Author: Editorial Team
BAKU, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team won a gold medal at the World Championships (Baku 2026), concluding its participation in the competition hosted by the Azerbaijan Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF) from 4th to 10th October, with 622 athletes from 93 countries taking part. The team raised its medal tally to two at the championships, following the silver medal won by athlete Mohammed Bek in the under-73kg category, marking an exceptional achievement against the world’s elite in judo. Yeliza Vita claimed gold in the women’s under-78kg category after defeating…
ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — A study released by the Arab Youth Centre (AYC) found that 94.8 percent of participants believe youth mental health is a shared responsibility among educational institutions, workplaces, families and young people themselves. Released on World Mental Health Day, the study, titled “Mental Health Among Arab Youth: A Development Framework for Readiness and Well-Being 2026”, examined the relationship between mental health and young people’s ability to learn, work, build relationships and contribute to society. It identified career uncertainty, family expectations and digital pressures as key factors affecting mental well-being and outlined five priorities for…
UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has predicted a chance for rain over the next few days. Here’s a detailed forecast according to the weather bulletin issued by the authority. October 11 Clouds may be convective by afternoon, in the eastward and southward areas of the country. Convective cloud formation does not guarantee rain, but it means there is a chance of it. It will be humid by night, and mist and fog are likely to form over some coastal and internal areas. Light to moderate winds will blow, reaching 30kmph, in a southwesterly to northwesterly direction. Stay up to date…
ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi will host the third European Arab Medical Congress from 11th to 13th December 2026, bringing together international experts, scientists and specialists in psychology, mental health and rehabilitation medicine, alongside medical professionals and researchers from around the world. Coinciding with the International Day of People of Determination, the congress is organised by Emirates Scholar Centre for Research and Studies in partnership with the Emirates Medical Association, the European Medical Association and the Emirates Cancer Society, with the support and participation of the Zayed Authority for People of Determination and the Abu Dhabi…
DUBAI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The Health and Safety Hub at WETEX 2026 will host a range of activities and exhibitions, including the Health and Safety Conference, which will feature discussions on the latest developments in occupational health and safety in schools, homes and workplaces. The conference will…
ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that struck the country, resulting in the collapse of several buildings, property damage, and widespread evacuations. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE stands alongside the Republic of Panama and its people as they address the aftermath of the earthquake. Source: Emirates News Agency
In the vast, sun-sculpted expanses of the United Arab Emirates, where the wind continually redraws the face of the desert, it is not granite or steel that has preserved the memory of a people, but the fluid, indestructible cadence of Nabati poetry. Born from the campfire, the saddle, the rahl, and the silent vastness of the dunes, traditional, oral, vernacular forms like Al-Taghrooda, Al-Shalla, and Al-Wannah stand as the definitive, living archive of Bedouin life, as a raw, rhythmic testament to survival, honour, and grief. As Emirati scholar Dr Moza Ghubash highlights in her studies of Bedouin history, these oral…
ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation in industry, technology and artificial intelligence, with meetings held in Tokyo and Kyoto. The visit focused on identifying opportunities to turn innovation and scientific advances into practical solutions that enhance industrial competitiveness. The MoIAT delegation was led by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry. During the visit, he took part in the UAE–Japan Technology and Artificial Intelligence Roundtable in Tokyo and the 23rd Science and Technology in Society Forum Ministerial Roundtable in…
AMSTERDAM, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) participated in the Meteorological Technology World Expo (MTWE) and the WMO Technical Conference on Meteorological and Environmental Instruments and Methods of Observation (TECO) 2026, held from 5 to 8 October 2026 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The participation formed part of the Program’s ongoing efforts to advance international collaboration in atmospheric sciences and rain enhancement research, while exploring emerging technologies and scientific innovations that support the development of more effective and sustainable solutions to global water security challenges.…
[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on US-Iran hostilities and its wider impact on the region, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi nationals and injuries to a number of civilians. In a statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. Stay up to date with…