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DAKAR, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Vice President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ceremony took place at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, near Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Al Falasi said the UAE’s participation provides young athletes with an opportunity to gain international competitive experience, assess their technical and physical performance, and identify areas for improvement ahead of future competitions. He said the Ministry of Sports, in cooperation…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – The National Media Authority (NMA) marked UAE Flag Day on Tuesday, reaffirming the values of national unity, belonging and loyalty to the UAE. NMA Chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed raised the UAE flag at the Authority’s HQ at 11:00, in the presence of Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, NMA Secretary-General, along with senior officials and employees. Al Hamed said, “Every nation has symbols that embody its story. The UAE flag reflects the journey of a union that transformed a belief in a shared destiny into a strong nation, with the solidarity…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – ADIPEC 2026 is creating opportunities for partnerships and business expansion in the energy sector by bringing together international companies, service providers and investors to explore joint ventures and strengthen their presence in local, regional and international markets. Mohamed Elsayed, Chief Operating Officer of NMDC LTS, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that participation in ADIPEC enables the company to strengthen partnerships, engage with suppliers and potential customers, and explore opportunities to expand its energy-related logistics and technical services. He said the company has nearly 15 years of experience in logistics and technical services,…

When Samar first noticed pain and swelling in her breast, she thought it was just another change that came with pregnancy. She was five months pregnant and preparing to welcome her fourth child. Breast cancer was the last thing on her mind. But what she believed were normal changes in her body turned out to be signs of stage 3 breast cancer. For the 40-year-old Jordanian mother living in the UAE, the diagnosis brought two fears of what would happen to her, and whether her unborn baby would survive the treatment she needed. “At first, I thought the pain and…

Dubai is set to become the global stage for school esports, with the city hosting the world’s first international esports competition open to students from all types of schools, including government-run, state-funded and private institutions.Registration has opened for ‘EGAMES DUBAI27’, which will bring together students from different countries to compete in esports tournaments, represent their schools and nations, and vie for the title of EGAMES World Champion.The initiative has been co-created by Varkey Group and the British Esports Federation, with support from national esports federations and education institutions. Fourteen national esports federations have already committed to the competition, including the…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Trade, on Tuesday hosted a high-level UAE–Germany business roundtable with a delegation from the Free State of Bavaria, led by Dr. Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. The roundtable brought together senior government officials, business leaders and representatives of chambers of commerce from the UAE and Bavaria to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration. The programme included opening remarks, introductions by participating representatives and closing remarks by Al Gergawi and Dr. Söder. Al Gergawi was joined for…

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has described his collaboration with renowned Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer for the upcoming film Ramayana as a “special creative journey”, saying the project has allowed them to explore new musical possibilities while staying true to the soul of the timeless epic.Rahman shared his thoughts on working with Zimmer and expressed gratitude for being part of the ambitious project.”Music has a beautiful way of bringing different worlds together,” Rahman wrote on X.”Collaborating with @HansZimmer on Ramayana has been a special creative journey, exploring new musical possibilities while staying true to the soul of this timeless epic. Grateful…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, said Flag Day embodies the values of unity and national solidarity and reflects the pride of the UAE people in their flag as a symbol of dignity, sovereignty and national identity. Sheikh Saud made the remarks as he raised the UAE flag at Corniche Al Qawasim in Ras Al Khaimah to mark Flag Day. The ceremony was attended by several sheikhs, senior federal and local government officials, citizens and residents. “This national occasion renews our pride…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Tuesday announced a five-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with TotalEnergies for up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG. Built on the long-standing partnership between ADNOC Gas and TotalEnergies, the agreement reflects continued confidence in ADNOC Gas’s supply reliability and delivery track record. Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, “Global demand for LNG continues to grow, and ADNOC Gas is well positioned to capture that opportunity. This agreement reflects the strength of our LNG business, the competitiveness of our supply offering…

Longer life needs a plan. As healthy ageing becomes the calling of modern life, the ability to sustain it financially becomes an important talking point. Ten years ago, when Lynda Gratton — professor of management practice; academic co-director of the SARI Foundation Institute for Work, Careers and Longevity, London Business School — co-wrote The 100-Year Life with Andrew Scott, both authors drew attention to the financial implications of a centenarian life. Gratton is now out with Living the 100-Year Life, which updates the central philosophy of the previous book to examine how we can have sustainable careers that can financially…