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Sharjah is building an underground pedestrian tunnel at Cultural Square to provide a safe crossing between Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal Mosque and the surrounding area, while a major Arabic encyclopaedia project is set to reach 130 completed volumes at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair. The tunnel, which is already under construction, will allow worshippers and visitors to cross the square safely without disrupting traffic or damaging its flowers and landscaping. It will also make it easier for people to take photographs at the site. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi – premiered on Tuesday a documentary film about the inaugural Future Health Impact Challenge during the first day of the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit. The film’s global launch, alongside the announcement of the second Challenge connects the Challenge’s initial results with its next phase with Expressions of Interest now open for the second edition. Delivered in collaboration with MIT Solve, the inaugural Impact Challenge demonstrates the transformative power of innovative solutions that accelerate the shift from reactive to anticipatory healthcare systems. With scenes…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi – has released Embedding Wearables into the Future of Health and Wellbeing, a new whitepaper examining how wearable technologies could support more preventive, personalised and continuous models of care. Developed in collaboration with Knowledge Contributor Deloitte, the whitepaper sets out a five-pillar framework for the next phase of wearable-enabled healthcare, spanning technology and interoperability; data governance and privacy; regulatory and policy enablement; consumer and clinical adoption; and ecosystem partnerships and innovation. Together, the pillars demonstrate the technical, regulatory, clinical and organisational considerations required for…
DUBAI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, together with Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), has marked the groundbreaking of a new AED 3.7 million junior high school in Belawan, Medan, Indonesia, under its Classrooms of Hope initiative. The project, whose investment came from DP World Foundation, aims to expand access to quality education and provide a modern learning environment for the local community. The project is being undertaken in partnership with the City Government of Medan and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) (Pelindo), which is providing approximately 5,000 square metres of land for…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Federation for Digital Economy to strengthen strategic partnerships and advance an integrated Arab knowledge and digital ecosystem. The MoU provides a framework for institutional development, human capital development, and cooperation in response to the rapid transformations shaping the digital economy. The MoU was signed by Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, and Dr. Ali Mohammed Al-Khouri, Advisor to the Council of Arab Economic Unity, Chairman of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy. The partnership reflects the…
NAGOYA, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE opened its campaign at the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with four medals — one silver and three bronze — in athletics and cycling, moving to 20th place in the overall medal standings. Maryam Al Zeyoudi claimed silver in the women’s F40 shot put with a throw of 8.03 metres, while Mohammed Othman secured bronze in the men’s T34 100-metre wheelchair race in 15.13 seconds. Ahmed Al Hosani won bronze in the men’s F33 shot put with a personal best of 9.76 metres, while Abdullah Al Baloushi took bronze in the…
ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new, integrated digital platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds to tourists, the latest of its kind worldwide. The launch forms part of the FTA’s strategy to expand the adoption of AI technologies, continuously enhance the efficiency of its operational systems and advance its initiatives under the Digital Zero Bureaucracy Programme. These efforts align with the directives and prudent guidance of the UAE’s leadership to achieve global influence in areas of government operations, while also strengthening the country’s competitiveness across…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, emphasised that Dubai, thanks to the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, continues to consolidate its position as a global hub for investment and innovation. He inaugurated the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). “Guided by the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime…
For someone who first arrived on these shores to play an exhibition cricket match on a nondescript ground in 1981, when a narrow road with nothing but sand on both sides connected Sharjah with Dubai, Ravi Shastri can’t stop admiring the UAE’s glorious transformation. For Shastri, the UAE’s resilience amid the raging war in the Middle East is just as inspiring as its gleaming skyscrapers. No wonder the former India cricket coach flew to Dubai recently to be part of a new real estate project. The 64-year-old is the brand ambassador for the partnership between TheBlock. and CENTURY 21 UAE…
ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and Mubadala Bio today announced a strategic collaboration to advance the localised packaging and logistics of Lilly’s GLP-1 medicines in Abu Dhabi, marking an important step in a shared commitment to advancing the emirate’s growing life sciences ecosystem. The partnership was announced at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit (ADFHS) 2026 by Hamad Almarzooqi, Group Deputy CEO of Mubadala Bio, and Nabil Daoud, President and General Manager, Intercontinental, Eli Lilly and Company. The signing was witnessed by Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, Director General of the Emirates Drug Establishment,…