Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, began operating flights carrying food aid through Al Maktoum International Airport on Friday as part of the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The launch of the airlift marks another step towards achieving the humanitarian bridge’s target of delivering more than 10 million meals to Gaza residents. It follows the completion of meal preparations at a major community humanitarian event organised by MBRGI in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 at Dubai World…
The weather on Saturday, October 10, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with some clouds appearing eastward and southward by afternoon, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Sunday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a chance of fog or mist formation. Temperatures in the UAE’s major cities are expected to remain warm, with highs of 41°C in Abu Dhabi, 40°C in Dubai and 39°C in Sharjah. Overnight temperatures will drop to lows of 28°C in Abu Dhabi, 29°C in Dubai and 26°C…
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has affirmed that the UAE, guided by the vision and directives of its leadership, has established a pioneering model for government development based on investment in people, knowledge and innovation. He emphasised the UAE’s commitment to sharing its experiences and expertise with friendly nations to enhance government efficiency and future readiness. Al Gergawi made the remarks during a meeting with a Syrian government delegation headed by Mohammad Hassan Al Sakkaf, Minister of Administrative Development, who is on an official visit to the UAE to learn…
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Bruce Richards, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of CVC Marathon, a global asset management firm specialising in public and private credit markets. The meeting took place at His Highness’s office. The meeting explored developments in the global financial landscape and opportunities for closer cooperation in investment and asset management. It also highlighted the UAE’s growing appeal to international investors, supported by its…
SHARJAH, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), announced connections for 870 new applications, In the third quarter of 2026, the Water Department at Sharjah Electricity. Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, Head of the Water Department, said the most connections were made in the residential sector, 290 residential villas, followed by the commercial sector with 304 connections, and then the industrial sector with 141. The accomplishments also comprised connections for temporary structures, government buildings, agricultural facilities, and other categories. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi nationals and injuries to a number of civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi…
ABU DHABI,10th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response to assist those affected by severe thunderstorms that recently struck Paraguay, damaging homes, buildings and property across several parts of the country. The relief response reflects the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach and its commitment to international solidarity with countries and communities affected by natural disasters. It aims to alleviate the impact of the storms by providing essential supplies and urgent assistance, particularly to families whose homes…
The co-pilot of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv planned to hijack the aircraft and carry out a “suicide attack” by crashing it into the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to cause mass casualties, UAE prosecutors said. Investigations into flydubai flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia on September 30, revealed that the 29-year-old Omani co-pilot had planned a terrorist attack. According to the UAE Public Prosecution, he attempted to carry out the plot during his third trip to Tel Aviv. Investigators said the suspect had used two previous trips to Tel Aviv to familiarise…
DUBAI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), affirmed that the Law establishing the ‘Dubai Orchestra Foundation’ reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his belief in the power of culture and the arts to enrich lives and shape the future. H.H. Sheikha Latifa highlighted the Foundation’s role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global centre for culture and the arts, drawing on the richness of…
MARRAKECH, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE has signed a contract with Morocco’s Administration of National Defence (ADN), the body overseeing defence procurement for the Royal Armed Forces, to supply its DESERT STING 16 (DS-16) guided-glide weapon and THUNDER P-31 precision-guided munition to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF). Signed at the Marrakech Air Show 2026, the contract covers the supply of both weapons and their integration across the RMAF’s fleet of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). The contract reflects EDGE’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Morocco and to Africa, one of its priority growth markets. EDGE works with…