Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions, will open its doors today for Season 31 at 6 pm, welcoming guests to “A More Wonderful World” featuring new attractions, entertainment and cultural experiences alongside returning favourites. Running until May 2027, the new season builds on Global Village’s 30-year legacy of bringing people and cultures together, offering families and friends opportunities to discover traditions, explore diverse cuisines and enjoy shared experiences. Over the past three decades, the destination has become a popular gathering place for communities and a cherished…
LONDON, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) are leading a series of high-level investment and business engagements in London as part of the Abu Dhabi delegation’s visit that began on Tuesday. The visit brings together senior government representatives, investors and business leaders to showcase Abu Dhabi’s investment opportunities, strengthen private-sector engagement and advance institutional partnerships across priority economic sectors. The visit connects international investors and businesses with opportunities across Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors, advances private-sector partnerships and supports access to…
ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written message to Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, inviting him to attend the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the honouring of the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, which will be held on 12th and 13th January 2027. President Joseph Aoun received the message during a meeting with Fahad Salem Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon. Source: Emirates News Agency
Parents in the UAE can now access a free online platform offering practical advice on what to do when their children use artificial intelligence to complete homework, seek personal advice from chatbots or create and share fake images of real people. The platform, called GenDubAI, was launched on Wednesday, October 14, by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and Dubai Future Foundation. Designed for families with children aged 8 to 15, the bilingual platform provides step-by-step guidance to help parents navigate situations involving AI, from learning and creativity to personal conversations.…
Cycls, a Saudi AI platform, has introduced a team of specialized AI agents designed to help individuals and businesses across Saudi Arabia streamline daily operations and accomplish tasks more efficiently. AI no longer just answers questions and makes suggestions. It now executes complete tasks: researching, gathering information, analyzing, and delivering ready-to-use outputs. This is where Cycls offers an experience that goes beyond traditional AI conversation. Instead of just receiving an answer, users can assign agents multi-step tasks: researching, browsing, analyzing, organizing information, and preparing final outputs. Founded in 2021 by engineers Mohammed Alrujayi and Mohammed Alogayyil, Cycls has delivered specialized…
EL JADIDA, Morocco, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — His Royal Highness Prince Moulay El Hassan, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Morocco, visited the UAE Pavilion at the El Jadida Horse Show during his inauguration of the exhibition’s 17th edition in the Moroccan city of El Jadida. The Crown Prince was welcomed by Omar Al Tunaiji, Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco; Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director-General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society; Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Acting Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority; Abdullah Butti Al Qubaisi, Executive Director of the Heritage Awareness…
SHARJAH, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in digital capability building and the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise. The MoU supports Sharjah’s digital transformation journey and the continued development of the Emirate’s government digital services and capabilities. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of SDD’s participation in AWS Summit 2026, by Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director-General of SDD, and Chris Erasmus, General Manager, UAE & Rest of MENA, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi…
ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will organise the 10th edition of the Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival from 28th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027, offering more than five weeks of family entertainment across Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region. Brought to life by Brag, this year’s World of Wonder edition introduces three new themed zones in Abu Dhabi City, alongside first-to-Abu Dhabi food concepts, new rides, gaming and live entertainment. The festival runs at Al Mugheirah Bay in Al Dhafra…
TOKYO, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures rising 89 cents, or 0.8 percent, to US$106.58 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 80 cents, or 0.9 percent, to US$94.94 per barrel. Brent crude fell 0.9 percent on Tuesday, while US crude rose 0.4 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
The ceremony, held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, honoured participants in the ‘UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders’ Published: Wed 14 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of the UAE Olympic Committee, attended the graduation ceremony for participants in the ‘UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders’, launched by American Hospital Dubai in partnership with Harvard Business Impact. The programme aims to develop a new generation of Emirati leaders capable of advancing the healthcare sector and shaping its future in line with the highest…