Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that, under the vision and leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is confidently navigating ongoing transformations and continuing its development journey through an established approach centred on investing in people to achieve sustainable prosperity. H.H. Sheikh Saud made the remarks during his keynote address today at the opening of the 15th edition of the AIM Congress at the Dubai World Trade Centre, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Chairman of the 15th edition of the AIM Investment Summit 2026, which opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stressed that the UAE has established its position as a global hub for trade and investment, underpinned by an open, agile and multi-partnership economy, advanced infrastructure, and a legislative and regulatory environment that supports business, strengthening its ability to turn global transformations into new opportunities for growth. The summit opened with the participation of leaders, policymakers, institutional investors and innovators, bringing together 25,000…
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Pavilion kicks off tomorrow at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, taking place at El Alamein International Airport, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, from 8 to 10 September 2026. Launched in 2024, El Alamein International Airshow serves as a strategic regional platform connecting aerospace, defence and space stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. Supported by key Egyptian stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence, the Egyptian Air Force, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Egyptian Space Agency and EgyptAir, the three-day event brings together governments, armed forces, civil aviation authorities, space…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the ‘Stories of Wulfa’ competition to produce an animated series inspired by Emirati culture, values and traditions. The winning project will receive AED2 million in funding to support its development, production and showcase as part of the ‘Season of Wulfa.’ The competition aims to empower talent and support the production of original visual content that strengthens local cultural identity. Dubai Culture will accept submissions until 15 November 2026 from artists, writers, illustrators, directors, designers, filmmakers, animation studios, production companies, and local, regional and international creative…
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday approved a part-time work system across Sharjah Government departments to employ 1,000 senior citizens. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan also approved an increase in social support for 1,473 beneficiaries of social services, a pay rise for 3,270 Sharjah Government employees in the senior grades, and higher pension payments for 1,470 retirees from the Sharjah Government, calculated according to grade. H.H. directed that the increases cover all Sharjah Government employees, including centralised and decentralised entities and universities, and ordered…
AJMAN, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman recorded 994 real estate transactions during August, with a total value of AED1.53 billion. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, stated that the real estate sector maintained its upward trajectory during August, recording positive figures that affirm the sector’s resilience and the growing direct demand for various types of property across the Emirate. He added that trading volume reached AED970 million across 767 transactions, noting that Al Rawda 3 recorded the highest-value sale at AED 47 million. The highest-value…
After 16 hours of running through the mountains, Ahmad Al Janahi found himself struggling to climb from Italy into Switzerland. He was exhausted, suffering from severe stomach pain and questioning whether the two years he had spent working towards the race would end without him reaching the finish line. “I was telling myself, ‘Ahmad, you waited two years and now you are here, but you cannot finish it.’ I was very negative towards myself,” he told Khaleej Times. But Al Janahi continued, eventually completing the 174km UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix in 37 hours and 50 minutes. The course…
MUSCAT, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Athletics Club concluded its participation in the Athletics Grand Prix Championships in Muscat, today, winning eight medals: two gold, four silver and two bronze. Athlete Fatima Al Hosani opened the outstanding results by winning the gold medal in the women’s senior discus throw, achieving a distance of 48.44 metres. She also succeeded in breaking the previous UAE record of 48.37 metres, as well as the Gulf record of 48.37 metres, which she had set at the Fourth Gulf Games in Doha in 2026. Athlete Magdalina Orda won the gold medal in the…
NEW YORK, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that heavyweight world champion Vadim Nemkov will defend his title against third-ranked Sergei Bilostenniy at PFL Dubai on Saturday, 14th November, at Coca-Cola Arena. The event will be PFL’s first Dubai card since its merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). It forms part of a cooperation agreement with Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to bring international MMA events to the emirate. Nemkov, who holds a 20-2 record and ranks second in PFL’s pound-for-pound standings, is a protégé of Fedor…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD) is showcasing digital services, investment opportunities and initiatives supporting Emirati talent and businesses at the 22nd International Property Show (IPS 2026), which opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition, running until 9th September, opened in the presence of Omar Hamad Bu Shehab, Director-General of DLD. Participating as a strategic partner, the department is hosting visitors at its Hall 7 stand and contributing to discussions and workshops supporting the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33. During the opening panel, Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of…