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DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Preparedness and multilateral collaboration were at the top of the agenda on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as policymakers from the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the United Nations (UN) examined the resilience and long-term trajectory of the GCC’s tourism industry. The 33rd edition of ATM is being hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre until Thursday 17 September. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Cabinet Member and Minister, Economy and Tourism, and Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General, UN Tourism, took to ATM 2026’s Global Stage to deliver welcome addresses on…

BELGRADE, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish renewable energy fund manager, today inaugurated the 154-megawatt (MW) Čibuk 2 wind farm, creating the largest wind power hub in Serbia and the Western Balkans. Čibuk 2 sits alongside the 158MW Čibuk 1 wind farm in Serbia’s South Banat region, around 40km from Belgrade. Together, the two projects have a total installed capacity of 312MW, providing enough clean electricity to power around 178,800 households. The combined projects represent more than €500 million of foreign direct investment in Serbia’s energy infrastructure. The…

AJMAN, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, launched a package of digital services offered by the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department in the field of rental regulation. The launch took place during the Department’s participation in the Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition, organised by the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department from 14 to 16 September. H.H. commended the Department’s efforts in harnessing modern technologies and artificial intelligence to develop government services, facilitate procedures and enhance the customer experience, supporting the competitiveness of…

British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Britain, Europe, and the US after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.The once-warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to perform 38 shows including 11 dates in their hometown Manchester, as well as in Glasgow, Munich, Paris, Amsterdam, Boston and more.The tour will kick off in Glasgow in May 2027 and wrap up with four shows in September in Knebworth, 30 years after the duo’s legendary gigs at the venue north of London.Stay up to date with the latest…

ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — A military funeral was held at Zayed Military Hospital for Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhaly and Warrant Officer Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE , on Monday. The ceremony was attended by a number of senior leaders and officers from the Ministry of Defence, alongside a number of the martyrs’ families and relatives. The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the two martyrs, asking the Almighty to envelop them in His vast mercy, admit them to…

DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates is starting Arabian Travel Market 2026 strong with the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding with tourism boards across the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, alongside renewed agreements with technology and retail partners. Emirates partners with tourism boards to build awareness in source markets across the airline’s network of nearly 140 destinations, converting interest into bookings and growing visitor flows that support the travel ecosystem in the destination. By partnering with Emirates, destinations reach new markets and audiences they couldn’t access alone, while giving Emirates customers more reasons and ways…

DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 officially opened its Future Stage today, with industry leaders examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond personalisation, chatbots and automated customer service to reshape the underlying systems on which the global travel industry operates. Located within the Tech & Innovation Hub at the newly launched ATM Travel Tech, Rachel Travers, President, UK Hub at RX Global, officially opened the Future Stage and welcomed attendees to four days of discussions on the technologies, ideas and innovations transforming the global travel industry. Following the opening, Dr Marwan Alzarouni, CEO, AI…

HOCKENHEIM, Germany, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri has capped an impressive 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship campaign with a podium finish at Hockenheim, taking third place in the penultimate race of the season and securing his eighth podium of the year. The 18-year-old Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior Driver concluded the championship fourth overall, following a season in which he claimed three victories, eight podiums, one pole position and a fastest lap, while also becoming the first Emirati driver to lead the FIA Formula Regional European Championship standings. Al Dhaheri represented the UAE…

DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the 24th Arab Media Summit will commence in Dubai on Tuesday. The largest edition to date, the Summit will run until 17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Arab Media…

SHARJAH, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the Child Safety Organisation’s efforts to advance an integrated framework for protecting children, Kanaf Centre has adopted the Safe Ultra System, a specialised technology designed for child forensic examination rooms. It enables medical teams to identify signs of physical injury with high accuracy, including marks that may not be visible to the naked eye. The development strengthens the documentation of cases through scientifically robust methods that assist legal proceedings and safeguard children’s rights. Kanaf is the first centre in the UAE and wider Middle East to incorporate the upgraded version into…