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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.…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Accountability Authority has launched a campaign to raise awareness among government employees of financial and administrative corruption, violations that may affect public funds, and the importance of reporting such practices through approved channels. The campaign aims to equip employees with the knowledge to identify practices that warrant reporting, ensure such cases are not overlooked, and understand the correct procedures to follow when they encounter them. It also highlights the Wajib platform as a secure channel through which individuals can report financial and administrative corruption and related violations. The authority stressed that…
WASHINGTON, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip to a Philadelphia police website, marking the first known instance of an AI system apparently attempting to send a bogus report to authorities. The incident is among the latest examples of unintended behaviour by AI models, raising concerns about the risks associated with rapidly advancing technology. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Director of Public Affairs Joe Gabriel Simonson said that Anthropic disclosed on Friday its late September discovery of incidents involving what the task force called “unauthorised and fraudulent use of government and other systems”.…
KUWAIT, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team for the age-group categories raised its medal tally to 29, comprising 9 gold, 10 silver and 10 bronze medals, at the conclusion of its participation in the Arab Championships, held at the Kuwait Club Sports Hall from October 5 to 9 under the supervision of the Arab Judo Federation. The national team’s young men and women added 15 medals yesterday, following the strong start by the cadet team at the opening of the championship, when it won 14 medals. The gold medals yesterday in the young men’s category were…
BRUSSELS, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The upcoming European Council summit will take place in Brussels on October 15–16, 2026, led by European Council President António Costa. ”In a context of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, our next meeting will have a strong focus on the economy, and on delivering answers to challenges to European competitiveness and to affordability,” said President António Costa in a letter to the members of the European Council. ”For the short-term, we need to provide guidance to the Commission on targeted and temporary measures to alleviate the impact of high energy prices on our citizens and businesses…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Marine Sports Federation has signed an agreement with Siren, one of the leading companies specialising in organising dragon boat championships in the UAE, to organise the Dragon Boat Euro Cup, scheduled to take place this December. The agreement forms part of the Federation’s ongoing efforts to develop dragon boat racing, broaden participation in the sport, and strengthen the UAE’s presence on the international marine sports stage. The partnership comes as part of the Federation’s preparations to host the championship, reflecting its commitment to collaborating with specialised organisations and benefiting from their…
ARUSHA, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Charman of the Federal National Council’s Group at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Chairman of the Council’s Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, met with Alexander Radwan, Head of the German parliamentary delegation and a member of the Foreign Affairs and European Union Affairs Committees of the German Bundestag, on the sidelines of the 153rd IPU Assembly, held in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The discussions reviewed the longstanding strategic relations between the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany. Both sides commended the significant outcomes of the historic…