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DAMMAM, Saudi Arabi, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The consortium, comprising Air Arabia Group, Nesma Group, and KUN Holding Company, with majority Saudi ownership, today announced that it will commence operations from King Fahd International Airport on 20 September 2026, following the receipt of its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) yesterday. The airline will initially serve three domestic destinations, Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said: “The launch of our operations from King Fahd International Airport marks a strategic milestone in Air Arabia Group’s growth journey…

The UAE’s annual influenza campaign has been expanded this year to cover a wider range of seasonal respiratory diseases, moving beyond a flu-only focus. The 2026–27 Awareness Campaign on Influenza and Seasonal Respiratory Diseases now puts greater attention on infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia, alongside seasonal influenza. Here is what residents need to know: What is new this year? The main change is the wider scope of the campaign. Instead of focusing mainly on seasonal influenza, health authorities are now using the campaign to raise awareness about several respiratory illnesses that become more common during the…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transportation, Channels of Communications and Rural Development of the friendly Democratic Republic of the Congo. During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, including the economic, trade and development sectors, within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the two countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of Jean-Pierre Bemba, highlighting the growing relations…

HISOR, Tajikistan, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Jazira drew 0-0 with Iran’s Gol Gohar Sirjan on Tuesday at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan in the opening round of Group B of the AFC Champions League Two. The result gave both teams their first point of the competition. In the other Group B fixture, Turkmenistan’s Arkadag defeated Bahrain’s Al Muharraq 1-0 to move top of the group. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in dozens of injuries among civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi…

SHARJAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has highlighted the key features of the inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival in Kalba, a first-of-its-kind heritage, economic, and community platform designed to connect traditional maritime industries with local enterprises. Organised in cooperation with Kalba City Municipality, the festival will run from 24 to 27 September in Al Samar neighbourhood located within the Al Ghail Suburb of Kalba, bringing together more than 65 productive families and home-based fishing businesses, six government entities, and six companies operating in fishing supplies and fish production and processing. Spanning an exhibition…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — ALTÉRRA, the Abu Dhabi-based climate investment fund, and FinDev Canada, Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the Canadian Investment Summit. The agreement aims to mobilize capital at scale for climate investment in emerging markets and developing economies. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to accelerate the global climate transition and expand climate investments in underserved markets through innovative and scalable financial solutions.Under the MOU, ALTÉRRA and FinDev Canada will explore potential collaboration in co-financing and investment opportunities, funds, platforms, and blended finance…

DUBAI, 16th 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, affirmed that the Arab Media Summit continues to strengthen its position as a leading regional platform by convening the best minds and expertise from across the media industry and fostering constructive dialogue on its future. H.H. highlighted the importance of developing an integrated Arab media ecosystem capable of keeping pace with global transformations and harnessing new opportunities unlocked by modern technology. H.H. welcomed delegates from across the world participating in the Summit’s largest…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), toured the venue of the Arab Media Summit 2026 on Tuesday, where she reviewed the various components of the largest edition in the summit’s history, which continues at Dubai World Trade Centre until 17th September. She was accompanied by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, and Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, the summit’s…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 concluded its 29th edition after one of the festival’s biggest and most dynamic seasons, drawing hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors over 60 days of shopping, dining, entertainment and family experiences across Dubai. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the event featured major retail promotions, including the Great Dubai Summer Sale, with discounts of up to 90%, and the Back to School campaign. More than 1,000 brands and 4,000 outlets took part, with the two campaigns contributing to a 110% increase in average consumer spending. Ahmed…