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DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, Director-General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and President of the Dubai Press Club, the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) and MONIIFY, the financial-intelligence media platform built for Gen Zs and Millennials across MENA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a three-year cooperation framework that will support talent development and content creation through training, knowledge exchange and participation in various initiatives. The agreement was signed during the Arab Media Summit 2026…
AJMAN, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 concluded on Thursday, recording 994 real estate transactions worth AED699 million and attracting 15,671 visitors over four days. The Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department organised the exhibition under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, with the participation of real estate companies and entities, investors, experts and specialists. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, said the volume of transactions and strong turnout reflected investor…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Maldives is stepping up efforts to expand its tourism presence across Middle Eastern markets, focusing on stronger air connectivity with GCC countries, developing halal tourism and creating new investment opportunities. Abdulla Yasir, CEO and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), said on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai that the Middle East remains a vital and strategic market for the Maldives, both as a source of visitors and as a major transit hub connecting international travellers to the island nation. Yasir said 2026 had been a challenging year…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today witnessed the signing of a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on the closing day of the Arab Media Summit 2026. The MoUs brought together the Dubai Media Council, the Government of Dubai Media Office and the Dubai Press Club with a number of leading government entities and national and academic institutions, with the aim of building media capabilities and developing young talent in media and content creation. The agreements support Dubai’s…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) hosted a specialised international session during the second day of GISEC Global 2026, bringing together members of the International Coalition for Cybersecurity Workforce (ICCSW) to strengthen international cooperation in developing cybersecurity capabilities. The session focused on aligning cybersecurity skills frameworks, professional standards and career pathways internationally, while enabling coalition members to exchange expertise and experiences. Bushra Al Blooshi, Executive Director of Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management at DESC, delivered a keynote address highlighting the development of the coalition and its role in strengthening international cooperation on cybersecurity workforce…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Huawei, Lead Strategic Partner of GISEC Global 2026, is showcasing its vision of Embedded Intelligence and Built-in Resilience at the event in Expo City Dubai, alongside integrated security solutions spanning cloud, computing, networks and data to support secure digital transformation across critical sectors. The company is demonstrating its AI-powered Xinghe AI Unified SASE solution, which achieves a detection rate of up to 95 percent for unknown threats, as well as HiSec NG-SIEM, which enables organisations to correlate attack chains, reduce unnecessary alerts and automate incident response, cutting response times to minutes. Abdulaziz Al Sharhan…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 drew the global travel and tourism community to Dubai, with travel buyers representing more than 115 countries attending the four-day event at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 33rd edition featured more than 55 destination stands and brought together tourism authorities, airlines, transport providers, hospitality brands, technology companies, senior executives and procurement professionals from regional and international markets. Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said ATM 2026 provided an important global platform for…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship will begin tomorrow, Friday, at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, with athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE competing over three days in the Gi category. The championship continues to support the development of jiu-jitsu by providing regular competition, developing young talent and preparing promising athletes to represent the UAE internationally. The competition returns to Abu Dhabi after previous rounds were held across several emirates, with points becoming increasingly important at this stage of the season. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club leads the…
AL AIN, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered condolences to the family of martyr Officer Cadet Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi at Majlis Zakhir in Al Ain Region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of the martyr, who lost his life while carrying out a training mission in the UAE. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant him His boundless mercy and eternal peace, and to…
K-culture fans in Dubai are in for a big treat this September, as the city prepares to host a 10-day festival celebrating the best of South Korea’s food, beauty and culture which have attracted millions of fans around the world.Known as Dubai K-Fest, the event will take place from September 25 to October 4, celebrating South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the emirate.Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the festival is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Further information…