Author: Editorial Team

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Agriculture Centre (NAC), as the Strategic Government Partner of Growtech Middle East 2026, played an instrumental role in supporting the exhibition and its associated events, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26 to 28 October 2026. This participation reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to advancing the UAE’s agricultural sector and its ‘Farmers First’ principle, which guides its operations, initiatives and partnerships. It signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with several key entities, including the Abu Dhabi Agricultural Club, Mahsool, ESG Farms Operations (an ESG company), SGS, Tathmeer Agricultural Technologies, and the National…

NEW DELHI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that parliaments play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development through their legislative and oversight functions, approving budgets, and monitoring the implementation of development programmes and policies. These responsibilities help ensure that development outcomes have a tangible impact on people’s lives, contribute to social justice and poverty eradication, and provide a decent standard of living for all. He made these remarks during his participation in the fourth session of the 12th BRICS…

Planning a trip on Etihad Rail just got easier. The national train operator has partnered with the Citymapper app, its parent company Via, and transport operator United Trans. Passengers can now see their whole journey in one place, including how to get to the station and where to go after they get off the train. The Citymapper app lets users compare different ways of travelling. It combines Etihad Rail trains with the metro, buses, on-demand transport and other options. For example, a traveller can see how to get from home to the station, which train to take, and how to…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Centre, in collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, will host a Science Talk titled “The Languages of the Cetaceans” on 29th October, inviting the public to explore the remarkable ways whales and dolphins communicate and the latest research into understanding their communication. The talk, taking place at 18:30 at the Centre’s auditorium, will be led by Dr. Olivier Adam, Deputy Director of the Ocean Institute at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, who will share insights into how whales and dolphins use sound to communicate and form social bonds.…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the eighth and largest edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) returns to the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19-22 November 2026. Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the upcoming edition will be the largest in the show’s history, bringing together the entire marine community to celebrate life on the water. Spanning indoor exhibition halls, outdoor displays, and the Marina Waterfront showcase, the boat show unites global brands, committed buyers,…

The UAE-based model and dentistry student earned international recognition after securing two titles and a place among the top 12 contestants at the pageant in Thailand Published: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM Hadis Sattari, a 25-year-old UAE-based model and dentistry student, has won the Miss Global Middle East title at Miss Global 2026, receiving international recognition. Representing Persia, she also won the Miss People’s Choice title, securing a place among the top 12 contestants. Sattari travelled to Thailand last month to participate in the competition. She was crowned Miss Persia and competed alongside 73 other contestants from different countries.…

LOMÉ, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ghanem Issa Al Falahi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Togo to Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, President of the Republic of Togo, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Lomé. Al Falahi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President…

SAN MARINO, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC), based in the Republic of San Marino, in collaboration with the UAE National Medical Preparedness and Response Programme (JAHEZIYA), announced the launch of the Middle East and North Africa Disaster Medicine Programme (MENA Disaster Medicine Programme), a joint international initiative aimed at strengthening national medical preparedness, advancing disaster medicine education and training, enhancing emergency medical response capabilities, and improving healthcare system resilience across the Middle East and North Africa. The announcement was made during the European Disaster Medicine Forum held in San Marino, attended by 50…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Energy reported its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30th September 2026, with revenues increasing 9 percent year-on-year to AED14.2 billion. According to a press release issued by the company on Tuesday, the solid top-line performance underscores NMDC Energy’s ability to steadily convert and execute its substantial backlog despite a challenging operating environment. Growth was underpinned by a balanced geographical revenue mix, with local UAE operations contributing 72 percent and international markets accounting for 28 percent of total revenues in the first nine months of 2026. NMDC Energy recorded a net…

While most 13-year-olds spend their afternoons doing homework or playing with friends, Hamad Abdullah bin Safwan spends it by running his own home café in Abu Dhabi. The young entrepreneur opened Café 37 just three weeks ago, inspired by his father, who has owned a café for nearly five years. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Hamad said the idea came to him during a family holiday over the summer. “I’ve always loved making coffee,” he said, explaining that he wanted to turn his interest into a business. After returning from their holiday, Hamad and his father began preparing to open the café…