Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, affirmed that, under the guidance of its wise leadership, the UAE has established a humanitarian approach reflected in both its success in eliminating polio at home and its continued support for global efforts to eradicate the disease, guided by a national vision that places human health at the forefront of its priorities. In a statement on the World Polio Day (24 October), he noted that the efforts of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan embody this approach, with His Highness contributing US$525…
ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting incident at Hamoud church in Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such terrorist and criminal acts, and its firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its…
Mohammed Shakaa did not arrive at the Apple Store to collect just a new phone. He brought 53 old ones with him. From Apple’s first-generation iPhone to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Dubai resident carried his personal collection to the store after Apple staff contacted him the previous day and asked if he could bring it along. He was there to collect two Apple Duo devices, the newest additions to a hobby that has grown over nearly two decades. For Shakaa, collecting iPhones is not about keeping old gadgets in a drawer. It is a personal challenge. He keeps…
ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi is bringing reproductive science and specialist expertise together to explore new possibilities for fertility care. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and Paterna Biosciences, a U.S. biotechnology company developing laboratory-grown sperm for men with infertility. Signed on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit (ADFHS) 2026, the collaboration will advance research into severe male infertility, connecting stem-cell science with specialist clinical expertise, to build new…
AJMAN, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber received a delegation from Senegal to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, explore investment opportunities and deepen ties between the two business communities. The delegation was received at the Chamber’s headquarters by Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Salmeen Al Aryani, Board Member; Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General; and Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector. The Senegalese delegation was headed by Dr. Alioune Dione, Minister of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy of the Republic of Senegal, and included Arona Fall, President of the Gulf-African Investment…
DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Google.org is supporting INJAZ Al-Arab with US$2.4 million in funding to empower youth across the Middle East and North Africa region with digital safety and online citizenship training over four-years through Google’s Arabic-language Abtal Al Internet (Be Internet Awesome) curriculum. The initiative aims to reach over 2.3 million young people across nine countries including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. First launched in Arabic in 2018, Abtal Al Internet is Google’s digital literacy programme for children between the ages of seven and thirteen. The grant marks Google’s latest contribution to…
MANAMA, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the success of the mediation efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, which resulted in a new prisoner exchange involving 540 prisoners from both sides. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the exchange as a positive and constructive humanitarian step that supports de-escalation efforts and enhances prospects for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis. In a statement, carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the diplomatic and humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates, which have contributed…
DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organised the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX 2026 hosted 13 international pavilions from around the world, including those of Germany, Italy, Belgium, China, India, Türkiye, Czech, and Korea. The…
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 270 captives from each side, for a total of 540, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 8,537. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE’s commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis. The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the 27th to…
DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The View Palm Jumeirah is celebrating its fifth anniversary with an exhilarating new experience, The Ledge at The View. Featuring eight glass ledges, the experience invites guests to step beyond the observation deck and out into the sky. With uninterrupted views across Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s skyline, The Ledge at The View takes the excitement of seeing the city from above one step further. Guests can look out towards the horizon, or look straight down through the glass beneath their feet. Extending 1.5 metres beyond the viewing deck, each ledge offers…