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ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — Investopia Bridge 2026, held at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island under the theme “Investing in a More Resilient World,” organised eight specialised roundtables, bringing together a distinguished group of ministers, investors, senior executives and entrepreneurs to discuss a range of economic and investment topics related to the rapid transformations taking place across the global economy. The discussions also addressed innovation enablers in the built environment, the growth of SMEs and UAE companies, the development of digital financial infrastructure, strengthening investment opportunities between the UAE and Uzbekistan, family office strategies, electric mobility…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), headed by Dr. Salem Suhail Al Neyadi, Chairperson of the NHRI, visited Al Rayyan Workers’ Residential City in Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi, to conduct a field assessment of workers’ living conditions and the services and facilities provided to them, as well as to assess safety standards, preparedness, and emergency response capabilities. The visit forms part of the mandate vested in the NHRI under Federal Law No. (12) of 2021 and reflects its commitment to direct field observation and monitoring of the availability of safe…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), The second day of Global Food Week 2026 concluded with a strong focus on food security, agricultural innovation and international collaboration, alongside a diverse programme of business networking, knowledge exchange and visitor experiences. The second edition of the Global Food Security Summit concluded at Global Food Week 2026, bringing together international organisations, financial institutions, investors,…
For the first time since its inception, the famous Kpop festival Weverse Con will be held outside of South Korea, with organiser Hybe choosing New Delhi, India, as the location of the 2027 edition.Hybe announced on Wednesday that the two-day festival is scheduled to take place on March 27 and 28, 2027. The exact venue has not been announced yet.The Indian edition of Weverse Con will feature both Indian and global artists, according to ANI. It will not only feature its signature live music performances from Indian and Kpop artists, but also give fans cultural experiences and interactive engagement with…
SHARJAH, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Xposure International Photography and Film Awards 2026–2027 have received over 22,000 photography and film submissions from 108 countries, including 21,587 photographs and 543 film entries. Judging has now begun, with finalists and winners to be selected across the various categories. Photography entries covered nature, portraiture and urban environments, alongside work incorporating new technologies. Film submissions explored human, social and environmental themes in different genres. This broad participation comes ahead of the 11th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). Finalists and winners in photography and…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) –Laziz Kudratov. Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, said that his country is working with the UAE to develop the Trans-Afghan Railway, noting that the project represents an opportunity to connect South Asia with the Eurasian continent and enable the transportation of goods from India to Europe around two weeks faster than the traditional route. Speaking during a panel discussion at Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi, he said Uzbekistan is working with its partners, including the UAE and France, to develop projects and initiatives aimed at diversifying trade…
Nearly a decade after Louvre Abu Dhabi opened its doors, the museum looks considerably different from the institution visitors first encountered in 2017. At the time, only around 30 per cent of the artworks displayed belonged to Louvre Abu Dhabi itself, with the remaining 70 per cent largely coming through loans from French museums and regional lenders. Today, nearly two-thirds of the works presented across its four chronological worlds are owned by the Abu Dhabi museum. Now, the woman who previously played a role in building that collection will return to lead its next phase. Dr Souraya Noujaim has been…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, under the auspices and supervision of the Ministry of Sports, to strengthen cooperation and coordination across sport, diplomacy, sports science and sports medicine. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center, attended the signing ceremony. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of AGDA, and Dr. Ziad Amir Saleh, Board Member and Executive…
DUBAI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai today convened the Government Best Practices Series 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers under the theme ‘Services 360: From Vision to Impact.’ Bringing together leaders and representatives from 28 government entities, the forum examined the impact of the Services 360 Policy on customer experience and service delivery efficiency, and explored how successful government practices can be applied more widely. The event was attended by Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…
SHARJAH, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Office, attended on Wednesday the opening of the “Mirrored Minds” art exhibition at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park. The exhibition, which is being organized by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) at its “Falj” Art for All Centre, will continue until 10th October and aims to highlight the artistic creativity of people with disabilities while promoting discussion about the increasing relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman visited the exhibition, comprising more than 50 works by artists who…