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DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Police Future Foresight Centre has developed the third edition of its Future Opportunities Report, analysing 100 emerging opportunities across technological, social, economic, environmental, regulatory and security fields. Rather than simply identifying emerging trends, the report examines how these opportunities can be captured and applied, helping Dubai Police develop future alternatives and turn emerging possibilities into practical initiatives and projects, including projects under the Horizon X initiative. The report represents a shift from monitoring change to anticipating its impact, and from identifying opportunities to putting them into practice. Its aim is to help…
NEW DELHI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has led the UAE delegation participating in the 18th BRICS Summit, which was inaugurated in New Delhi, India, by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the leaders and heads of government of BRICS member states, heads of delegations from invited countries, and representatives of regional and international organisations attending the summit. The Prime Minister of…
ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Bayer signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Germany. The MoU establishes a framework to explore collaboration across health, life sciences, food security, philanthropy, and innovation ecosystems. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Ali Al Kamali, Chief Trade and Industry Officer, on behalf of ADIO, and Matthias Berninger, Executive Vice President, Head of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety, on behalf of Bayer. The signing was witnessed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of…
ROME/MADRID, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Benoît Cosnefroy of France won the Coppa Sabatini after a brilliant burst of speed inside the final few hundred metres on Thursday, claiming his fifth victory of the season and the first of his career on Italian soil. Cosnefroy’s victory came after a hard-fought uphill sprint to the line in Peccioli, with the Frenchman just edging out Clément Venturini of Unibet Rose Rockets and French national champion Romain Grégoire of Groupama-FDJ United. The race saw an attacking move from Italian Giulio Pellizzari of Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, who looked close to taking…
ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC), the UAE is providing US$10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance through the ERC to support people affected by the humanitarian situation in the Republic of Haiti. The assistance programme includes the provision of essential food supplies to strengthen food security, shelter materials, health, water, sanitation and hygiene services, as well as medicines, medical…
ISTANBUL, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the sponsorship of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Istanbul hosted the seventh annual Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards ceremony for 2026, where the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Health Cluster won the Grand Stevie Awards. The ceremony was attended by more than 300 guests representing 82 organisations from 18 countries, alongside government officials, business leaders and board chairpersons from various sectors. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources received the Highest-Rated Nomination of the Year award after achieving an average…
DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the key themes and topics to be explored at the fourth edition of the Arab Youth Media Forum, which will be held under the umbrella of the Arab Media Summit 2026 from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together young people, university students, content creators and aspiring media professionals, the Forum will place the perspectives of younger generations at the heart of discussions on the future of media. It will provide a platform to explore their interests and aspirations, while giving them…
NEW DELHI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE and the Republic of India continue to strengthen a growing strategic and economic partnership that serves as an effective model of cooperation within BRICS, underpinned by historic ties, shared interests and major projects that promote trade, investment and logistics connectivity between markets. Bilateral trade reached US$101.25 billion in the 2025-2026 financial year, marking the second consecutive year in which trade between the two countries exceeded $100 billion. The two countries aim to raise bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032. The UAE-India partnership continues to expand through a range of strategic…
ABU DHABI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati experts participating in the Artificial Intelligence track of the National Experts Program (NEP-AI) said the UAE’s new Cabinet AI Advisor system will provide government leaders with broader insights when assessing policies, help them keep pace with regulatory developments and support decisions through to implementation. The experts said the system will support ministers and government leaders without replacing human judgement, providing faster analysis, a broader evidence base and continuously updated recommendations. They will also participate in sessions during the third training module of NEP-AI alongside decision-makers and experts shaping the UAE’s AI ecosystem,…
BERLIN, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office, helping to deepen cooperation and expand economic ties between the two countries. His Highness wished her continued good health and happiness. Her Excellency Angela Merkel thanked His Highness the President and wished the UAE and its people continued progress and prosperity.…