Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation has unveiled its 2026-27 Emirates Champions Season, featuring nine national championships and seven international commitments. Running from September 2026 to June 2027, the domestic calendar aims to broaden participation across age categories, develop athletes and provide clubs and academies with a year-round competitive pathway into the national teams. The season opens with the UAE Kickboxing Championship for seniors in September, followed by the UAE Muay Thai Championship for youth in October. The UAE Muay Thai Cup will be contested over three rounds, beginning in Abu Dhabi…
DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports continued its month-long Emirati Women’s Day programme with a special edition of the Dubai Mallathon at Dubai International (DXB), bringing Emirati women, colleagues, families and members of the public together for a celebratory walk through Terminal 3. The event brought members of the Dubai Airports Women’s Network (DAWN) and other participants together to mark this year’s theme, Moving Forward. Emerging Together. It recognised the achievements and contributions of Emirati women across Dubai Airports, the aviation sector and the UAE, while reflecting DAWN’s role in creating opportunities for colleagues to connect, learn from…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has become the first developer in Abu Dhabi to complete mortgage financing on an off-plan property for its customers through Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre’s (ADREC) newly launched framework that enables the financing bank to be formally named on the mortgage registration certificate before property handover. The framework allows a customer who has paid 50 percent of the purchase price to arrange a mortgage against their off-plan property, with the bank funding the remaining installments and the final handover payment. This gives customers certainty over their financing terms in advance, preserves liquidity…
NEW YORK, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) highlighted the UAE’s experience in promoting tolerance, coexistence and interfaith dialogue during the “One World: One Humanity Summit” in New York. The summit brought together 250 religious leaders from around 30 countries to discuss ways to confront hatred, violence and division, strengthen interfaith dialogue and promote shared human values. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of MBZUH, said the UAE has transformed religious and cultural diversity into a shared civilisational asset that promotes understanding, mutual respect and social cohesion. “We may come from different countries, cultures, and…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the eighth day of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026) featured heritage, cultural and educational activities, live demonstrations and family experiences. Held under the theme “A Legacy of Pride”, the 23rd edition is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, and runs at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 6th September. The eighth day’s programme included Arabian Saluki…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Suwa Falconry Preservation Society (SFPS) at the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026), establishing a long-term partnership to help preserve one of Japan’s oldest falconry traditions. SFPS is the custodian of Suwa-ryū falconry, a lineage dating back to the Tokugawa Shogunate period and now carried into its 18th generation of master falconers. Under the MoU, EAD will support infrastructure and essential repairs at the society’s 150-year-old training centre, following a joint site assessment…
DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub has partnered with The Foundation Hub in Slemani to strengthen links between Dubai and Kurdistan’s emerging start-up ecosystem. The partnership creates a pathway for founders in Kurdistan to access mentorship, capital and international market opportunities through DIFC Innovation Hub, while supporting longer-term access for UAE and DIFC ecosystem participants to opportunities in Kurdistan. The agreement was signed by Safeen Ghafour, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and CEO of The Foundation Hub, and Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, in the presence of Qubad Talabani,…
With flu season approaching in the UAE, health authorities are urging residents in high-risk groups to get vaccinated early against seasonal flu. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued guidelines asking doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to proactively check the vaccination status of patients as well as encourage seasonal flu vaccination during every clinical visit. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses circulating around the world. While most people recover from fever and other symptoms within about a week without needing medical treatment, the infection can cause serious complications among vulnerable groups. Stay up to…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opened today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, organised by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), with more than 2,000 male and female athletes from 90 countries. Sponsored by EDGE Group, the three-day championship runs until 6th September and features amateur, masters, junior, youth and professional categories. The opening day, dedicated to the Masters category, saw Brazilian athlete Bruno Borges of Abu Dhabi Police Team win gold in his division. The UAE topped the overall country standings after the first day with 80,720 points,…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the UAE youth handball team, along with its technical and administrative staff, following the team’s qualification for the 2027 World Championship. His Highness congratulated the players, technical and administrative staff, and fans on the achievement, expressing his hope that it would provide further momentum for UAE sport. He also congratulated the team on finishing second in the 19th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship. His Highness stated that the team’s achievement at the Asian and international levels is a source of pride and…