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ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar today announced that Saadiyat Grove will open in the fourth quarter of 2026, in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. The mixed-use destination will enhance the island’s urban landscape with world’s leading brands, restaurants and cafés, cultural and entertainment facilities, as well as offices, residential spaces, hotels, and health and wellness facilities. Framed by three iconic cultural establishments, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Zayed National Museum, with the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi in close proximity, Saadiyat Grove stands as the connecting heart of…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Reference And Surveillance Intelignece Department (RASID), part of the Central Testing Laboratory at the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and operated in partnership with M42, has achieved the My Green Lab® Gold Certification. The certification recognises RASID as an advanced laboratory that combines scientific excellence, sustainability, operational efficiency, and technical innovation. With this result, RASID becomes the first operational government laboratory specialising in wastewater monitoring and environmental surveillance to earn the certification at the Gold level. It reflects the laboratory’s commitment to applying leading global practices in sustainable laboratory operations,…

The next generation of robotic surgery has finally arrived, marking a new milestone in surgical innovation and excellence across the region Published: Fri 18 Sept 2026, 11:48 AM American Hospital Dubai, a leader in robotic surgery excellence in the UAE and the region, signed an agreement with Al Naghi Medical, a leading provider of medical devices in the UAE, to acquire the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system from Intuitive, the global leader in robotic surgical systems. This milestone acquisition reinforces American Hospital Dubai’s position at the forefront of surgical innovation and robotic-assisted care in the region. American Hospital Dubai…

Following the recent announcement that one of India’s biggest awards shows is returning to Abu Dhabi, Bollywood fans can now secure their seats. Tickets for IIFA 2027 are officially on sale ahead of the two-day event in January.The 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on January 22 and 23, marking the fourth time the event will be held in the UAE capital. Tickets for the main IIFA Awards on January 23 currently start from Dh100. Doors will open at 6pm, with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.The latest announcement also gives…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Group continued its diverse programme of cultural, academic, knowledge and training activities as its participation in the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair entered its fifth day, attracting visitors, researchers and specialists to its pavilion to explore its publications, research projects, programmes and initiatives. The TRENDS pavilion hosted a range of activities, including a session titled Leadership in Times of Crisis: The UAE Model of National Resilience, which examined how leadership, institutions, society and the economy strengthen a country’s ability to confront crises and maintain continuity. It also hosted a discussion titled…

DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, explored a research project tracing the story of Al Khuzam from its earliest roots to its place in Emirati society today. The project looks beyond Al Khuzam as an object, uncovering how its meaning evolved across generations, from a practical part of everyday life to a social and cultural symbol shaped by the land, its people, and their way of life. It brings together its uses, craftsmanship, symbolism, and presence in collective memory, revealing how Al Khuzam has…

NOUAKCHOTT, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, yesterday visited Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa and President of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, during a stopover in the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, on his return from Abu Dhabi to Dakar. President Faye and Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah discussed the importance of promoting the values of peace and coexistence, strengthening the role of religious and intellectual leaders in preventing conflicts and countering extremism, and supporting efforts to advance stability and development across Africa. Nouakchott hosts the headquarters of…

TOKYO, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25 percent on Friday, seeking to forestall the risk of inflation overshooting its 2 percent target. At a two-day monetary policy meeting that ended on Friday, the BOJ’s board voted 7-2 to raise its policy rate from 1 percent to 1.25 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President José Antonio Kast of Chile on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the President of Chile. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The “Education in the Service of the Family: From Vision to Impact” conference concluded today in Abu Dhabi after three days of discussions on strengthening integration between families and educational institutions amid rapid social and technological change. Held from 15th to 17th September under the patronage of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the conference was organised by the Education Interface platform in cooperation with Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities. The event formed part of Education Interface 2026 and coincided with the…