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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…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Media Council (DMC) and the Advertising Business Group (ABG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industry frameworks for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising, and launch initiatives to develop talent and strengthen governance across the sector. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit 2026, advances the Council’s vision of building a globally competitive media industry that leads in innovation and sets the benchmark for responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The MoU was signed by Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the exceptional success and strong investor demand for the inaugural issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a second issuance with a five-year tenor. The new issuance aims to broaden participation by UAE nationals and residents in sovereign investment instruments while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global financial centre and a leading destination for Islamic finance. The issuance reflects the Ministry of Finance’s comprehensive financial vision to advance financial inclusion and foster a culture of long-term saving and investment, in line with…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, launched its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Study: UAE, focused on food and beverage manufacturers, during the Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, which concluded yesterday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The study found that UAE manufacturers are adopting industrial AI faster than the global average, with 23 percent already considering AI a core part of operations, compared with 16.3 percent globally, while 59 percent expect AI to have a transformational impact on their organisations by 2030, compared with 42.2 percent globally. Meanwhile,…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been awarded an overall 5+ Stars rating by QS Stars, recognising the university’s performance across a broad range of academic and institutional areas and marking another significant milestone in its continued pursuit of excellence. The 5+ Stars rating was awarded following rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of ADU’s performance against the QS Stars methodology. QS Stars assesses institutions against established international standards across a broad range of performance indicators, providing a comprehensive evaluation of their individual strengths. As part of the assessment, ADU achieved five stars…
MANAMA, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the 26th meeting of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain. The Minister’s participation, alongside a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening joint Gulf action, coordination and integration among GCC member states in the areas of higher education and scientific…