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DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has deployed a comprehensive operational plan featuring round-the-clock staffing, advanced screening technology, and digital declaration tools to manage the influx of returning residents and international visitors following the summer break. The plan focuses on ramping up field and operational teams, speeding up customs procedures and deploying advanced technology to keep passengers moving efficiently. It reflects Dubai’s ability to manage high-volume travel periods while maintaining the highest standards of customs security and community protection. The plan includes increasing staffing levels in arrival halls, flexibly deploying personnel based on flight schedules and peak periods,…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, affirmed that the growing success of the “Nokhatha Abu Dhabi” programme, now in its fifth year, along with the noticeable year-on-year increase in the number of students and visitors, reflects the programme’s growing status as a leading community initiative dedicated to developing future generations, strengthening national identity, and passing on the UAE’s rich maritime heritage. He noted that these objectives are aligned with the vision of the UAE leadership…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM)- The United Arab Emirates is expanding its integrated supply chain infrastructure in 2026, consolidating maritime, land, air, rail, and free zone operations to maintain global trade flows and enhance transit adaptability. Transitioning from a traditional import-export hub into an end-to-end logistics platform, the nation now links manufacturing and storage directly with ports, airports, and border crossings.Regional developments are accelerating this multi-modal integration. The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in coordination with Oman Customs, recently established a logistics corridor connecting Sharjah’s coastal ports—including Khorfakkan, which is targeting a future capacity of 10 million…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its vision to enrich the cultural and intellectual landscape, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will organise the Epistolary Literature Forum on 1 and 2 September. The forum will celebrate letters as a literary art form and as a human and cultural experience that documents the thoughts, emotions, and relationships between creative figures throughout history. The forum will feature panel discussions exploring the history of epistolary literature and examining its presence in Arab and global culture. It will also highlight notable examples of literary correspondence and explore their human and intellectual dimensions.…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports has launched a new series of welcome experiences at Dubai International (DXB), offering Arabian hospitality and warm, thoughtful moments of care for residents returning home after the summer, visitors arriving in Dubai, and guests transferring through the world’s busiest international airport. Across Terminal 3, the activations bring moments of connection to the airport journey, transforming spaces from Baggage Claim and Arrivals through to transit areas within DXB, into memorable experiences. Mascots from Dubai Police and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDIFA) welcome younger guests, while live music from a…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects tomorrow’s weather to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with a chance of convective clouds forming over eastern and southern areas, accompanied by rainfall in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually, with humid conditions developing at night and on Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, freshening at times, and will blow from southeast to northwest at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 45 km/h. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf, with the first…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Hudayriyat Island topped the Abu Dhabi real estate market in terms of sales value for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 2026, released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). The island recorded AED19 billion, accounting for 27 percent of the residential sales value in the emirate. Saadiyat Island ranked second with AED13.3 billion, followed by Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island (operated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market area) with total sales of AED10.5 billion, and Yas Island at AED7.3 billion.…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to promoting sustainable lifestyles and helping customers improve the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption while making the best use of resources at home. Through innovative digital services available on its website and smart app, DEWA empowers customers to monitor their consumption patterns, identify opportunities to reduce waste and make informed decisions. These tools enable them to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable community while maintaining high standards of comfort and well-being in their homes. Supporting Dubai’s vision for a more sustainable future, DEWA continues…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 99 percent regarding the disclosure of the audited financial statements of H1 2026 of its listed companies. This falls within the legal timeframe specified for the disclosure of listed companies’ financial results, which is 45 days from the end of the relevant financial period. In this regard, the results indicate that 100 listed companies traded in the market out of a total of 101 traded public listed companies. The total number of listed companies stands at 104,…
Zayn Malik has caught the attention of fans after sharing a photo of himself grilling elotes while wearing a Mexico national football team jersey.The former One Direction singer posted the picture on Instagram, showing himself preparing the popular Mexican street food while dressed in the black national team shirt.The post quickly gained attention online, particularly among Mexican fans, who reacted to Zayn embracing two familiar parts of the country’s culture, football and food.The moment comes after Mexico has become a recurring stop in the singer’s solo career.Zayn’s relationship with his Mexican fans has grown in recent years, with the country…