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ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — IN^X Education, Capital H’s education and training arm, signed 16 new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with local and international educational institutions, technology companies, and professional organisations. The move aims to expand partnerships in education, training, and future skills development, contributing to talent development and enhancing workforce readiness to meet evolving labour market requirements. The MoUs were signed during IN^X Next 2026, an event organised by Capital H, the investment arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), on Monday under the theme “Future of Education, Skills, and Workforce Development”. The event was held…

A round of golf, a shot at a football simulator, cricket with friends or sunrise yoga beneath one of Dubai’s best-known buildings: this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge is asking residents to find their 30 minutes of activity in more ways. The 10th edition of the month-long challenge runs from October 31 to November 29. As usual, the idea is simple: do 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 days. But this year’s programme brings a few new reasons for residents to step away from their usual walk, gym session or run. At the DP World 30×30 Fitness Village…

ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), represented by the Standards Technical Committee for Abu Dhabi Technical Standards, has adopted a guideline to standardise safe fumigation practices for stored food products, such as wheat, grains and flour, from pests and damage, to protect workers, enhance food safety and reduce health and environmental risks. The guidelines establish a unified framework for fumigating stored food products, outlining the roles, responsibilities and technical requirements of relevant entities and facilities to improve operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. They also include requirements for safety, training,…

ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC on Wednesday reported revenue of $3.7 billion, EBITDA of $1.66 billion and net profit of $1.07 billion for the first nine months of 2026. The Board approved a total third-quarter dividend distribution of $350 million (approximately 8.03 fils per share). This comprises the base quarterly dividend of $262.5 million and the first $87.5 million tranche of a $175 million discretionary dividend that the Company intends to distribute in two tranches, with the second tranche subject to shareholder approval. Subject to shareholder approval of the second tranche, it increases the…

DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, to support the expansion of local companies into global markets and enhance their international competitiveness. The MoU aims to enhance local companies’ access to global markets and support the expansion of their export activities by providing logistics and commercial solutions that meet their needs, together with preferential shipping rates and services that facilitate their business operations. Under the MoU, DHL Express will provide Dubai Chamber of Commerce members with preferential shipping rates and customised commercial…

DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Reigning T100 World Champion Kate Waugh has praised the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) for encouraging people to be physically active, ahead of her participation in the Dubai T100 Triathlon at Al Mamzar on 14th November. In an official statement issued by the organising committee, Waugh said, “I think it’s an amazing initiative. Getting a whole city moving for 30 minutes a day for 30 days is such a simple idea, but having visited Dubai last year you can really see the impact it’s having.” She added, “That’s what the T100 Triathlon World Tour is…

SHARJAH, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Halima Humaid Al Owais, Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), will preside over the council’s second session on Thursday, when members take up a draft law on lost and abandoned property in the emirate. It is the second sitting of the fourth regular session of the 11th legislative term. Members will first ratify the minutes of the opening session. They will then turn to the draft law governing the handling of lost and abandoned property in Sharjah. Source: Emirates News Agency

School bus supervisors should check vehicles at the end of every trip to ensure no child remains on board, while schools should alert parents if a student is absent or fails to board, according to safety guidelines shared by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior. The advice forms part of the ministry’s “Safe Roads for Our Students” campaign, launched through the Federal Traffic Council in September. The four-month initiative aims to improve school transport safety and raise awareness of safe practices among students, parents, bus drivers and supervisors. Checks after every journey In its guidance for bus supervisors, the ministry advised…

• The new annual national occasion will be observed on 7 January, celebrating the life and legacy of Sheikh Zayed and inspiring people to put his values into action • Inaugural Zayed the Founder Day will take place on 7 January 2027, establishing a national moment to deepen understanding of Sheikh Zayed’s life, leadership, and values and extend their influence throughout the year ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of Zayed the Founder Day, a new annual national occasion dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy,…

DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dragon Oil, owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has announced that it is funding the largest 3D seismic survey project in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, covering an area of 1,035 square kilometres, to support opportunities for discoveries and increased oil production across the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company’s (GUPCO) operating areas. GUPCO, the operating arm of the partnership between Dragon Oil and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), signed a contract with global technology company SLB to conduct the survey using Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) technology. The signing was witnessed by Eng.…