Author: Editorial Team
NEW YORK, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Europe’s sugar output is set to fall to the lowest in more than a decade as hot weather damages an already smaller beet crop, tightening global supplies under pressure from a powerful El Niño. Production in the European Union and the UK is set to fall to about 15 million tonnes, the lowest level since the 2015 season, Bloomberg reported, citing data from S&P Global Energy. A series of heat waves this summer have battered yields for the current season after acreage had already declined for a second straight year as producers curbed…
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ismail Koray Karatayli, a Turkish Jiu-Jitsu athlete, said that representing his country means a lot to him. “My family and my coach have supported me a lot, and I want to make them proud.” He made the remarks during his participation in the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The long journeys and hours of training have paid off. Karatayli earned a place in the Türkiye National Team and represented his country at the championship, competing in the Adults Ju-Jitsu Fighting Male Under-77kg division. For 21-year-old Ismail Koray Karatayli,…
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (131) amending certain provisions of the Ministerial Decision on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The amendment extends the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before 31st December 2029. The decision forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and start-ups, strengthen the business environment, and enable entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for investment. It also reaffirms…
DUBAI, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has developed the concept of summer camps through a progressive training and learning model that turns the summer break into a journey of awareness-building and career decision-making. The model connects students with workplace environments, introduces them to university disciplines, and develops the skills required by the economy of the future. Dubai Summer Camp embodies this shift by offering an experience that combines learning with professional exposure. It reinforces Dubai Customs’ vision of investing early in human capital, preparing national talent that is better equipped for future requirements, and strengthening the integration between…
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy & Research Centre, has said that the academy is focused through 2030 on three strategic objectives: building future-ready national talent, strengthening workforce capabilities, and positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for education, executive development, applied research and innovation, in support of the UAE’s long-term economic ambitions. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Jaffar said, “Our objective is to ensure that Emiratis are not only prepared for the jobs AI will create, but are equipped to shape them, lead them, and drive the next phase…
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has affirmed that it remains firmly focused on meeting customer requirements despite an “exceptionally challenging environment”. “We continue to be significantly impacted by unprovoked attacks on our people and our assets. Since the beginning of the conflict, 15 of our vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including three vessels this week alone. Tragically, these attacks have resulted in one fatality and 20 injuries to crew members,” the company said in a statement on Friday. “In close coordination with the relevant authorities, ADNOC is taking…
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 12 % increase in customs transactions conducted through digital platforms during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Customs clearance transactions accounted for 32 % of the total, representing an increase of 3.9 %. Pre-arrival clearance transactions reached 89 %, an increase of 7 % compared with the first half of 2025. Proactive transactions increased by 13.3 %, while the number of transactions completed through direct integration rose by 23.5%. Abu Dhabi Customs achieved a customer satisfaction rating of…
DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, attended the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of the “Sawaed Al Aman” (Arms of Safety) programme — one of the key initiatives under the “Safety Ambassadors” Council. The programme aims to develop a generation of knowledgeable and capable school students equipped with security awareness and community skills, and to embed a culture of responsibility and community partnership, in line with Dubai Police’s vision of investing in people, empowering generations, and preparing…
DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have launched Horizon X, a new initiative designed to transform future opportunities into innovative projects that strengthen institutional readiness and accelerate the development of next-generation policing solutions. Led by the Future Foresight Centre, the initiative supports Dubai Police’s commitment to embedding a culture of innovation and future foresight by enabling general departments and police stations to identify emerging trends, develop forward-looking ideas and convert them into practical projects that support strategic priorities and enhance policing services. Expert Brigadier Hamdan Al Ghassieh, Director of the Future Foresight Centre, said Horizon X reflects Dubai…
DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, at Dubai International (DXB), in line with the leadership’s vision of making health and wellbeing a natural part of everyday life, and bringing the citywide wellbeing initiative to an airport environment for the very first time, by transforming DXB into an indoor walking track. The first Dubai Mallathon at DXB session took place at Terminal 3 Departures, bringing together Dubai…