Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Russian Export Centre (REC) will showcase a range of technologies and innovative solutions during the 28th edition of Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Russian Export Centre will highlight 21 companies exhibiting solutions across the energy, water, sustainability and environmental sectors. Their offerings range from protective solutions for overhead power transmission networks, advanced monitoring equipment that enhances operational security, autonomous cleaning robots, environmental and ventilation equipment, construction technologies, underwater equipment for marine…
DUBAI,9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has premiered a new short film as part of a campaign to raise awareness of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF), two progressive lung conditions that can have a profound impact on patients’ everyday lives. Hosted in Dubai, the premiere brought together leading pulmonology and rheumatology healthcare professionals, including Dr. Bassam Mahboub, Vice-President of the Emirates Thoracic Society (ETS), and Dr. Shamma Al Nokhatha, President of the Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR), to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis and the importance of recognizing its signs…
BRUSSELS, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission on Friday announced the selection of 46 new strategic projects across 16 member states to strengthen supplies of critical raw materials, diversify sources and reduce dependence on external suppliers. The projects will support the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) targets for 2030, which aim to ensure that EU capacity meets at least 10 percent of annual consumption through extraction, 40 percent through processing and 25 percent through recycling of strategic raw materials. The projects include eight focused on extraction, 11 on processing and 19 on recycling, alongside eight integrated projects:…
From a Werner Herzog documentary about elusive elephants to a film narrated by Björk, Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival is returning to Abu Dhabi with three days of films from around the world. The festival will return for its fifth edition from October 9 to 11 at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Blue Hall, with UAE and Gulf premieres, documentaries, animation and short films on the programme. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi, this year’s edition will be have the theme “Mend”, inspired by an Arabic word meaning to carefully restore something of…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — ‘Future 100’ – the joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Government Development and the Future Office – has honoured its third cohort of 100 companies in recognition of their achievements and contributions to the new economy sectors, as well as their role in developing innovative solutions and business models. The ceremony, attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Co-Chair of Investopia, took place during the Investopia Bridge 2026 event in Abu Dhabi. The initiative announced the opening of registration and nominations for…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Make-A-Wish UAE has stressed the importance of supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of children with critical illnesses, saying psychological support is as essential as medical care. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10th October, the Foundation highlighted the need to listen to children and their families and provide a supportive environment that helps them cope with treatment and maintain hope. Hani Al Zubaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish UAE, said critical illnesses can disrupt children’s daily lives, replacing play and childhood activities with medical appointments and treatment, often affecting…
Worshippers offer special rain prayers (Salat Al Istisqa) at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai Worshippers seek Allah’s blessings for rainfall and mercy According to the UAE’s Fatwa Council, Salat Al Istisqaa serves as an opportunity for Muslims to seek God’s mercy, renew their faith and express humility The prayer encourages worshippers to turn to Allah, seek His forgiveness and earnestly beseech Him to bless the land with rain and goodness Alongside prayer and supplication, the objectives of Salat Al Istisqa emphasise the need to preserve water and sustain natural resources that meet the essential needs of…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), in partnership with Huawei, celebrated the graduation of 37 UAE nationals from the second cohort of the Nafis International Programme at a ceremony held on Thursday. The graduates, comprising recent university graduates and final-year students specialising in technology-related fields, completed a two-month training programme in the UAE with practical training in the People’s Republic of China aimed at developing their technical, professional and leadership skills. The programme, one of ETCC’s flagship initiatives, focuses on emerging technology fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data and 5G…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international finance centre of Abu Dhabi, has taken enforcement action against PKF Accountants and Business Advisers LLP (PKF), an ADGM-registered audit firm, and its registered audit principal, by imposing financial penalties amounting to US$100,000 for audit failings identified during an audit inspection. The action followed an on-site inspection conducted by the RA primarily to assess PKF’s compliance with ADGM Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work. During the inspection, the RA identified significant deficiencies in an audit conducted for an ADGM-registered entity by PKF…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a collision between two boats on the Congo River that resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, with others still missing. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency