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DUBAI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has achieved certification of conformity with ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an organisational level, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the Middle East. The milestone recognises the Municipality’s adoption of internationally recognised methodologies for measuring, documenting and reporting emissions, strengthening the reliability of environmental data and supporting more informed decisions to improve the environmental performance of its operations and services. The achievement represents an important advancement in Dubai Municipality’s efforts to integrate environmental performance measurement into its institutional planning and governance processes. By establishing…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) – Italy’s Francesco Laporta took a three-shot lead after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, carding a 10-under-par 62 at Yas Links. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the DP World Tour, the tournament marks the start of the season-ending playoffs. Laporta equalled his lowest round on the DP World Tour with eight birdies and an eagle in a bogey-free performance. Former world number one Jon Rahm, England’s Sam Bairstow and Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger were his nearest challengers at seven under par. In the Race to Dubai title contest,…

DUBAI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Petroleum Company P.J.S.C. (Emarat) is strengthening its role in the UAE’s evolving energy landscape through a strategic collaboration with Al Fanar Gas Group to identify, develop and explore new opportunities in natural gas supply and associated gas infrastructure. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, bringing together Emarat’s gas supply and commercial capabilities with Al Fanar Gas Group’s expertise in developing and operating gas infrastructure. Under the agreement, Emarat will identify potential opportunities and engage with customers to understand their gas requirements, while working with…

DUBAI, 6th November, 2026 (WAM) — The global showpiece of half-court basketball arrives in the Emirates tomorrow (Friday, 6 November 2026) as the inaugural FIBA 3×3 World Tour Dubai 2026 tips off at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and in collaboration with the UAE Basketball Association, the two-day spectacle will bring the world’s premier streetball talent to the waterfront venue for the very first time, culminating in Saturday night’s grand finale on 7 November. Details of the tournament were formally unveiled at an official…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jonathan Powell, Britain’s National Security Adviser. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the friendly relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries and promotes sustainable prosperity for their peoples. They also discussed the latest regional developments and the situation in the Middle East, highlighting the importance of intensifying efforts…

DUBAI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Bank of Singapore CEO Jason Moo took part in A New Era for Global Wealth: Capital, Technology and the Rise of Asia, a one-on-one fireside chat at the Dubai FinTech Summit, sharing the bank’s perspective in a city central to its Middle East business. During the session, held at Madinat Jumeirah on day one of the summit, Moo discussed Dubai and Singapore’s complementary roles as wealth hubs, growing investment links between Asia and the Middle East, and how AI is changing private banking. Moo described Asia as “a source of capital and a source…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two sides discussed the overall situation in the region and the latest regional developments. H.H. stressed the importance of de-escalation and advancing diplomatic efforts in a manner that contributes to strengthening security and stability in the region. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed an agreement with H2G Green Ltd and its subsidiary GasHubUnited Utility Private Ltd, alongside MUZN Energy, a subsidiary of SERGAS Group, and Cloud Energy Gas Company (CloudEnergi), during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026). The agreement establishes a cooperation framework for assessing the potential development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to serve the industrial and commercial sectors in Abu Dhabi, including its local production, transportation, and distribution to meet the needs of facilities within the emirate as part of its efforts…

DAKAR, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Riyan Malhan, a member of the UAE national badminton team, achieved a historic milestone by winning gold in the boys’ singles event at the fourth Youth Olympic Games, Dakar 2026, after beating France’s Mady Sow 2–0 in the final. The victory secured the UAE’s first gold medal in its history at the Games and opened a new chapter in the journey of Emirati badminton. Malhan’s gold is the UAE’s second medal in the history of the Youth Olympic Games, following the showjumping silver won by UAE national team rider Omar Al Marzooqi at Buenos…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries during a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of both countries and bring further prosperity and well-being to their peoples. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and…