Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving another record trade performance in the first half of 2026, with the total value of trade across its three economic zones reaching AED246 billion, an increase of 17% compared to the same period last year. The results marked DIEZ’s sixth consecutive year of record first-half trade performance, reflecting the confidence of investors and international trade stakeholders in…
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 6G Summit in the AI Era, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, will kick off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the two-day summit will bring together leading representatives of regulatory authorities, the technology sector, and international academic and research institutions, providing a regional platform to discuss the technical and regulatory priorities for the next generation of telecommunications. The summit comes at a pivotal time as preparations for 6G technology accelerate, building on the UAE’s leadership and excellence…
DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Education Committee held its seventh meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Dubai, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meeting reviewed new legislation and regulatory decisions governing the UAE’s higher education system, university admissions results for the 2026–2027 academic year, and efforts to enhance data quality, alongside the real-time connectivity project and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the higher education system. Dr. Al Awar affirmed that…
BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the World Bank Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for cooperation to advance sustainable economic development, strengthen resilience and improve livelihoods in developing countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. The MoU provides a basis for both institutions to explore joint development initiatives, drawing on their respective financing capabilities,…
DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gold Association of Guangdong Province in China. The agreement aims to strengthen the cooperation between the gold and jewellery sectors in Dubai and China, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, by facilitating market access for companies represented by both entities and creating new opportunities for commercial collaboration. The MoU was signed by Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of the Dubai Jewellery Group, and YE Yongguang, Vice President of the Gold Association of Guangdong Province, on behalf of President ZHEN Weigang, during the…
Abu Dhabi Police seized 9,237 electric scooters violating traffic rules and regulations during the first 10 months of 2026. The authorities stepped up measures to curb violations, including their use on public roads, between vehicles, and on paths not designated for them. Watch the video by Abu Dhabi Police here: E-scooter violations pose a danger to both the safety of the one riding the vehicle, and other road users, the police noted. Abu Dhabi Police said some of the most dangerous behaviours among electric scooter drivers include: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has signed the agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi. Signed at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, the agreement reflects growing international confidence in the UAE’s economic and financial ecosystem. It also reinforces the country’s position as a global financial hub and strategic partner in supporting the stability of the international economic system and shaping its future direction. The agreement was signed…
DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will begin in Dubai on Wednesday, exploring ways to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy that has surpassed US$5 trillion in annual global value and is projected to exceed US$7 trillion by 2030. Held on 21st and 22nd October under the theme ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’, the summit is organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…
MUSCAT, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) show that industrial investments total approximately US$426 billion, while the number of factories stands at nearly 22,000. The industrial sector employs more than 1.7 million people, according to the latest available statistical data as of July 2026. Manufacturing contributed approximately 13.0 percent of the GCC states’ gross domestic product in 2025, underscoring the sector’s importance in supporting the economies of the member states, advancing economic diversification and increasing the contribution of non-oil activities. Around 40 percent of…
DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fudan University in China, ranked among the world’s top 30 universities according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, to strengthen academic and research partnerships with federal higher education institutions in the UAE and allocate study places for high-achieving Emirati students wishing to study at the university. The MoU aligns with the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to expand its international partnerships with leading academic institutions, foster knowledge and expertise exchange, and develop joint programmes and initiatives that enhance the…