Author: Editorial Team
AQABA, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Pavilion welcomed 1,577 visitors on the second day of Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) Jordan 2026, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army and military delegations from several countries. Exhibiting companies and Capital Events held meetings throughout the day, while participating entities continued to showcase their advanced defence and security technologies and products, which is taking place at the Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Centre (AIECC) through 29 October. The UAE National Pavilion is supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence…
KUWAIT CITY, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait convened the fourth joint Consular Committee in Kuwait City, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing consular services for the nationals of both countries. The UAE delegation was led by Sheikha Hissa bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs, while the Kuwaiti delegation was headed by Ambassador Aziz Rahim Al-Daihani, Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs. In her opening remarks, Sheikha Hissa conveyed the greetings of H.H.…
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.9%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the CBUAE at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities. The Base Rate, which is anchored to the US Federal Reserve’s IORB, signals the general stance of monetary…
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Arabian Horse Society National Championship concluded on Wednesday evening after two days of competition at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy, with 253 horses owned by 179 owners from studs across the UAE. Organised by the society, the championship saw A.S. Aldharab, owned by Sumaya Hussain Mohammad Abdulqader Abbas, claim the gold title in the Stallions Championship. Leandro SBH of Al Jazeera Arabian Horse Stud took silver, while Freyson, owned by Ayesha Salman Muhammad Salman Anwar, secured bronze. In the Yearling Fillies Championship, JA Ajayeb Aljzeera of Al Jazeera Arabian Horse…
The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to leave rates on hold, maintaining the country’s monetary policy alignment with the dollar-pegged dirham. The Central Bank’s benchmark, the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF), remains at 3.90 per cent. The move was widely expected, as the UAE typically mirrors Federal Reserve policy changes to preserve currency stability. The Base Rate, which is anchored to the Fed’s Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB), serves as the key signal of monetary policy and acts as a floor for overnight…
SHARJAH, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the “Sharjah Parliamentary Summit” programme, Sharjah Capability Development (Tatweer), in collaboration with the Sharjah Youth Council, organised a series of parliamentary-style youth debates. This initiative aligns with the foundation’s efforts to cultivate a generation of young leaders capable of engaging in dialogue and debate, to strengthen their critical thinking and analytical skills, and to foster a culture of constructive discourse. Debates served as a vital interactive platform for participants in the “Sharjah Parliamentary Summit” to exchange views and discuss contemporary issues. Through structured debates, participants were given the opportunity to present…
DUABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, as the recipient of the Dubai-it Award, in recognition of his leadership in developing one of the world’s largest and most integrated aviation systems, which has achieved continuous growth across its various sectors. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “In…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh Arab Competition Forum opened today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, bringing together senior officials from regional and international competition authorities, leading experts, academics and private-sector representatives to shape fairer, more competitive digital markets across the Arab region. Held under the theme “Competition policy in the digital age: maintaining fairness and equality in the market”, the two-day Forum will examine how digital transformation is reshaping competition in the Arab region. Participants will explore how modern competition frameworks can safeguard fairness, expand opportunity and support well-functioning markets in the digital economy. The Forum is…
Studies indicate that by 2030, nearly 1 in 5 women globally are expected to be affected by obesity, compared to 1 in 7 men. And a conversation on weight management could never have been more relevant. Dr Bohaira El Geyoushi, consultant gynaecologist and reproductive medicine, while speaking at the inaugural Khaleej Times Women’s Power Summit in Dubai on Wednesday, used this fact to stress the widespread threat that obesity poses—and overcoming it the right way. “Obesity is identified as the largest threat to health this century amenable to action.” Obesity, she pointed out, is a chronic disease that needs lifelong…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development conducted 11,639 inspections of commercial establishments across the emirate in the third quarter of 2026 to ensure compliance with regulations and approved requirements, promote market stability and safeguard the business environment. The inspections revealed a compliance rate of 85% among commercial establishments, reflecting the effectiveness of the department’s inspection and awareness efforts in promoting regulatory compliance and sound business practices. The department continues to develop its commercial inspection system and conduct awareness campaigns targeting business licence holders to familiarise them with the laws and…