Author: Editorial Team

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), called on customers and members of society concerned with the tax system to share their ideas and suggestions for the sustainable development of the Authority’s services. This would support the Authority’s ongoing efforts to implement the third cycle of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, redesign and continuously improve the customer experience, enhance efficiency, quality and flexibility, and simplify and reduce procedures. The remarks came during an open meeting held at Al Barsha Majlis in Dubai as part of the Emirates Majalis initiative, launched by…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award is participating in the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026–2027 during the period from 30th October 2026 to 14th March 2027, in the Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi. The Award’s participation in the Sheikh Zayed Festival comes as an extension of its continuous presence in the festival since the launch of its first cycle, as the festival constitutes an important community platform for direct communication with farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, productive families, and workers in the agricultural sector, thereby enhancing the Award’s role in entrenching a…

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has received Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as part of an official visit to the UAE. Accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Prime Minister reviewed a guard of honour that lined up to greet him, and laid flowers at the memorial in front of the martyrs’ monument. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was briefed on the significance of Wahat…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre welcomed over 650 participants to the second edition of its “One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong”, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness and marine conservation awareness. The event highlighted the importance of protecting the UAE’s vital seagrass meadows, which provide essential food and habitat for dugongs. One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong brought together everyone from families and first-time runners to seasoned athletes to take on 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km distances. The routes took participants through SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s immersive…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health, a Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi, has released a new white paper titled “The Future of Fertility: From IVF to Integrated Reproductive Medicine”, developed in collaboration with PwC Middle East as a Knowledge Contributor. The white paper examines how advances in science, genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital health and care delivery are transforming reproductive medicine, and how Abu Dhabi is translating its broader reproductive health ambitions into systemic change. Reproductive medicine is entering a new phase. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have helped millions of individuals and families achieve parenthood, with an…

In a world where images have become a language of their own one that captures emotions, preserves moments, and tells stories that words cannot fully express vivo unveils its new vivo V80, combining advanced ZEISS co-engineered imaging capabilities, a striking design, and performance that keeps pace with modern life, giving users greater freedom to create and express themselves. The new smartphone is now available in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing a vision centred on making photography more versatile and professional, whether capturing everyday moments, portraits, distant details, or expansive landscapes, alongside a large battery…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments on the US-Iran war that started on February 28] UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attack launched by the Houthis on King Fahd International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in two deaths and injuries to a number of civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack launched by the Houthi group on King Fahd International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in two deaths and injuries to a number of civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported a net profit after tax of AED10.296 billion for the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 27 percent compared with the same period last year, while profit before tax rose 28 percent to AED11.670 billion. Profit before tax reached AED4.063 billion in the third quarter of 2026, marking the bank’s 21st consecutive quarter of profit growth. Net profit after tax for the quarter rose 15 percent to AED3.559 billion. Operating income increased 10 percent year-on-year to AED18.306 billion in the first nine months, while non-interest…

SHARJAH, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has won the Digital Transformation Power Utility of the Year – UAE award at the Asian Power Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year, recognising its ongoing efforts to advance digital services and enhance the customer experience. The award was announced at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following a competition among energy and utility organisations across Asia. Since launching its digital transformation programme, SEWA has completed more than 735,000 transactions through its smart services up to August 2026. Digital transformation accounts for approximately 95 percent…