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ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 will reinforce its position as a leading global platform for dialogue and collaboration across the food, agriculture and sustainability sectors, welcoming prominent international organisations and initiatives, including the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the FAO Policy Majlis. Together with a broad network of partners, experts and decision-makers, they will contribute to discussions focused on advancing food security and accelerating agrifood systems transformation. The Global Food Week 2026 is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic…

ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) responded to a call for input from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, submitting substantive input on practical measures to reduce prison overcrowding. The submission highlighted key practices and experiences implemented in the UAE and presented general recommendations at the international level, focusing on expanding non-custodial alternatives, improving conditions of detention, and strengthening correctional, rehabilitation and reintegration systems. Dr. Salem Suhail Al Neyadi, Chairperson of the NHRI, said the submission is part of the “Empowerment Cycle,” the second term of the NHRI Board of Trustees, consolidating…

ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, said investigations into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act. Al Shamsi said the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft. The Attorney-General said that investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, motives, and any links related to the incident, as well as to complete technical examinations and analysis of physical and…

ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC) to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), headed by Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Division, will participate in the 153rd IPU Assembly and the 218th session of the Governing Council, hosted by the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania in Arusha from 5th to 9th October 2026. The meetings will be held under the theme, “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all.” The General Debate will focus on the overall theme, providing a platform…

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The third edition of the Reading for Pleasure Caravan Conference has concluded following four days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops and practical sessions across Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, bringing together about 120 local and international speakers and more than 2,000 parents, teachers, librarians and educators. Organised by the Emirates Literature Foundation, the conference took on a new mobile ‘caravan’ format this year, travelling between four venues and exploring the role of reading in developing children’s learning, wellbeing, imagination and lifelong engagement with books. The conference travelled from the Museum of the…

Disney agreed to license a slate of movies and TV shows to Netflix, including existing “Ice Age” films as well as “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” and “Will Trent” series, the companies said on Friday. Here are some more details:The deal expands Netflix’s access to Disney-owned content as the streaming platform broadens its library through licensing agreements, including a deal with AMC Global Media in July to bring “The Walking Dead” series to its platform. The first two seasons of Disney+ original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” will be available globally on Netflix from October 4 for three months.Stay…

SEOUL, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s consumer prices rose 2.9 percent in September from a year earlier, data showed Friday, with energy costs remaining elevated while prices for agricultural goods declined. Consumer price growth returned to the 2 percent levels in September, slowing from a 3.1 percent on-year rise posted in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. In September, diesel prices rose sharply by 20 percent, and gasoline prices shot up 11.8 percent. Korea relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (27) of 2026 appointing Malek Sultan Al Malek as Chairman of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority. The Decree is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — GS1 UAE and the UAE Food Cluster have unveiled the National Food Catalogue (NFC) at the Future Food Forum 2026, introducing a national platform that establishes a trusted digital foundation for product information, trade, and market connectivity across the UAE food sector. An initiative of the UAE Food Cluster, under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the NFC brings product data into a single, trusted digital environment. Powered by GS1 Standards and Trusted Data Services, it provides a verified source of information that can be used consistently by government entities, retailers…

ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE has completed development of the MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition, a hardened target weapon designed and manufactured in the UAE by LAHAB, EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer. The development programme concluded with a stringent test campaign covering both performance and qualification. Penetration was assessed against a range of hardened target types, and the weapon completed a sequence of environmental qualification tests. In trials, the MK 82 Penetrator defeated reinforced concrete in excess of one metre in thickness, and demonstrated no ‘J’ effect, meaning it held its trajectory through the target rather…