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ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — SAKINA, the leading mental health network under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with US-based medical technology company PeakLogic to explore advanced neuroscience approaches that support the diagnosis and treatment of mental and brain health conditions. Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate on clinical research studies to assess the efficacy of Personalised Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (PrTMS®), alongside PeakLogic’s spectral Electroencephalogram analysis (sEEG) capabilities. The research will focus on a range of conditions, including Autism SpectrumDisorder (ASD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussion and Major Depressive Disorder…

Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar criticised the Israeli documentary NAZA and announced that he would “act immediately to revoke the Israeli citizenship” of its directors, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.Days after winning the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival, the directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have come under scrutiny from ministers in Israel after it alleged the country’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.Israeli Minister Miki Zohar penned a note on his X handle to express his surprise at the victory of the movie at the Venice Film Festival. He described the movie as…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr Sabaa Salem Mohammed Salem Al Kaabi as Secretary-General of the UAE Council for Fatwa. Dr Sabaa Salem Al Kaabi, had been serving as acting secretary-general of the council and as director of its Fatwa Competencies Department. He holds a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary societal issues from Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, as well as a master’s degree in the characteristics of Islamic legal discourse. He holds several positions at the UAE Council for Fatwa…

DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Secretary-General of IBPC Dubai, said that the bilateral discussions at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi signal a strategic convergence between the UAE’s ‘We the UAE 2031’ growth vision and India’s ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ roadmap, creating new momentum for deeper economic and development cooperation. He said the bilateral meeting between H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, covering defence, AI, space, critical minerals and CEPA, in particular, offers a blueprint for co-creating a…

DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired a meeting of the Supervisory Committee of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal. The meeting reviewed the evaluation outcomes for 32 government entities participating in the Medal’s inaugural edition. Recognised as the highest accolade within the Government of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal aims to instill a work culture that is conducive to developing government leaders and empowering second-tier leadership. During the meeting, H.H.…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the institutions of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has reaffirmed the importance of the Award’s role and mission in promoting excellence across the academic and education sectors in the UAE, the Arab world and internationally. The General Secretariat expressed pride in the positive impact the Award has achieved at all levels since its establishment in 2007 as a pioneering national initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence across the education sector. Through fields that keep pace with contemporary developments and anticipate future needs,…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, affirmed that the law is the fundamental pillar of the stability of societies and the progress of nations, as it provides the framework governing relationships, guarantees confidence in institutions, and fosters an environment that enables people and the economy to grow and prosper. In a statement marking World Law Day, observed annually on September 13, Abdullah Al Nuaimi said that the United Arab Emirates has recognised that building a modern, people-centered state requires an advanced legislative and judicial system…

MUSCAT, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — GCC stock markets recorded trading in approximately 401.7 billion shares during 2025, an increase of 19.5% compared with the previous year, with the value of shares traded reaching approximately US$618 billion. This is according to the latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The general composite index measuring GCC stock market performance stood at approximately 165.2 points at the end of 2025, down 3.8% compared with the end of 2024. The total market capitalisation of GCC stock markets reached approximately US$3.9 trillion…

DHAFRA, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — The National Agriculture Centre (NAC) brought together over 150 farmers at the Liwa Majlis in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi, alongside relevant entities and partners from the agricultural sector to discuss key topics facing farmers. The gathering forms part of a series of regular meetings being organised by NAC across the UAE, aimed at introducing farmers to the Centre’s key projects and initiatives, understanding their perspective, as well as strengthening direct engagement with the community. NAC follows an integrated approach focused on identifying farmers’ needs and ensuring their involvement in designing programmes, projects, and…

MADRID, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix for Mercedes becoming the first victor at Formula One’s newest circuit, the Madring in Madrid. Antonelli has boosted his title ambitions with victory in the Spanish Grand Prix as the Mercedes driver edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a race swayed by strategy. The opening laps saw plenty of clashes up and down the field, with Norris narrowly holding onto the lead from pole position as Antonelli cut two corners during his concerted efforts to pass the Briton. Adding an eighth win…