Author: Editorial Team

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Founder & Managing Director of Emaar Properties Mohamed Alabbar revealed that Emaar’s sales backlog – the value of property sales yet to be recognised as revenue – stood at around AED180 billion, while indicating its collection rate reached 98% like last year, recovering from a temporary decline during the regional tension. Speaking at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) on Thursday, he cited the figures as evidence of sustained customer confidence in the…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, secured the assets of companies valued at AED65 billion and arrested 33 suspects from 12 nationalities, including the leaders of the largest organised international criminal networks in cross-border cybercrime. • The network specialised in cyberattacks, money laundering, wallet theft, extortion, fraud, data trafficking and violent assault. • Limiting potential economic repercussions that could have affected digital global asset markets. • Arrest and recover the main suspects from abroad. • The digital wallets that have recorded financial transactions exceeding billions. • Public Prosecution encountered conclusive evidence…

UAE residents will experience fair to partly cloudy weather on Friday, October 16, with a chance of convective cloud formation over eastern areas by afternoon that could bring rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Cloud activity may develop in the east as the day progresses, potentially bringing showers to some areas. Conditions are expected to become humid Friday night and on Saturday morning across parts of the coastal and internal regions, with a possibility of fog or mist formation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Winds will be light to…

NAIROBI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Senior faith leaders, technology companies, policymakers and academics from across Africa and beyond gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday for the third roundtable in the Faith-AI Covenant series, a global initiative aimed at shaping the values that guide the development of artificial intelligence. The convening brought together representatives of major Christian, Muslim and interfaith networks, alongside African technology organisations, academics and civil society experts. Discussions focused on the stakes for a continent where the median age is under 20 and mobile connectivity has leapfrogged older infrastructure. Key questions included how AI can reinforce social cohesion…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has secured three honours at the Customer Centricity World Series Awards 2026, recognising its approach to business community engagement, customer experience and digital transformation. RAKEZ’s Compass Coworking Centre was named World Series Winner and Middle East and Africa (MEA) Regional Winner in the Customer Centricity in B2B category. RAKEZ also received Highly Commended recognition in the Digital Strategy/Transformation category. The two Compass awards recognise its Compass Events Powerhouse initiative, a customer-led B2B engagement platform that translates customer feedback into meaningful networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities. By…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth edition of the Emirates Perfumes & Oud Exhibition is drawing strong visitor numbers, with exhibition space expanding by 40% compared with the previous edition. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah and running until October 18, the exhibition brings together more than 200 companies and exhibitors, showcasing approximately 700 brands and reflecting growing interest in the perfume and oud sector. The event continues to strengthen its position as a specialist platform for brands to showcase their products and latest collections, connect directly with consumers, and explore opportunities in the fragrance market. Participating exhibitors praised…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Successful destinations are those that bring together culture, hospitality, infrastructure and community needs to create experiences that attract investment and generate lasting economic value, according to speakers at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026). The insights shared by leading local officials and hospitality industry experts, namely Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority; and Stephan Schupbach, President and Group CEO of Chedi Hospitality, examined how tourism, hospitality and destination development can work together to enhance Sharjah’s…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the gracious patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the General Women’s Union, organised a conference entitled “Protecting and Caring for Children in Custody: A Shared Family and Institutional Responsibility.” The conference featured high-level calls for establishing a comprehensive national partnership among judicial, security and community institutions to ensure that the best interests…

An Emirati farmer has been recognised among 100 women worldwide for their contributions to agriculture, with the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, personally visiting her farm to share the news. Khadija Darwish Al Qubaisi is the only Emirati woman selected this year for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) ‘100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development’ initiative, which celebrates women making a difference across agriculture and food systems. In a video shared on Instagram, Al Dahak meets Al Qubaisi at her farm, congratulating her on the…

LONDON, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has strengthened international business connections for Abu Dhabi’s private sector through its Global Executive Connect programme in London, bringing together 17 representatives from 11 Abu Dhabi companies with senior executives and decision-makers from British and international organisations. Featuring more than 30 targeted business meetings, the programme was designed to help participating companies identify commercial and investment opportunities, establish new partnerships and explore routes into international markets across strategic sectors. A key component of Abu Dhabi Chamber’s participation in the Abu Dhabi delegation to London, Global…