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DUBAI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai-based MENA Golf Tour, the only Official World Golf Ranking–recognised professional golf circuit based in the Middle East and North Africa, on Tuesday announced three international Qualifying Schools this October, with venues in Scotland, England and the United States allowing aspiring professionals to secure playing status for the Tour’s 2026/27 season. The expanded Q School programme begins at Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club near Edinburgh, Scotland, from 1st to 2nd October, before heading across the Atlantic to Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village in Florida from 13th to 15th October. The third…
DUBAI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 13th edition of the International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition (IFM 2026) opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day event focuses on the latest developments in family medicine and healthcare, bringing together more than 900 professionals and participants from 10 countries, alongside leading experts and specialists in the field. The event provides a platform for exploring the latest developments and practices that can advance healthcare systems and strengthen prevention and community health. The conference brings together more than 45 speakers for a scientific programme comprising over 18 scientific sessions and the…
ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has approved a proposal to raise AED1.75 billion through a rights issue, subject to obtaining the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Building on ADIB’s strong growth momentum, the proposed rights issue supports the next phase of growth under Vision 2035, while continuing to create sustainable long-term value for shareholders. Over the past several years, ADIB has delivered healthy and consistent growth, significantly expanding its business and customer franchise while generating market-leading returns and maintaining…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 is preparing to welcome visitors from 28th August to 6th September this year. The exhibition will bring together 15 key sectors supporting traditional and heritage activities, while showcasing advanced equipment and pavilions featuring the latest hunting weapons, camping gear, desert and safari expedition equipment, alongside auctions held on weekends throughout the exhibition. Now in its 23rd edition, the exhibition…
For the fifth consecutive year, Ericsson will be present at LEAP 2026, taking place August 31 to September 03, 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Malham. Demonstrating its continued commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s digital future, Ericsson will showcase advanced solutions, live technology demonstrations and share insights into how 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and programmable networks are shaping the next phase of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. Under the theme “Enter New Horizons”, Ericsson will present how communications service providers and enterprises can use 5G Standalone, programmable networks and AI-driven automation to enable new services, improve network…
Education Minister says 11 new schools, 5,810 buses and 8 million textbooks are in place as focus shifts from readiness to student impact Dubai: UAE Minister of Education Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri has confirmed the education system’s readiness for the start of the new academic year, stressing that preparations extend beyond schools, textbooks and transportation to include developing educational practices, enhancing staff capabilities and using research-driven approaches to improve student outcomes. Speaking during the Ministry of Education’s media briefing in Dubai, Al Amiri said more than 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE are ready to welcome over…
For three mothers, having a baby changed almost everything —their routines, their sleep and the way they planned their days. But it did not take away their ambitions. Returning to work or university after giving birth meant learning how to balance two parts of their lives at once. For some, it came with guilt. For others, it meant spending hours away from a baby who was still only weeks old. Despite taking very different amounts of time away, all three mothers who spoke to Khaleej Times agreed on one thing: they did not feel ready when it was time to return, but…
ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Smouha Club from Egypt were crowned champions of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026 after a 3-0 victory over the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Team in the final, held yesterday at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi. The tournament was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the ‘Mother of the Nation’, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the directives of Sheikha…
AlAin, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — A research team from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has developed a green catalyst for hydrogen production by combining desert sand, biochar derived from date pits, and nickel. The innovation transforms abundant local resources and agricultural waste into a high-value material with potential applications in hydrogen production and clean energy. The study was published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, an international scientific journal published by Elsevier. It was conducted by researchers from the Departments of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Chemistry at UAEU, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, and was…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 on the entities required to file the Pillar Two Information Return for the purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up Tax on Multinational Enterprises. The Ministerial Decision forms part of the UAE’s continued implementation of the Pillar Two requirements and reaffirms the country’s commitment to enhancing international tax transparency, while providing greater tax certainty and clarity for multinational enterprises regarding their reporting obligations. The Decision sets out the filing obligations relating to the Pillar Two…