Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Office of Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs at the Presidential Court is proceeding with a wide range of activities under the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme, which aims to develop young national talent with a global outlook. Working with partners around the world, the Programme offers participants field visits, cultural events, training workshops, and a variety of educational and development initiatives. As part of these efforts, 19 students from the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme took part in a three-day field research programme in Shanghai, China, from 25th to 27th September, organised in partnership…
ABU DHABI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) announced the opening of registration for its Q4 2026 Clean Energy Certificate (CEC) auction until 30th October, enabling organisations to verify their clean electricity consumption, reduce Scope 2 emissions from their operations and strengthen their commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. As the Single Registrant and Scheme Operator of the scheme introduced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) in 2021, EWEC said each certificate represents the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable or clean energy, in accordance with the internationally recognised…
Injured flydubai flight FZ1073’s Indian Captain Smit Machchar received a letter from Israel President Isaac Herzog, who invited him to come to Jerusalem once he regains his strength and completely heals. In a post on X, Herzog shared a copy of the letter, with the phrase ‘Dear Smit’ handwritten beside ‘Dear Captain Machchar’, adding a personal touch to the formal correspondence. Smit sustained serious injuries when his Omani co-pilot attacked him with an emergency axe, UAE investigations into the incident which took place on September 30 revealed. The attempted terror attack on the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was foiled, and the…
ABU DHABI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sixty-one private mediators in civil and commercial disputes took the legal oath before Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), marking the official start of their duties under applicable legislation and strengthening alternative dispute resolution through agreements between parties to expedite justice. Al Abri said the approval of a new batch of private mediators reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, to develop the…
LONDON, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — Carlo Buontempo, Director of the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), has warned that global temperatures are likely to remain above 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels into 2027, amid intensifying El Niño conditions and exceptional heatwaves. The warning came as the service announced on Monday that September 2026 was the second-warmest September ever recorded globally, with an average surface air temperature of 16.27°C, marking the second consecutive month with global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. September was the joint-warmest on record for western Europe and the third-warmest for Europe as a whole. Prolonged dry…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) reviewed Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 concerning the exemption of student inventors and People of Determination in the UAE from certain industrial property service fees. The move comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance the country’s innovation and intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, create a supportive and stimulating environment for talent and innovators, facilitate access to IP protection services, safeguard intellectual output, and facilitate the registration and protection of industrial property rights. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector…
SINGAPORE, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude futures declining US$1.54, or 1.47 percent, to US$103.18 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stood at US$90.31 per barrel, down US$1.54, or 1.68 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership, is set to kick off on Tuesday this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 1,000 key government and private sector leaders in Dubai. The Forum offers a vital platform for translating the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of establishing a world-class, highly-ready leadership ecosystem; one rooted in anticipating future opportunities and…
Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), welcomed the European Parliament’s resolution calling for a unified European strategy to counter terrorist Muslim Brotherhood networks and their associated activities. He emphasised that the resolution represents an important step toward strengthening international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism and counter the threats these networks pose to the security and stability of communities. He underlined that countering the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood requires sustained, coordinated international action focused on strengthening cooperation, sharing information, cutting off sources of funding, and combating activities that contribute to the spread of extremism and undermine stability. Stay…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) and Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for strategic cooperation to strengthen their social and developmental roles in empowering young people and emerging leaders and in developing their leadership and creative capacities. The agreement was signed at the University by Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director-General of Rubu’ Qarn. Prof. Agamy said, “The University is not an entity isolated from society. Its value extends beyond its walls…