Author: Editorial Team

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — International experts participating in the second day of the Fifth MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026 in Abu Dhabi highlighted the growing role of genomics and artificial intelligence in transforming the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses and supporting the development of precision medicine. Experts from the UAE, Brazil, France, the UK, Qatar, and Bahrain discussed developments shaping the future of rare disease care, including the regulation of cell and gene therapies, the potential of umbilical cord-derived technologies in therapeutic innovation, and the UAE’s experience in rare…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day 2026 with a month-long focus on the women behind the planning, transport and infrastructure decisions that enhance the quality of everyday life across Abu Dhabi. This year’s national celebration is being held under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’ and, for the first time, will run from 28th August to 28th September 2026. The extended celebration follows the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council…

Sonia Gandhi’s long-awaited memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, has found a new Indian publisher. HarperCollins India announced on Friday that it will publish the Congress leader’s book in India on November 10, 2026, following the collapse of an earlier arrangement with Penguin Random House India. The memoir, described as a deeply personal account of Gandhi’s life, family and political journey, is expected to be among the most closely watched books of the year. It will be published internationally by Alfred A. Knopf, the US imprint of Penguin Random House, while HarperCollins India will now handle its Indian edition. HarperCollins…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed ADNOC’s efforts to ensure the delivery of reliable energy supplies amid recent developments affecting maritime navigation in the region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled also reviewed ADNOC’s operational and financial performance as it responsibly serves its domestic and global customers. H.H. Sheikh Khaled was…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Gaming, the government-led initiative driving the emirate’s transformation into a global gaming hub, will host the next edition of Connect on Thursday, 24 September, at 4 p.m. at Sandstorm, Yas Creative Hub. The event will feature two venture capital experts from Sweden’s gaming ecosystem: Ali Farha, investment associate at Behold Ventures, and Karl-Magnus Troedsson, founding partner of Behold Ventures, former vice president of Group Strategy at EA and former general manager of DICE. Connect brings together partner studios, developers and industry professionals to network, exchange ideas and hear directly from experts…

DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have supported 135 young people towards positive behavioural change and community reintegration through its Naseej, Arabic for “fabric”, initiative, with survey results showing a 98.5% reduction in negative school behaviour among participating students. Delivered through the Training Department at Dubai Police Academy, Naseej is a community initiative designed to proactively address negative behaviour among young people at school or outside it through an educational programme combining military and sports training with psychological support and awareness. The programme also provides an alternative pathway for students involved in misconduct or violations, focusing on rehabilitation,…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the announcement by EDGE Group and AKAER of the signature of the share purchase agreement at a ceremony in July, EDGE has now completed the acquisition of AKAER, with all customary conditions precedent fulfilled. “The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone for EDGE in Brazil. We look forward to AKAER’s continued contribution to Brazil’s defence ecosystem and to the strength its engineering talent brings to EDGE’s capabilities across the Group,” said Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group. As part of the transaction, EDGE also announced a…

For many UAE parents balancing work, school runs and the demands of family life, handing a toddler a phone or tablet can feel like an easy way to buy a few quiet minutes. However, doctors say the more important question is not always how much time a child spends on a screen — it is what that screen time may be replacing. Research commissioned by The 1001 Critical Days Foundation and examining screen exposure during the first 1,001 days of life has renewed concerns about the potential impact of screens on children under two. The study links early screen exposure…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, is participating for the first time at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place until 6th September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. At ADIHEX, M42 is spotlighting its growing work in environmental intelligence and how advanced science, AI and data can generate insights that support public health, environmental resilience and community wellbeing. At the centre of M42’s participation is RASID, an AI-powered platform that measures a city’s health by transforming wastewater sample analysis into hyper-localised…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — A pardon by His Highness the UAE President was issued today, Friday, 4th September 2026, for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who was convicted by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on 27th August 2026, of the offences with which he was charged and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of AED200,000. The necessary procedures have been taken to implement the presidential pardon. Source: Emirates News Agency