Author: Editorial Team
An Indian nurse who dedicated her work to addressing inequities in healthcare and strengthening access to care in the UK has been named the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. Dr Agimol Pradeep, a Senior Transplant Coordinator at King’s College Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, UK, was selected from over 134,000 registrations across 214 countries to win the $250,000 prize. After identifying the disproportionate impact of donor shortages on South Asian patients awaiting transplants, Dr Agimol turned her research into community-led action, co-founding the Upahaar initiative, which has registered more than 10,000…
DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Police Future Foresight Centre has developed the third edition of its Future Opportunities Report, analysing 100 emerging opportunities across technological, social, economic, environmental, regulatory and security fields. Rather than simply identifying emerging trends, the report examines how these opportunities can be captured and applied, helping Dubai Police develop future alternatives and turn emerging possibilities into practical initiatives and projects, including projects under the Horizon X initiative. The report represents a shift from monitoring change to anticipating its impact, and from identifying opportunities to putting them into practice. Its aim is to help…
NEW DELHI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has led the UAE delegation participating in the 18th BRICS Summit, which was inaugurated in New Delhi, India, by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the leaders and heads of government of BRICS member states, heads of delegations from invited countries, and representatives of regional and international organisations attending the summit. The Prime Minister of…
ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Bayer signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Germany. The MoU establishes a framework to explore collaboration across health, life sciences, food security, philanthropy, and innovation ecosystems. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Ali Al Kamali, Chief Trade and Industry Officer, on behalf of ADIO, and Matthias Berninger, Executive Vice President, Head of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety, on behalf of Bayer. The signing was witnessed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of…
ROME/MADRID, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Benoît Cosnefroy of France won the Coppa Sabatini after a brilliant burst of speed inside the final few hundred metres on Thursday, claiming his fifth victory of the season and the first of his career on Italian soil. Cosnefroy’s victory came after a hard-fought uphill sprint to the line in Peccioli, with the Frenchman just edging out Clément Venturini of Unibet Rose Rockets and French national champion Romain Grégoire of Groupama-FDJ United. The race saw an attacking move from Italian Giulio Pellizzari of Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, who looked close to taking…
[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on the US-Iran conflict, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi, India. During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled and the Iranian President discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest. They also underscored the importance of supporting efforts to ease tensions, promote de-escalation and strengthen regional stability, while advancing opportunities for peace and development for the peoples of…
ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC), the UAE is providing US$10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance through the ERC to support people affected by the humanitarian situation in the Republic of Haiti. The assistance programme includes the provision of essential food supplies to strengthen food security, shelter materials, health, water, sanitation and hygiene services, as well as medicines, medical…
ISTANBUL, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the sponsorship of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Istanbul hosted the seventh annual Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards ceremony for 2026, where the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Health Cluster won the Grand Stevie Awards. The ceremony was attended by more than 300 guests representing 82 organisations from 18 countries, alongside government officials, business leaders and board chairpersons from various sectors. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources received the Highest-Rated Nomination of the Year award after achieving an average…
DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the key themes and topics to be explored at the fourth edition of the Arab Youth Media Forum, which will be held under the umbrella of the Arab Media Summit 2026 from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together young people, university students, content creators and aspiring media professionals, the Forum will place the perspectives of younger generations at the heart of discussions on the future of media. It will provide a platform to explore their interests and aspirations, while giving them…
Dubai Police fulfilled the wish of six-year-old Nay Anas Al Amouri with a special visit to the Smart Police Station in Hatta, giving her a chance to explore police work and learn about the force’s smart services. Nay and her family were welcomed at Hatta Police Station by Colonel Obaid Al Badwawi, Deputy Director, and Colonel Dr Saif Al Qaydi, Head of the Administrative Affairs Section. The young girl was excited as she took a guided tour of the station, exploring its modern services and technologies and learning about the work of police officers and their role in serving the…