Author: Editorial Team
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
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Nations Peacekeeping Chiefs Workshop concluded today in Abu Dhabi after being hosted by the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, over five days. It brought together senior chiefs from the police and military components of UN peacekeeping missions, alongside representatives of the United Nations and the Ministry of Interior. Discussions centred on stepping up the performance, efficiency, and responsiveness of police components in peacekeeping operations, particularly in addressing security and humanitarian challenges. The workshop also provided a platform for participants from various UN missions to share expertise, successful practices, and…
SHARJAH, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Khorfakkan Port, part of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, has welcomed MSC MARIELLA, one of the world’s largest container vessels, with a capacity of 24,346 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) measures around 400 metres in length and more than 61 metres in width. Its arrival highlights Khorfakkan Port’s capability to accommodate the latest generation of mega container ships and meet their operational and logistics requirements. The port’s strategic location on the UAE’s eastern coast provides direct access to the Gulf of…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting explored the strategic partnership between the UAE and the US and its continued growth across various fields. The two sides stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination to advance mutual interests and promote security, stability and peace in the region and around the world. The two sides discussed efforts to promote tolerance, coexistence…