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DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second regular meeting in 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UBF and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RAKBANK, focusing on key developments and challenges and their impact on the banking and financial sector. The CEOs Consultative Council affirmed the strength and resilience of the UAE’s banking and financial industry, supported by the forward-looking vision and proactive policies of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).…

SHARJAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Sports Council held its Sharjah Summer Run on Sunday, 27th September, at University City, drawing a strong turnout of sports enthusiasts of all ages and both genders. The event forms part of this year’s series of community sporting activities and was staged in partnership with a number of contributing and sponsoring bodies. Runners competed across a range of distances amid lively crowds and a strong atmosphere. Winners were presented with their medals on the podium by Ibrahim Saif bin Ghafan, Head of the Sports Events Organisation and Management Section within the Council’s…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), hosted an awareness event on the eInvoicing System in Ras Al Khaimah. It was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim Al Ali, Director General of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Mohamed Hassan Al Sabab, Deputy Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event drew broad participation…

NEW YORK, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) convened a High-Level Ministerial Majlis and Resilience Dialogue titled ‘From Shock to Resilience: Safeguarding Food Security and Critical Supply Chains Amid Regional Disruptions’. The Majlis was chaired by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Held at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, the Majlis brought together senior government officials and representatives of international organisations…

DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab world’s financial sector will turn its attention to Abu Dhabi tomorrow (Monday) with the launch of the official Golden Jubilee celebration marking five decades since the establishment of the Arab Monetary Fund, alongside the opening of the 17th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers. Both events will be held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Organised by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Arab Monetary Fund under the theme “Fifty Years of Arab Financial Cooperation… Together Towards a More Integrated…

ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, currently underway at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, featured high-level discussions focused on advancing practical responses to emerging criminal threats and strengthening criminal justice systems. Discussions addressed crimes that affect the environment, expanding access to justice, organised and cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing and corruption, as well as the responsible use of digital solutions and artificial intelligence. The second day presented a comprehensive programme of high-level discussions, including the continuation of the high-level segment,…

DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has reported continued growth in university enrolment across the UAE, with the number of admitted students increasing by 15% in the previous academic year compared with the year before, bringing total enrolment to more than 218,000 students during the 2025–2026 academic year. The Ministry said this growth reflects the effectiveness of flexible admissions policies that provide students with broader opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the labour market, in line with national economic priorities and future requirements. In an interview with the…

SHARJAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Data released by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (RUWAD), an affiliate of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), showed that the total number of women-led projects financed by the Foundation from 2005 until the end of the first half of 2026 reached 63 projects, with total financing exceeding AED 11.5 million, reflecting one aspect of the support Ruwad provides to women-owned businesses. The Foundation expressed its pride in the achievements of Emirati women and the influential role they have attained across various fields, particularly in entrepreneurship, where they have become key partners in building the economy,…

ABU DHABI, 27th 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 received, at Barzat Al Bateen, the UAE team that participated in the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted in New Delhi, India, from 12-13 September 2026. H.H. commended the team’s efforts, which contributed to the success of the UAE’s participation in the summit, as well as the extensive preparations and coordination among the relevant entities ahead of the event. These efforts contributed to advancing the UAE’s objectives to expand its economic and…

Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo has met Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as she prepares for the international pageant. Sharing footage of the meeting on Instagram, Mejo said the conversation was a highlight of her journey. She described exchanging ideas about a more united world and receiving the minister’s blessings before stepping onto the global stage. The UAE-raised contestant also spoke about her connection to both countries. In a separate Instagram story, she said she had “always wanted to be a representative of our Bharat in everything I do”, adding…