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ARIZONA, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth leg of the third Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) concluded in Scottsdale, Arizona, with 44 horses representing 22 owners competing across several categories. The EAHGC series is held under the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee. The third edition features legs across different continents as part of the UAE’s efforts to support owners and breeders, preserve the heritage of purebred Arabian horses and strengthen their international presence. Hessa…
SHARJAH, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UOS) has ranked first in the UAE in dentistry and oral sciences, clinical medicine and nursing in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. UOS was ranked in 10 academic fields and placed second nationally in five: energy science and engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and education. Globally, the University ranked among the world’s top 200 institutions in dentistry and oral sciences, energy science and engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering, with all three subjects placed in the 151–200 range. Clinical medicine, nursing and mechanical…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, and AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, have partnered to launch a direct rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD). The integrated inland logistics rail depot solution, linking one of the UAE’s East Coast maritime gateways on the Gulf of Oman with the nation’s industrial heartland in the capital Abu Dhabi, combines a new dedicated rail freight service, and a customs-enabled inland cargo gateway designed to bring trade…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has inaugurated Waqf Tadawi, a new AED6.5 million healthcare endowment in Al Satwa aimed at supporting the treatment of patients in need. The inauguration was attended by Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of Dubai’s State Security Department; Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Awqaf Dubai; Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of Awqaf Dubai; and Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser, Chairman and Chief…
NAGOYA, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE athletes continued their participation in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan on Sunday, competing in shooting, cycling, triathlon, swimming and football. In football, the UAE Olympic team drew 0-0 with DPR Korea in Group B to earn its first point of the tournament. The team will conclude its group-stage campaign against China on 23rd September. In shooting, Fatima Al Suwaidi scored 621.1 points in the women’s 10-metre air rifle event, while Yasmin Tahlak recorded 614.0 points and Mona Al Hosani 593.4. In cycling, Abdullah Jassim finished seventh in the men’s individual…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended a group wedding reception hosted by Al Awamir tribe at Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel Ballroom. Featuring traditional and folk performances, the wedding reception was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; a number of sheikhs, senior officials, relatives of the brides and grooms, guests and well-wishers. Source: Emirates News Agency
SHARJAH, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The logistics corridor launched by the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority in cooperation with Oman Customs recorded robust growth during its first three months of operation, reflecting the success of an integrated sea–land logistics model that supports smoother trade flows, improves supply chain efficiency and provides importers, exporters, freight companies and logistics service providers with more flexible and competitive logistics solutions. Inaugurated on 17th May 2026, the corridor forms part of a broader strategy to develop an integrated logistics and customs ecosystem linking seaports with land border crossings. It capitalises on Sharjah’s…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Participants at the 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress called for the wider use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing and treating rare diseases. They highlighted AI’s potential to reduce the diagnostic journey for rare diseases from years to just minutes by analysing vast amounts of medical and genetic data with exceptional accuracy. At the conclusion of the Congress in Dubai today, participants also underscored the need for financial and logistical support for research aimed at advancing the discovery, diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, particularly those for which no treatment is currently…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region, the UAE Judo Federation has announced exceptional organisational and hosting arrangements for the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026. Hosted by the UAE Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the tournament will take place at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from 29th to 31st October 2026. Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Darei, President of the UAE Judo Federation and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, affirmed that…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, launched with support from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Varkey Foundation, and through a strategic partnership between the 1 Billion Followers Summit and Beast Industries, the global entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), during the Summit’s 4th edition in January 2026, announced a key milestone in its efforts to drive sustainable transformation in a village in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The campaign has established a comprehensive holistic development and empowerment framework for the village’s community, built upon five…