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MOSCOW, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber has concluded its participation in WorldFood Moscow 2026, held in the Russian capital from 15th to 18th September, where it promoted products manufactured in the emirate and explored opportunities to expand their presence in international markets. Several Ajman-based food companies participated under the Chamber’s umbrella, including Perfect Foodstuff Factory, Al Rawda Foodstuff Factory, Bon Crêpe Chocolate Factory, The Love of Dates Factory, Al Madina Foodstuff Factory, Hot and Fresh Foodstuff Factory and Big Mart Hypermarket. Their participation reflected the diversity of Ajman’s food and beverage sector and the ability of local companies…

SHARJAH, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) concludes its participation yesterday at Arabian Travel Market 2026, following four days of engagement with industry partners, travel and tourism professionals, media representatives and decision makers from markets around the world. The “Visit Sharjah” pavilion served as an interactive platform to showcase the emirate’s diverse tourism offerings across Sharjah City, the Central Region and the East Coast, as well as the year-round cultural, heritage, nature, family and adventure experiences it offers. The participation saw the unveiling of the new design of the “Visit Sharjah” pavilion during…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nearly three decades after its launch, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) has evolved into a comprehensive platform spanning energy, water, green development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, hydrogen and sustainable cities. The 28th edition of WETEX, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will take place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, said the exhibition has become a leading platform for supporting partnerships, exchanging knowledge and expertise,…

SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — When reading becomes a journey, books become windows through which children and young people can discover the cultures of the world. Inspired by this vision, the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators has launched the 2026 edition of its “Hel wa Tarhal” programme, bringing together around 2,000 members from Sharjah Children, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah and Sharjah Youth. The virtual cultural, tourism and entertainment journey began in the UAE on 12th September and will continue until the end of the month, travelling onwards to the People’s Republic of China and the…

SEOUL, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hanwha Finance is expanding its cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem, strengthening connections between the Republic of Korea and Abu Dhabi through its ‘Digital Asset Silk Road’ vision, a concept aimed at connecting financial markets and institutions on both sides and enhancing cooperation in digital assets and financial services. Hanwha Life, Hanwha General Insurance, Hanwha Investment & Securities and Hanwha Asset Management, collectively Hanwha Finance, announced expanded cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem following the signing of partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi,…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth has launched an AI-powered solution to streamline document processing for The National Insurance Company – Daman, designed to enhance the efficiency of health insurance operations. The solution will process more than 60 million documents each year, improving accuracy and enabling faster access to care for over three million members in the UAE. The new solution is expected to convert more than 80 percent of documents into structured digital data, reducing processing times from days to minutes. Manual rework is set to decrease by over 50 percent, allowing Daman teams to focus on…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India. His Highness also congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, wishing him continued good health and further success in advancing India’s progress and fulfilling the aspirations of its people. Prime Minister Modi thanked His Highness for his kind sentiments and reaffirmed his…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a delegation from the People’s Republic of China explored opportunities for cooperation and commercial and investment partnerships. The discussions took place during the delegation’s visit to the Chamber’s headquarters, as part of efforts to strengthen ties between women entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah and the People’s Republic of China. The meeting was attended by Amna Alhammadi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in Beijing and Chairwoman of the UAE-China Women Entrepreneurs Council, while the Chinese delegation included chairpersons of companies operating…

SEOUL, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of an official visit to the brotherly Republic of Korea, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, and Special Envoy to the brotherly Republic of Korea, met today with Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea, during which he conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with His Highness’ wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly Republic of Korea and its people. During the visit, Al Mubarak also met with Kang Hoon-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff and Special…

DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 9th UAE International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance opened today in Dubai, organised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in cooperation with Emirates Health Services (EHS), bringing together leading experts to discuss the latest scientific and therapeutic developments and advance sustainable solutions to antimicrobial resistance. The conference was attended by Hussain Alrand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at MoHAP; Najiba Abdulrazzaq, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Kuwait Hospital in Dubai and Chair of the National Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance; and leading specialists from the…