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DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, to support the expansion of local companies into global markets and enhance their international competitiveness. The MoU aims to enhance local companies’ access to global markets and support the expansion of their export activities by providing logistics and commercial solutions that meet their needs, together with preferential shipping rates and services that facilitate their business operations. Under the MoU, DHL Express will provide Dubai Chamber of Commerce members with preferential shipping rates and customised commercial…
• The new annual national occasion will be observed on 7 January, celebrating the life and legacy of Sheikh Zayed and inspiring people to put his values into action • Inaugural Zayed the Founder Day will take place on 7 January 2027, establishing a national moment to deepen understanding of Sheikh Zayed’s life, leadership, and values and extend their influence throughout the year ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of Zayed the Founder Day, a new annual national occasion dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy,…
The lessons that shape leadership don’t always come from the boardroom. Some come from losing a parent, raising children as a single parent, or making split-second decisions at a patient’s bedside. For four women leading prominent organisations, these experiences have influenced not just how they reached the top, but how they choose to lead. Speaking at the inaugural Khaleej Times Women’s Power Summit in Dubai on Wednesday, the leaders shared candid insights into their journeys during a panel discussion titled How Today’s Women Leaders Are Building Tomorrow’s Legacy, moderated by Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer at Khaleej Times. The summit…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dragon Oil, owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has announced that it is funding the largest 3D seismic survey project in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, covering an area of 1,035 square kilometres, to support opportunities for discoveries and increased oil production across the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company’s (GUPCO) operating areas. GUPCO, the operating arm of the partnership between Dragon Oil and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), signed a contract with global technology company SLB to conduct the survey using Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) technology. The signing was witnessed by Eng.…
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), a global platform from Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), is marking 10 years since its launch, empowering young people to become global leaders in sustainability. As it marks this milestone, Y4S has opened applications for its 2027 programmes, continuing its efforts to empower young people to develop their skills, build networks and gain practical experience, strengthening their role in advancing sustainable development…
SHARJAH, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Halima Humaid Al Owais, Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), will preside over the council’s second session on Thursday, when members take up a draft law on lost and abandoned property in the emirate. It is the second sitting of the fourth regular session of the 11th legislative term. Members will first ratify the minutes of the opening session. They will then turn to the draft law governing the handling of lost and abandoned property in Sharjah. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced plans to open the Ramhan Island bridge network in the second quarter of 2027, as part of a major strategic project involving the construction of a seven-bridge development connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed highway (E12). The project is part of DMT’s efforts to enhance mobility links in line with urban and economic development across Abu Dhabi. Upon completion, the development will cover more than 166,000 square metres, at an estimated cost of AED 872 million. It also includes three…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Reigning T100 World Champion Kate Waugh has praised the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) for encouraging people to be physically active, ahead of her participation in the Dubai T100 Triathlon at Al Mamzar on 14th November. In an official statement issued by the organising committee, Waugh said, “I think it’s an amazing initiative. Getting a whole city moving for 30 minutes a day for 30 days is such a simple idea, but having visited Dubai last year you can really see the impact it’s having.” She added, “That’s what the T100 Triathlon World Tour is…
JAKARTA, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Vice-Chair of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum, has stressed the importance of cooperation in tax administration among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. In remarks made at the forum, he explained that cooperation contributes to the exchange of expertise and information and the wider adoption of smart systems in the tax sector, helping to facilitate tax transactions and the flow of trade and investment. He also emphasised the importance of joining forces to strengthen the…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the launch of new Air India Express services connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Amritsar, alongside the relaunch of direct flights to Goa (GOX). Both routes commenced operations on 25 October and operate three times weekly, further strengthening air connectivity between Abu Dhabi and India. Air India Express’ latest additions to Amritsar and Goa build on the airline’s significant expansion at AUH over the past 12 months. Since 2025, the airline has launched services to Guwahati, Indore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s connectivity with…