Author: Editorial Team

ABU DHAB, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi is preparing for another major night of international combat sports as the UFC returns to the UAE capital on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event will once again bring some of the organisation’s leading fighters and a global audience to the emirate, continuing a relationship that has made Abu Dhabi one of the UFC’s most important destinations outside the United States. The week-long celebration features a variety of public fan experiences and mixed martial arts activities across Yas Island. The week culminates on Saturday night with two massive world title bouts.…

Rain is expected across the UAE over the next five days, with eastern areas likely to receive the most rainfall, while showers could also affect Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, a National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expert said on Monday, October 19. Dr Ahmed Habib, meteorologist at the NCM, said rainfall had already been recorded around Hatta, with changing weather conditions expected to bring convective clouds and showers to several parts of the country through the week. “For five days…everyday, we have rainfall especially in the Eastern parts of the country, and sometimes in the North as well. Sometimes…

DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Patron of AccessAbilities Expo, today inaugurated the 8th edition of AccessAbilities Expo (AAE-2026) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), with extensive participation from government entities and private sector organisations. H.H. toured the exhibition, visiting the stands of participating government entities and international and local exhibitors. During the tour, he was briefed by experts and representatives of participating companies on the remarkable advancements in assistive technologies…

ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured its second consecutive Gi title, while Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club claimed a third straight No-Gi crown as the third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The final day of the eighth and final round featured the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 categories, with families and fans turning out in large numbers. Their support reflected the championship’s standing as a leading event on the domestic jiu-jitsu calendar and its role in encouraging participation and bringing families into the sport. The season…

DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has successfully supported Skyports Infrastructure, a global leader in vertiport infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, in delivering the electrical and digital backbone of VDX, the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport, by Dubai International Airport. The vertiport, which reached technical completion in April 2026, and was certified for eVTOL operations in July 2026, is the first and flagship vertiport in Dubai’s planned air taxi network. Further vertiports are in development at Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and Palm Jumeirah. Designed to handle up to 170,000…

ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron discussed the strategic ties between the two countries and ways to broaden their scope, particularly in the fields of the economy, investment, energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and other areas that support the two countries’ shared vision and aspirations for development and prosperity for their peoples. The meeting took place today during the French President’s official visit to the UAE. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and His Excellency Macron reaffirmed their continued…

Tiny green leaves were beginning to emerge from pots treated with a new soil additive, while the pots lined up beside them, planted on the same day but without the material, had no green leaves showing. The difference was visible in a greenhouse at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), where researchers are testing a plant-waste gel designed to help crops grow with less water in the UAE’s harsh climate. All the pots in this particular comparison had been planted the previous Friday. While the untreated pots showed little or no growth, small green shoots were already peeking out of the…

AJMAN, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Tourism, Culture & Media – Ajman has concluded its promotional roadshow in Central Asia, which included Tashkent in the Republic of Uzbekistan and Almaty in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The roadshow formed part of the Department’s efforts to expand its tourism source markets and reach new visitor segments. The roadshow featured direct meetings between the Department’s team and a select group of travel and tourism professionals and company representatives from both countries. Participants were introduced to Ajman’s tourism offerings, key attractions and visitor experiences. The meetings also explored avenues for joint…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Motor and Bike Festival “RAK on Wheels 2026” concluded successfully, with the participation of international and local brands. It showcased the latest models, future technologies, and interactive driving experiences, cementing its position as one of the leading events dedicated to the automotive sector organized by Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre and Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce, and a key destination combining innovation and entertainment, and the latest developments in the automotive industry, both locally and globally. The exhibition witnessed strong public attendance and engagement from families and car and motorcycle enthusiasts.…

SHANGHAI, China,19th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026, held in Shanghai, supporting efforts to strengthen strategic relations with global markets across industry and technology, advance the national industrial sector, benefit from advanced technological expertise, and build new industrial and investment partnerships. The visit builds on a series of international engagements by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), most recently in Japan, focused on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and exploring opportunities for cooperation in robotics, automation, digital manufacturing, precision manufacturing and smart manufacturing. These efforts aim…