Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai is preparing to host the 25th edition of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition – Dubai Derma 2026, taking place from 8 to 10 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme “Shaping the Future of Dermatology & Aesthetics”, bringing together leading experts, specialists, researchers and major global companies from across the dermatology and aesthetics sector. Adding a significant international dimension to the upcoming edition, Italy will participate as the Guest of Honour at Dubai Derma 2026, highlighting the country’s internationally recognised expertise and longstanding contribution to…
ADDIS ABABA,, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and General Coordinator of the African Conference for the Promotion of Peace, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates is a partner in supporting African efforts to develop solutions and initiatives rooted in the realities and specificities of the continent, contributing to conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and the promotion of reconciliation and social peace. He made the remarks today at the headquarters of the African Union in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, during an international meeting organised by the Network for Religious…
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Media Summit 2026 has created opportunities for more than 90 young volunteers to gain first-hand experience in the organisation and delivery of the region’s largest media gathering, as part of efforts to equip youth with practical skills and prepare them for future professional opportunities. By involving young volunteers in different aspects of the three-day Summit, the initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment to investing in youth and creating platforms that enable them to learn through experience, build their capabilities and engage directly with professionals across diverse fields. The volunteers will support preparations and on-site…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack that targeted the Saudi carrier “Sidr” as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the security and stability of one of the most critical waterways in the world. The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom…
CAIRO, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (AWQAF), and Vice Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, affirmed that the 11th International Conference of the Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta, which opened today in Cairo under the theme “Family Challenges amid Major Transformations: A Fatwa-Based Approach to Protecting the Family, Anticipating Its Future, and Safeguarding Identity”, holds particular significance within the national context of the United Arab Emirates. This comes in light of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, declaring 2026 the “Year of the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority Wednesday announced the commencement of the booking and sales process for 1,500 residential units in the West Baniyas Housing Project, marking a strategic shift in how citizens acquire housing benefits in the emirate by allowing beneficiaries to directly select their preferred homes within the development. Developed by Modon Properties, the West Baniyas Housing Project offers an integrated community ecosystem designed to meet the long-term needs of UAE nationals, with overall construction scheduled for completion during the second quarter of 2027. All housing units in the development have been…
DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence is transforming the global cybersecurity landscape, strengthening cyber defences while simultaneously enabling faster, more sophisticated attacks. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, 94% of organisations expect AI to be the biggest driver of cybersecurity change over the coming year, while 87% identify AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk. Against this backdrop, GISEC Global 2026, organised by inD, a joint venture between the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa, enters a new chapter at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, from 16–18 September 2026 under the theme…
IMOLA, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is preparing to make its debut outside the capital, Abu Dhabi, this Saturday at Italy’s Imola Circuit, one of the world’s most famous and challenging racing tracks. Five autonomous race cars based on the Dallara Super Formula platform will compete, including Kinetiz, a team from the United Arab Emirates. CEO of ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council of Abu Dhabi (ATRC), told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of preparations for the race that holding an A2RL autonomous racing competition…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, following the overturning of a bus in South Sinai Governorate, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the governments and peoples of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those…
LONDON, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — On stage 1 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, UAE Team Emirates-XRG began the race in strong fashion, placing Tim Wellens in third and Florian Vermeersch in seventh. The pair now sit handily in the general classification ahead of the four remaining stages to come. Held in and around Lincoln, stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Britain already came to define this year’s race. With five ascents of the cobbled Michaelgate climb on the parcours, the peloton exploded into countless fragments on Wednesday afternoon. For UAE Team Emirates-XRG, both Wellens and Vermeersch tracked…