Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, attended a presentation on the system and the operation of its autonomous vehicles, in the presence of Mark Seeger, Founder and Co-CEO of Glydways, and Blake Barber, Co-CEO and Chief Technology Officer of the company. The presentation covered the technologies used to manage vehicle movements and…
Al AIN, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), in collaboration with Al Ain City Municipality, will host the 8th International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG 2026) from 13-15 October 2026. The conference will take place at The Founder Sheikh Zayed’s Hall on the UAEU campus in Al Ain Region, bringing together scientists, researchers and geophysics engineering experts from around the world. This conference dedicated to near-surface geophysics engineering will examine technologies and solutions for investigating soil and infrastructure, locating…
Fujairah Police has announced a reduction in the speed limit on Fujairah–Khorfakkan Road to improve road safety and help protect motorists. Fujairah Police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has announced a reduction in the speed limit from 120km/h to 100km/h. The new speed limit will come into effect on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as part of efforts to improve road safety and ensure motorists comply with updated traffic regulations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Last month, Abu Dhabi Mobility announced a similar speed limit reduction on Sheikh Mohammed…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship has announced the launch of its 11th edition. Signalling the start of its 2026–2027 season, the championship traces a remarkable path that has established it as the world’s largest event of its kind for amateur cyclists and one of the most prominent community sporting events in Dubai and the UAE. Starting on 27 December 2026 and running through to 14…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Al Dhaid Date Festival 2026 is attracting strong visitor turnout, showcasing a diverse range of Emirati date varieties, date-based food products, and innovative heritage-inspired offerings from local farmers, date producers, and productive families. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) at Expo Al Dhaid, the festival concluded today, Sunday, bringing together leading date palm growers, agricultural experts, and home-based businesses involved in the sector from across the UAE. This year’s edition features a diverse selection of local date varieties, including rare dates, date molasses, food blends, and homemade sweets inspired…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Leaders and representatives of Business Groups and Business Councils operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce have highlighted the importance of the initiative launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, to implement the programme to transition Dubai’s private sector towards Agentic AI. They noted that the programme represents an important step in strengthening companies’ readiness for the opportunities and shifts shaping the economy of the future by enabling them…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Fish Resources Authority held its eighth periodic meeting with the fishermen’s cooperative societies in Sharjah. Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, Chairman of the Authority, chaired the meeting, with several Authority officials and the societies’ heads and representatives in attendance. The gathering aimed to strengthen coordination, address fishermen’s needs, and improve the services provided to them. The meeting looked at the results of the previous meeting’s recommendations and talked about the most significant developments and problems concerning the fishing sector, such as the regulation of hunting and recreational fishing, the procedures for compensating fishermen,…
SHARJAH, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) crowned the winners of the Mleiha Mountain Bike Challenge on Sunday. The event was organised in cooperation with Mleiha National Park and several sponsors and supporting organisations. The challenge witnessed strong competition and enthusiastic participation across various race categories, including electric bikes, mountain bikes, bicycles and children’s races, contributing to the event’s success. The event and awards ceremony were attended by Hamad Tamim Al Ketbi, Board Member of Mleiha Cultural and Sports Club; Zakia Suhail Al Musharrakh, Acting Director of the Sports and Community Events Department; Ibrahim Saif bin…
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence teams have successfully brought a warehouse fire in the Al Dhafra area under control, Abu Dhabi Police said on Sunday evening, October 11, 2026. Authorities had earlier reported that emergency teams were responding to the blaze. No injuries were reported, while cooling operations and smoke extraction were underway. Abu Dhabi Police urged the public to rely on official sources for accurate information and updates. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. On September 30, Abu Dhabi authorities brought a fire at a waste collection site in the Al Wathba area…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — 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…