Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention will launch the 2026–2027 Awareness Campaign on Influenza and Seasonal Respiratory Diseases on Tuesday under the theme “Protect Yourself… Protect Your Community.” The campaign is being implemented in collaboration with Emirates Health Services (EHS), Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Health and Sharjah Health Authority, as part of a national partnership to protect public health. This season marks an expansion in the campaign’s scope to include respiratory diseases alongside seasonal influenza and related preventive measures, with particular…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — India’s Odisha state strengthened its investment engagement with the UAE on the second day of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit, holding a series of high-level meetings with UAE officials, global investors, industry representatives and business institutions in Dubai. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, the visit witnessed the signing of five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and eight investment intents, representing a combined investment potential of US$880 million and the potential to create 14,310 jobs. The engagements covered information technology and IT-enabled services, real estate, logistics, food and agro-processing, steel…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), alongside its partners and stakeholders, will participate in the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September. The event returns as Dubai’s tourism sector focuses on renewed growth and continued investment, providing a platform to connect with international partners, exchange insights on emerging trends and forge collaborations supporting the emirate’s visitor economy. More than 115 co-exhibitors from Dubai’s public and private sectors will join DET at the Dubai stand, including hotels, destination management companies, tour…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award continues to attract innovators, researchers and institutions worldwide as its fifth cycle enters the final phase, with applications open until 30th September 2026. Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the award carries a total prize value of US$1 million and promotes sustainable solutions to address water scarcity and improve access to safe water, particularly in communities most affected by shortages. Applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive information on their innovations, covering…
BEIJING, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to establish the China–UAE Business Advisory Committee (BAC), a business-led platform designed to enable direct private sector engagement and strengthen investment cooperation and connectivity between the UAE and Chinese business communities. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Lin Honghong, Vice Chairwoman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). During the signing ceremony, Yousef Tahnon Al…
BEIJING, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — China launched two new groups of remote sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The satellites of the Yaogan-53 and Yaogan-56 groups were launched aboard a Long March-4B carrier rocket, and they entered the preset orbits successfully. They are primarily used for scientific experiments, land and resources surveys, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and reduction. The launch marked the 666th mission of the Long March carrier rocket. Source: Emirates News Agency
Establishing Alif Holding gives Robo.ai’s UAE identity an industrial dimension. The strategic opportunity lies in combining local management, AI-system integration and manufacturing with the technology and operating assets of the wider group. From geographic headquarters to localized capability Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) is headquartered in Dubai and identifies itself as a UAE-based Nasdaq-listed technology group. During the first half of 2026, the company said it advanced the localization of its UAE operations, reorganized its structure around acquired assets and clarified its commercial model and development priorities. The establishment of Alif Holding is the most visible organizational expression of that localization…
SEOUL, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports jumped 82.6 percent year-on-year in the first 10 days of September, customs office data showed Friday. Yonhap News Agency reported that data from the Korea Customs Service showed outbound shipments reached $34.97 billion during the 1-10 September period. Imports also rose 20.7 percent year-on-year to $24.61 billion during the period, resulting in a trade surplus of $10.36 billion. Source: Emirates News Agency
LISBON, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national endurance team is set to defend its individual and team titles at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses (8-year-olds) in Barroca d’Alva, Portugal. Sponsored by Emirates airline and overseen by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), the 120-kilometre competition features riders from 26 nations across four stages. The 13-strong UAE contingent includes five riders in the main team competition—Salem Hamad Malhoof Al Kitbi, Issa Abdullah Issa, Rashid Al Mheiri, Naser Al Suwaidi, and Ali Al Falasi—alongside eight individual competitors. Following successful weigh-ins, veterinary inspections, and technical briefings, as…
DUBAI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — RX Global, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), today hosted the official press conference for ATM 2026 alongside the event’s strategic partners and key partners, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Rais Travel. Hosted at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, the press conference provided an overview of the 33rd edition of ATM 2026, which will take place from 14th to 17th September at Dubai World Trade Centre. ATM 2026 will bring the travel and tourism community together in Dubai following a period of disruption across the…