Author: Editorial Team
SHARJAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is continuing work on a project to replace and upgrade the water network in Al Baradi 7, Khorfakkan. The project involves replacing existing AC water pipes with modern GRE pipes over a total length of approximately 6,000 metres. The project is part of SEWA’s plans to develop water infrastructure and improve the efficiency and sustainability of distribution networks in Khorfakkan. It is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2026. Engineer Saud Abdulaziz, Director of SEWA’s Khorfakkan Department, said the project forms part of the authority’s…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas today hosted a special workshop, held in partnership with Al Ghadeer Emirati Crafts, one of the leading initiatives of the Emirates Red Crescent, during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, taking place at ADNEC Abu Dhabi. In a session titled Crafting Goodness: Heritage in Our Hands, a number of participants were engaged to learn about traditional Emirati crafts, as well as the skills and know-how involved in creating them. Attendees also took part in a hands-on workshop to create products, inspired by Emirati heritage, local…
DUBAI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts for Al Meydan Street Development Project, one of RTA’s key strategic projects to enhance Dubai’s main road network, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion. Given the scale of the project, the works have been divided into two contracts to accelerate delivery, realise traffic and development benefits, strengthen the road network’s readiness to accommodate future growth, and support urban development and development projects across the emirate. The project includes the development of several key intersections along Al Meydan Street through the construction of…
WASHINGTON, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — NASA and SpaceX are adjusting the launch date for the agency’s Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station to address an oxidizer leak on Dragon’s propulsion system which was detected during standard prelaunch spacecraft processing. Joint NASA and SpaceX teams are performing additional tests and data review and will complete any necessary rework prior to launch. A new target date will be announced once available. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively. They will be joined by CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed Authority for People of Determination welcomes its students as the new 2026/2027 academic year begins across its various care and rehabilitation centres throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. A total of 2,121 students with different types of disabilities are enrolled within an integrated system encompassing education, rehabilitation, care and vocational training. In the Abu Dhabi region, the Authority’s network includes the Abu Dhabi Centre for Care and Rehabilitation, the Abu Dhabi Autism Centre, and the Agricultural and Vocational Rehabilitation Department for individuals aged over 16. In the Al Ain region, the network…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is participating in the Fourth G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting and the Second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, taking place in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, from 29th August to 1st September 2026, under the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026. The CBUAE delegation is led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and includes Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International Relations, and Maryam Abdulla Alzaabi, Manager, Multilateral Affairs. The meetings are expected to…
FUJAIRAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and JSW Cement signed a contract to establish and operate a new cement grinding unit in Al Tawyeen with an annual production capacity of 1.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The expansion positions Fujairah as a major production hub for the region while aligning with critical shifts across the UAE’s industrial landscapes. The project, which is expected to be implemented over a period of approximately 15 months, includes the establishment of a dedicated unit for the production of ordinary Portland cement, along with supporting utilities and infrastructure. The…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from across the world, including nearly 300 Emirati competitors. The event gains added momentum as the UAE prepares to host the World Chess Olympiad 2028 in Abu Dhabi for the second time, following the historic 1986 edition. First held in 1991, the festival has grown from a local initiative into a staple on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) calendar, regularly drawing top global Grandmasters alongside local talent such as GM Salem…
DUBAI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), toured the Distribution Power division’s complex in Al Ruwayyah to review a range of innovative projects and initiatives enhancing the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of Dubai’s electricity distribution network. Al Tayer was accompanied by Rashid Bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power, and senior DEWA staff. The tour showcased a wide spectrum of cutting-edge technologies and solutions reshaping Distribution Power’s operations, ranging from artificial intelligence-powered asset management and accredited laboratory services to groundbreaking inspection techniques. Together, these initiatives underscore…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to the friendly Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. The aid will support those affected by the floods and landslides that have struck various parts of Nepal in recent days, resulting in the deaths, injuries, and disappearance of dozens of people and causing extensive damage. The urgent assistance comes in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan…