Author: Editorial Team
At first glance, Mohammed Joha’s art appears abstract. There are patches of blue, pink and green against grey, with pieces of fabric, paper and cardboard stitched and layered across the canvas. Look closer and the materials start to tell their own story. Some were salvaged. Others came from Joha’s own clothes. The artist, who was born in Gaza and has lived in Europe for more than two decades, calls the series Houselessness. A part of Joha’s story is his retelling of how his home in Gaza was destroyed in war, burying more than 500 of his paintings beneath the rubble.…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has intensified its field visits in July 2026 to ensure that establishments active in the manufacturing and sale of building materials comply with the applicable laws and regulations in the emirate. The field visits are part of ADRA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen market stability and ensure the availability of goods and services at fair prices and high quality, while protecting consumer rights. ADRA regularly conducts campaigns and inspection visits across various…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Maia Sandu of Moldova on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Sandu and to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police General Command has successfully concluded its participation in the 22nd edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026), which commenced last Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event brought together over 21,000 participants and visitors, including humanitarian leaders, policymakers, experts, organisations, and partners from around the world. Throughout its participation, Dubai Police presented a number of working papers and presentations delivered by officers on several key topics, most notably “Technology, Data, and the Future of Humanitarian Work,” the role of drones in humanitarian aid,…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Masdar City Free Zone, Abu Dhabi’s premier hub for future-focused industries and emerging economic sectors, has launched a special Emirati Package to make entrepreneurship more accessible for UAE nationals, with a renewed focus on empowering Emirati women to lead, own and grow their own enterprises. Announced during the UAE Year of Family, the launch reflects the nation’s commitment to building resilience through upskilling and innovation, advancing the UAE’s economic transformation by increasing Emirati participation in high-growth sectors, and honours the values of unity, care and cooperation that are woven into the UAE’s heritage.…
The invitation to the Flamingo Room comes, misleadingly, with a warning: there are no flamingos. None. Not even a leg, a feather, or a cocktail stick in the shape of one. It’s a little like calling a place The Unicorn Grill and discovering they only serve goat. Years ago, on the roof of Kensington’s Roof Gardens, London, there really were flamingos — louche, pink, and faintly camp birds who looked as if they were waiting for Noël Coward to order a martini. I had assumed, in the way one does, that they had retired to Dubai, as so many Londoners…
ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) to strengthen research collaboration across the social sector. The partnership will focus on understanding digital social trends and anticipating future changes, helping build knowledge and support Abu Dhabi’s social priorities. The MoU was signed by Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of DCD, and Dr Sultan Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, Director-General of ECSSR. The agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise and working together to better understand the…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police has completed preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year through its School Security initiative, implementing an integrated security, traffic and awareness plan in coordination with strategic partners. The plan aims to ensure a safe return to schools and improve traffic safety and flow, particularly during peak hours. Dubai Police will deploy 253 security and traffic patrols around schools, supported by 28 drones to monitor traffic and key locations, four luxury patrols, five mounted patrols and 65 bicycles to strengthen field presence. The plan also includes the participation of 217 students from the Safety…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 31st Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT 2026) continued its second day under the theme “Reformulating the Future of Pharma”, highlighting digital transformation, Pharma 4.0™ and the development of emerging pharmaceutical talent. The programme featured specialised sessions on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the role of digital technologies and automation in improving production efficiency while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory compliance. Discussions highlighted the role of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), in collaboration with the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), in supporting adoption of Pharma 4.0™ concepts in…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumer rights across Dubai’s maritime sector as it continues to raise awareness of its Consumer Complaints Platform in the Emirate of Dubai. Under Administrative Resolution No. (9) of 2025, transparency in the application of maritime container fees is a regulatory requirement. Maritime consumers and stakeholders — including importers, exporters, cargo owners, consignees and traders -are entitled to clarity regarding the fees applied to their shipments. DMA’s Consumer Complaints Platform on Dubai Trade is the centralized channel for submitting, reviewing, investigating and…