of the Festivals and Accompanying Competitions Committee, said the new Best Supporting Marketing Outlet category was created after…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 16th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Tech Forum (ME-TECH 2026), taking place in Dubai from 14th to 16th September. The forum brings together officials, experts, engineers, scientists, executives, specialists and innovators from the refining and petrochemicals sectors across the GCC, wider Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and other regions. Held under the theme “Empowering the Future of the Downstream Sector,” ME-TECH 2026 continues its nearly two-decade role as a specialised platform for addressing opportunities and challenges facing the refining and…

From earlier diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery to coordinated multidisciplinary care, advances in lung cancer treatment are helping patients recover more comfortably and return to everyday life sooner Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 5:45 PM A lung cancer diagnosis can change your life, but recovery now starts much earlier than it used to. Today, it begins as soon as your care is being planned. Thanks to new techniques such as minimally invasive surgery, better diagnostics and team-based cancer care, many patients are recovering more comfortably and getting back to their daily lives faster. At King’s College Hospital Dubai, UK-trained specialists…

MADRID, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Liwa Team has taken the lead in the SSV category of the FIA World Baja Cup after Emirati driver Mansour Al Bahlī increased his tally to 212 points following Baja Spain Aragón, the fifth round of the championship. Al Bahlī and co-driver Khalid Al Kindi secured 51 points during the Spanish round aboard their Can-Am Maverick R, giving them a 30-point lead over Argentina’s Fernando Álvarez, who is second with 182 points. Norway’s Hedda Hosås is third with 176 points. Al Bahlī also moved into second place in the overall FIA World Baja Cup…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Rosario Murillo Zambrana, Co-Presidents of the Republic of Nicaragua, on their country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages of congratulations to the Co-Presidents of Nicaragua. Source: Emirates News Agency

A British national in UAE bought a property; after the purchase, the seller began delaying the handover and the transfer of ownership, complicated further because the property was under attachment at the time. Details about the buyer and transaction are withheld to protect the client’s privacy. With the delays dragging on for close to six months, the buyer sought legal advice. The first option put to her was to go to court: File a claim for the transfer of ownership, plus compensation for the delay. Checking if suing is best option Before taking that step, her legal team reviewed the…

AJMAN, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The General Directorate of Federal Central Operations at the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Crisis and Disaster Management Department, held a workshop at the Police Sports and Shooting Club in Ajman to review the Business Continuity Management System. The workshop brought together coordinators and representatives from various police general HQs and departments. The workshop was held under the agenda of the working group tasked with overseeing and implementing the Business Continuity Management System at the Ministry level. Discussions focused on business continuity policies, strategies, and plans, as well as arrangements for coordinated action…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its third quarterly meeting for Business Groups and Business Councils of 2026, bringing together 80 representatives from groups and councils. The meeting explored the latest efforts to support private sector growth and enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s business environment. The chamber presented its latest programmes and services aimed at supporting the interests of the business community, together with initiatives designed to help companies expand and grow across diverse sectors. Participants also explored opportunities to strengthen coordination…

Cinema Akil is bringing BLACKBIRD back to Dubai for its second edition, with a three-day programme exploring Black memory, voice and legacy through cinema. Running from September 25 to 27 at the independent cinema’s home in Alserkal Avenue, the programme will feature screenings, filmmaker Q&As and conversations with special guests. Curated by Shannon Ayers Holden, Associate Director of Community Relations at Alserkal Avenue, this year’s edition is inspired by Nina Simone’s song Blackbird and brings together films connected by a Black point of view. The programme opens with Mira Nair’s 1991 romantic drama Mississippi Masala, starring Denzel Washington and Sarita…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences organised a series of activities and initiatives as part of the month-long Emirati Women’s Day celebrations, held this year under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”. The initiatives recognised the contributions of Emirati women and their active role in the UAE’s development, while addressing knowledge, social and health-related aspects that support women in the workplace and wider community. The programme included a panel discussion featuring Ayesha Mohammed S. Al Mulla, Chairperson of the Emirates Businesswomen Council, a visit by female employees of…