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SHARJAH, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), toured the exhibitors’ pavilions at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Wednesday morning. The fair runs from 4th to 15th November at Expo Centre Sharjah. Their Highnesses walked the halls to meet the institutions, government bodies and publishers among the 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries taking part in this 12-day edition. They began at the pavilion of the Sultanate of Oman, this…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced the Dubai-it Award for 6 winners across diverse sectors in recognition of their exceptional achievements that embody Dubai’s philosophy of work, which is based on turning ideas and ambitions into tangible results in record time, with high quality, and with an impact that goes beyond the boundaries of projects, institutions, and sectors. The award was presented to Emirates NBD in the Institutions…

AL DHAFRA, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Hazza bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has crowned the winners of the Historic Dalma Long-Distance Sailing Dhow Race for 60-foot dhows. The awards ceremony was held in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club; Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Under-Secretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region; and Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Family has unveiled details of the first national edition of Early Childhood Week, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. Taking place from 16th to 22nd November 2026 under the theme “Every Moment Matters”, the Week will take place across the UAE, encouraging broader community participation in supporting children and their families. The Ministry is organising Early Childhood Week in collaboration with…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai will organise the inaugural “Social Services Equity” Forum on 12th November under the theme “Senior Citizens: Pioneers of Values and Partners in Development”. The forum forms part of Dubai’s efforts to enhance quality of life and develop an integrated and inclusive social ecosystem. It seeks to strengthen the participation of different segments of society in developing social services and draw on the knowledge and experience of senior citizens and residents to enrich community initiatives, strengthen intergenerational cohesion and support the objectives of Dubai Social Agenda 33. The…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), EDGE’s naval shipbuilding entity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMD, the Italian designer and developer of advanced propulsion systems, to explore collaboration on integrating CMD’s engines into ADSB’s vessels. The MoU follows EDGE’s acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD in October 2026, when the Group announced plans to pursue maritime applications for CMD’s high-performance engines with ADSB. The MoU was signed at the EDGE Europe office in Paris by David Massey, Chief Executive Officer, ADSB, and Giorgio Negri, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, CMD.…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The new implementing regulations governing the UAE’s Federal Traffic Law introduce a comprehensive framework covering vehicle driving and registration, personal mobility devices, and the issuance and renewal of driving licenses. They also introduce stricter road safety measures, reinforce protections for children and pedestrians, and set out requirements governing professional drivers and delivery services. Cabinet Decision No. (174) of 2026, concerning the Implementing Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024 on the Regulation of Traffic, introduces a range of new provisions scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Among the key changes…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), honoured 417 distinguished employees during the Nujoom DEWA Internal Excellence Awards ceremony held at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s headquarters. Al Tayer said the recognised employees embodied the values of excellence, innovation and responsibility through their achievements, contributing to DEWA’s progress towards higher levels of global leadership and reinforcing its position among the world’s leading utilities. He said the recognition goes beyond celebrating individual and team achievements, reaffirming that human capital is the main driver of success and that outstanding talent is…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Development Bank (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), has activated the online portal for financing applications under the AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund (NIRF) through EDB’s website. The Fund is a strategic national initiative that aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity, enhance the resilience of national supply chains and accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. The portal launch coincided with a meeting of the Fund’s Joint Governance Committee, chaired by MoIAT with the Ministry of Finance and EDB as members, at MoIAT’s office in Dubai.…

VIENNA, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Borouge International announced significant progress across its major growth projects in the UAE and Europe, advancing the company’s global expansion and long-term growth ambitions as it targets 13.8 MM tonnes of annual capacity by 2030. The company is working towards the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts to expand its Ethane Cracker 2 (EU2) capacity by 230,000 tpy. As a key step towards this expansion, it has commenced the early Engineering Services in 2026 with Linde Engineering, the licensor of the original EU2 plant, as well as the Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) contractor…