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MARRAKECH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion has concluded its participation at Marrakech Airshow 2026. The Pavilion brought together EDGE Group, Generation 5 Holding, Multi Level Group (MLG), Resource Industries, Nation Shield and Al Jundi Journal. On the final day of participation, Emirati companies held eight meetings with representatives from global defence technology firms and international entities. Individually, EDGE Group held two, Generation 5 Holding one, Multi Level Group two, and Resource Industries three meetings. The Pavilion closed on a high note, drawing 3,100 visitors on the final day alone – its strongest single-day turnout of the event…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Festival has officially inaugurated its 23rd edition under the inspiring theme ‘The Wisdom of Culture.’ The highly anticipated Festival opened its 2026 edition last evening at Etihad Arena, attended by Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Patron of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF),…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the pumping station, storage tanks, and water network extension in Nahwa area of Khorfakkan, while continuing its efforts to connect electricity and water services to the heritage village development project in the area. Engineer Saud Abdulaziz, Director of the Khorfakkan Department at SEWA, stated that the Nahwa pumping station, the water tanks, and the water network project reinforce the area’s water infrastructure. He added that the project shows the Authority’s dedication to using smart technologies to improve operational efficiency and service sustainability. The project…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received a delegation from the Executive Leadership Training Programme of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s headquarters. This comes within the framework of the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme, which aims to foster cooperation and the exchange of expertise and knowledge across all sectors. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on DEWA’s leading practices and initiatives, as well as its global achievements in electricity, water, sustainability, innovation, digital transformation and customer service.…
NUKUS, Uzbekistan, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has concluded its first-of-its-kind Knowledge and Training Exchange Programme for Agricultural Sustainability, connecting specialised training in Dubai with field application in Nukus, Uzbekistan. Funded by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the programme aimed to build local expertise in operating integrated production systems and adapting them to the needs of areas affected by salinity, water scarcity and land degradation. The programme forms part of the scale-up phase of the ADFD-funded project, “Development…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people of Saudi, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Palestinian, Sudanese, American, and Bangladeshi nationalities, and injuries to hundreds 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…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 6th Annual TRENDS Conference, organised by TRENDS Global, part of TRENDS Group, in coordination with its international offices across 26 countries, will begin on Monday at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi under the theme Sustainable Security: The Post-War Future of the Middle East, bringing together officials, experts, researchers and thought leaders from the UAE, the region and around the world. The conference will be attended by Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Federal National Council…
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has affirmed that the UAE has become one of the world’s leading destinations for motorsport, while the Middle East continues to strengthen its position on the global motorsport map. Hosting Grand Prix races in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar has helped broaden the sport’s fan base, particularly among young people and women, in line with the FIA’s strategy to expand participation and make motorsport more accessible to all. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ben Sulayem said the…
ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) has launched an awareness campaign to mark World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10th October. Held under the slogan “Mental Health: The Foundation for Recovery,” the campaign aims to address misconceptions about mental health, reduce the stigma associated with seeking psychological support and encourage timely access to help. It highlights the role of mental well-being in reducing addiction risk factors and supporting treatment and recovery, while encouraging individuals and families to recognise when professional help is needed and access appropriate services The campaign also emphasises the role…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Chess Club has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Education Commission of the European Chess Union to exchange expertise and technical personnel, and organise tournaments and training camps for chess teachers and coaches in schools. The agreement was signed at the club’s HQ by Hussein Abdullah Al Khoury, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Jesper Hall, Chairman of the European Chess Union’s School Education Commission. Al Khoury described the agreement as a strategic milestone for promoting chess in schools, strengthening the efforts of the club’s academy, training…