Author: Editorial Team
Developers and project owners in Abu Dhabi can expect faster approvals and fewer bureaucratic hurdles under a new directive, Circular No. 9 of 2026, issued by the Urban Planning and Permits Centre (UPPC) at the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). The streamlined process comes with sharper accountability requirements that make consultants and contractors jointly liable for any construction faults. The circular applies to all new and ongoing building projects across the emirate, covering structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works. Under its provisions, supervision consultants are responsible for monitoring construction activities and ensuring compliance with approved drawings and technical…
DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will participate for the first time as a strategic partner in the eighth AccessAbilities Expo, taking place from 19 to 21 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. Through interactive experiences and inclusive resources, the Library will highlight its commitment to making knowledge and culture accessible to everyone. Visitors will be able to discover more than 2,500 Braille books in Arabic and English, explore a collection of over 10,000 audio resources, and learn about multilingual digital reading through the Read in Your Language initiative and Libby platform. Assistive technologies, including the…
DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — During the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026, organised by the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Dubai Future Foundation, officials and experts highlighted the growing role of young people as key partners in policymaking and shaping the future, calling for more inclusive participation and greater readiness for rapid technological transformation and an evolving labour market. During “Reading the Youth Pulse”, Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority; Tiffany Lee, Curator of the Global Shapers Vancouver Hub; Sakshi Sharma, Global Shaper from the Jaipur Hub; and…
SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Early Intervention Centre, affiliated with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), marked World White Cane Day on Thursday, 15th October 2026, through an awareness event held at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) under the theme “A Vision Beyond Sight”. The event aimed to raise awareness among university students and academic staff of issues affecting people with visual impairments, highlight the importance of the white cane in supporting their independence and safe mobility, and promote appropriate ways of interacting with them, contributing to a more aware, accessible and inclusive university and community environment.…
SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the UAE discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation and enhance partnership opportunities between the two business communities. The discussions highlighted promising areas for cooperation, including agriculture, food industries and logistics, with a focus on boosting bilateral trade and opening up new avenues for collaboration between companies in Sharjah and Lithuania. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Ernestas Mickus, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the UAE, and his accompanying delegation, during a…
SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Family… A Balance That Builds the Future” Sharjah will bring together leading decision-makers, experts, academics and representatives of government, development and cultural institutions for the ICESCO Regional Family Forum 2026 on October 28 and 29. Organised by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) at its regional office in Sharjah, the two-day event will highlight the family’s vital role in shaping resilient societies and explore ways to strengthen family stability and cohesion amid rapid digital, social, cultural and economic transformations. Hosting the forum in Sharjah highlights the emirate’s growing…
Parts of the UAE experienced heavy rain and hail on Thursday, October 15. Videos posted online show cars navigating their way through slick roads and people picking up chunks of ice off Sharjah highways. As the UAE enters the autumn season, the chance of rain has increased, even though temperatures remain high. Earlier, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had predicted that parts of the country would experience rain this week, issuing yellow alerts in certain areas for convective clouds, which are typically associated with rainfall. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is hosting the second stop of its exhibition “Artistic Characteristics – Inspirations from Light & Peace” at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah, showcasing artworks created by female students of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University, inspired by the Islamic art collection on display at the Light & Peace Museum in the Dome of Peace at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition offers members of the community and visitors to the Emirate of Fujairah the opportunity to view…
DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, honoured institutions, entities and individuals who won the 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST). One of the initiatives of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the award seeks to advance the principles of sustainable transport and encourage government and private sector entities, as…
ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, areas of joint cooperation and ways to strengthen them in support of their mutual interests. They also explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in economic, trade, investment, advanced technology and innovation fields, as well as other sectors that support the development priorities of both countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomed Anita Anand’s visit, affirming that UAE-Canada relations continue to grow across…