Author: Editorial Team
HOCKENHEIM, Germany, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri has capped an impressive 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship campaign with a podium finish at Hockenheim, taking third place in the penultimate race of the season and securing his eighth podium of the year. The 18-year-old Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior Driver concluded the championship fourth overall, following a season in which he claimed three victories, eight podiums, one pole position and a fastest lap, while also becoming the first Emirati driver to lead the FIA Formula Regional European Championship standings. Al Dhaheri represented the UAE…
DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the 24th Arab Media Summit will commence in Dubai on Tuesday. The largest edition to date, the Summit will run until 17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Arab Media…
SHARJAH, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the Child Safety Organisation’s efforts to advance an integrated framework for protecting children, Kanaf Centre has adopted the Safe Ultra System, a specialised technology designed for child forensic examination rooms. It enables medical teams to identify signs of physical injury with high accuracy, including marks that may not be visible to the naked eye. The development strengthens the documentation of cases through scientifically robust methods that assist legal proceedings and safeguard children’s rights. Kanaf is the first centre in the UAE and wider Middle East to incorporate the upgraded version into…
The weather in UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Tuesday, September 15, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Clouds are set to appear eastward and southward by afternoon. These clouds may be convective, which are associated with rainfall. It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas, with a chance of mist. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate winds will blow from the Southeast to the Northeast. The wind speeds will range between 10 km/hr and 25 km/hr in general, but may…
VIENNA, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is taking part in the 70th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, being held in Vienna from 14th to 18th September 2026. Hamad Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), is leading the UAE delegation, which includes representatives from FANR, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The UAE’s participation highlights its commitment to the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear energy and marks 50 years since the country joined the IAEA in 1976. The delegation…
Ten UAE-based artists and designers are joining forces with female Afghan master artisans for a new exhibition in Abu Dhabi that brings contemporary UAE art together with generations-old carpet-making traditions. Titled Intimaa: Sacred Threads, the exhibition will open at Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi on October 15 and run until January 9, 2027. The exhibition is part of the 2026 Zuleya Artists Program by the Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative (FBMI), with this year’s edition bringing together 10 UAE-based creatives whose designs will be interpreted as traditional handwoven carpets by Afghan female artisans. The participating artists are Zuhoor Al Sayegh,…
DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.’ The Authority’s participation reflects its efforts in encouraging cultural tourism in the emirate, raising awareness of Emirati heritage and strengthening its presence internationally, and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global cultural reference, a leader in innovation, a driver of the creative economy, and rooted in Emirati heritage. As part of its stand at…
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held the Tax Agents Forum 2026 in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of the FTA, alongside officials and tax specialists. The forum aimed to strengthen communication with strategic partners, keep them informed of the latest tax developments, and highlight the rules governing Tax Agents and their roles and responsibilities as key contributors to the UAE’s tax system. In his opening address, Abdulaziz Al Mulla affirmed that Tax Agents are key partners in developing the UAE’s tax system. He highlighted their pivotal role in supporting businesses subject…
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed Authority for People of Determination is participating in the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), with a diverse cultural, knowledge-based and interactive programme that reflects its vision of empowering People of Determination, enhancing their access to knowledge and culture, and showcasing their capabilities and creativity as active partners in society and in shaping the future. The Authority’s participation features a pavilion offering knowledge initiatives, specialised publications, workshops and interactive experiences that bring together reading, creativity and assistive technology. The pavilion also enables visitors from various backgrounds to learn…
Abu Dhabi’s Miral will invest more than Dh12 billion across Yas Island over the next five years, the company announced. The money will fund new developments, expand existing attractions, and add more hotel rooms as part of a push to cement Yas Island’s place as a top global leisure destination. The investment supports Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 and is separate from the previously announced Disney project. The announcement came as the Arabian Travel Market began in Dubai on Monday. With over 55,000 attendees expected, this year’s edition of ATM comes at an important moment for the global travel industry,…