Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has conducted a scientific workshop on the Suhaila Cultural Landscape – Hatta, Dubai to deepen our understanding of Hatta’s history and archaeological significance. The workshop will examine the results of findings from recent studies and excavations and explore international best practices in heritage conservation, management and documentation. It supports the Authority’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with international experts and academic institutions, highlight the significance of Dubai’s archaeological and historical sites, and to enhance the emirate’s presence on the global heritage map. The scientific workshop is being held…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — etisalat today announced its Q3 2026 consolidated financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 19.5 billion, growing 6.9% year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, up 10.0 per cent YoY. Consolidated net profit in Q3 reached 11.2 billion, while consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9% YoY, reinforced by continued progress in building higher-value capabilities across connectivity, sovereign digital infrastructure and AI and by disciplined portfolio management. In Q3, EBITDA rose by 5.1% YoY, reaching AED…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their courageous efforts to ensure the safety of passengers. The honours were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, who commended the crew’s actions and sense of responsibility. The crew members thanked His Highness the President and expressed their pride in receiving the honour, which…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) National Arabian Horse Championship got under way today at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy, with 253 horses belonging to 179 owners representing studs across the UAE competing over two days. The championship is being organised by the Society as part of its 2026-2027 season programme. The opening qualifying classes featured strong competition among horses vying to qualify for the final championships and contend for gold, silver and bronze titles across six categories. The first day featured qualifying classes for female horses, including fillies of various age…
Rain swept across parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with hailstones falling in several areas as dark clouds gathered over the emirates. The spell of unsettled weather brought heavy showers and striking scenes, with hailstones pelting the ground across parts of the country, from urban areas to open desert landscapes. In some areas, hailstones struck the ground with a sharp rattle, adding to the intensity of the weather and offering residents a glimpse of the UAE’s more dramatic winter conditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In a striking video, a man is…
DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — 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, affirmed that, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is advancing plans that balance economic growth with population expansion, enhance infrastructure readiness and service efficiency, and ensure that development translates into the wellbeing of citizens and residents alike. Chairing a meeting of The Executive…
OTTAWA, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended an official dinner banquet hosted by the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, in honour of H.H. and the accompanying delegation, during an official visit to Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the accompanying delegation, conveying his expectations for the visit to further enhance the friendship and cooperation between Canada and the UAE. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed thanks and appreciation to Prime Minister Mark…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, part of TRENDS Group, concluded its participation through its virtual office in Germany as a guest of honour at the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) annual conference. Held in Bonn, Germany, under the theme “Polycentric and Participatory Knowledge Production: Research Collaboration Across Borders and Disciplines”, the conference took place under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). TRENDS researchers contributed to an extensive panel discussion titled “Technology, Minerals and Power”. Their contributions focused on how governments can strengthen their strategic positions amid a…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer renowned for its luxury projects, has announced that 92% of Phase 2 of Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a waterfront community on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, was sold in under 48 hours of the sales launch, with all townhouses and duplexes sold out. This milestone follows the complete sell out of Phase 1 within 72 hours earlier this year. Emirati nationals accounted for 53% of buyers, while the remaining 47% were UAE residents and international buyers. Phase 2 comprised 619 units, including two-…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, in collaboration with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, has signed a joint agreement to renew and expand its support for the procurement of UAE-origin commodities by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry. The renewed agreement extends ECI’s support for a further two years and broadens the scope of eligible trade flows to include the exports of any non-hydrocarbon related products of UAE origin from the UAE. Under…