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RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, welcomed a group of young men and women who have graduated from universities in the UAE and abroad through the scholarship programme of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, celebrating their academic achievements and success. Sheikh Saud emphasised that the knowledge young Emiratis gain extends beyond their own personal journeys, benefiting their nation, communities and families. He highlighted education as one of the most important investments that can be made,…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The GCC will stage six tournaments on the DP World Tour’s 2027 global schedule, which was announced today. The region hosts four consecutive weeks of golf at the start of the calendar year, and the Race to Dubai will again end in the UAE in November. The Gulf run begins with the Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort from 15th to 17th January, bringing team match play to the start of the calendar year. The Tour then moves to Emirates Golf Club for the 38th Hero Dubai Desert Classic from 21st to 24th…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and was briefed on some of the latest technologies and innovative solutions in cybersecurity. He was accompanied by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of the State Security Department in Dubai; His Excellency Lieutenant General Tamim Al…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — A new study by researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has identified the critical barriers that must be addressed before air taxis can become a viable mode of urban transportation in emerging economies. The research provides a structured framework that can help governments, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders develop effective strategies for introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) safely and successfully. Published in the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, the study, Analyzing the Barriers of Adopting Air Taxis in Emerging Economy Context: A Decision-Making Framework, was…

Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari is bringing his live show Khushiyan – A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai this September. The show will take place at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, on September 26, following performances across India and other international cities. Khushiyan centres around a simple question: what truly makes us happy? Laksh explores the idea through humour, personal experiences, memories and observations from everyday life. Before taking his storytelling to the stage, Laksh built an online following under the name “Single.Handedly”, where he shared stories influenced by poetry, Sufi philosophy and his own experiences. He later became an author, publishing The…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with the first cohort of graduates from the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, reaffirming Dubai’s commitment to developing Emirati talent and preparing future leaders. The meeting was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Aisha Miran, Director General of…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Digital Dubai, has launched the PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call under Sandbox Dubai, inviting PropTech innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and technology companies from the UAE and around the world to test and develop their business models, products and services in a safe, real-world environment. The PropTech Data Sandbox focuses on developing innovative solutions and applications for real estate data, enabling innovators to explore access to data held by regulators and test new uses of their own data where regulatory requirements may otherwise limit…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education and Chairwoman of ECAE’s Board of Trustees, the College held its Annual Academic Convocation 2026–2027 under the theme, “The Next Chapter: Designing Tomorrow. Together.” The event convened ECAE’s leadership, faculty, and administrative staff and highlighted the College’s direction for the next phase, to further strengthen its role as a national partner in advancing education and building a self-improving learning ecosystem that continuously evolves based on its performance, while placing learners and the quality of educational outcomes at the heart of its…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala’) have jointly acquired Masdar City Square for AED918 million, through their joint venture established in 2024. The transaction further scales the partners’ high-quality, income-generating real estate portfolio, now valued at AED4.7 billion within Masdar City, one of the region’s leading hubs for clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced research and sustainable urban development. Masdar City Square comprises more than 47,000 sqm of net leasable area across seven office buildings. Completed in the first quarter of 2026, the complex is 99% occupied by a high-quality tenant base that includes…

Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read.  Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…