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Dubai: Participants in the eighth edition of the AccessAbilities Expo (AAE-2026), which opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, underscored the importance of integrating efforts across the government, private, academic, and social sectors to establish a comprehensive and sustainable ecosystem that empowers People of Determination, enhances their inclusion in all aspects of life, and ensures equal opportunities. Greater emphasis on accessible services would bolster independence for People of Determination and guarantee their active participation in the comprehensive development journey across urban environments, educational settings, and the wider cultural milieu, participants concurred. The AAE-2026 has attracted extensive participation from government…
CAIRO, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Abu Dhabi-based fertilizer producer Fertiglobe are probing plans for an integrated phosphate fertilizer complex in Ain Sokhna. The complex targets a production capacity of 1.3 million tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer annually, with commercial production to begin in 2031. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi reviewed the preliminary proposal with Fertiglobe CEO Ahmed El-Hoshy and an accompanying delegation. To advance that work, Badawi directed coordination between Fertiglobe, the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA), and other participants in Egypt’s mining sector to…
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Patron of AccessAbilities Expo, today inaugurated the eighth edition of AccessAbilities Expo (AAE-2026) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), with extensive participation from government entities and private-sector organisations. His Highness toured the exhibition, visiting the stands of participating government entities and international and local exhibitors. During the tour, experts and representatives of participating companies briefed him on advances in assistive technologies and rehabilitation programmes, and how these innovations are…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — PureCS, a digital infrastructure and cybersecurity company within PureHealth Group, has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to deliver advanced managed threat detection and response services through PureCS’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Abu Dhabi, serving organisations across the UAE’s public and private sectors. The collaboration brings together Dell’s global cybersecurity capabilities and PureCS’s regional expertise and digital infrastructure to enable organisations to identify threats earlier, respond more effectively to security incidents and safeguard their digital operations, while strengthening the resilience of critical systems against cyber threats. Under the agreement, Dell Technologies will…
Dubai: This holiday season, Expo City Dubai’s much-loved Winter City is set for its most magical edition yet as it joins forces with Disney+ for an unforgettable festive collaboration. Under the theme ‘Once upon a holiday…’, the event will bring beloved stories and characters to life beyond the screen in a richly themed experience for families and visitors from across the UAE and beyond. Now in its fifth edition, Winter City promises exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences and activations created in collaboration with Disney+. Families can experience a lifetime of great stories from Disney+, brought to life through dedicated themed zones inspired…
Abu Dhabi’s residential property market is witnessing a shift towards higher value purchases, luxury and off-plan homes, as buyers become more selective about location, quality and long-term investment potential, according to report by Savills Middle East.The trend comes despite a slowdown in overall property transactions during the third quarter of 2026, suggesting that demand is increasingly concentrated in premium residential developments rather than being spread evenly across the market.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“What we’re seeing is a shift towards higher-value purchases, particularly in the off-plan and luxury segments, where demand remains strong,”…
Harry Styles paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne by performing an unreleased song on the second anniversary of his death.The 32-year-old singer performed the track, titled What Is Enough, during his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, October 16, exactly two years after Payne’s death in 2024.According to Variety, Harry introduced the acoustic song during the encore of his Together, Together tour performance, revealing that he had written it around two years earlier but had not released it publicly.Before performing, Harry spoke to the audience about the people who had supported him throughout his…
Former India cricketer Ramesh Powar has been appointed to India’s men’s cricket team selection committee, the the BCCI said on Monday.Meanwhile, Pragyan Ojha will chair the five-member selection panel on the basis of seniority, determined by the number of Test matches played. The committee also includes Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh and Ajay Ratra.The Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended Powar following interviews with applicants at the BCCI headquarters.Powar, who played two Tests and 31 one-day internationals for India, has coached the national women’s team, Mumbai and Gujarat. He also served as bowling coach at…
Dubai: Emirates has officially unveiled its interactive stand at the eighth edition of AccessAbilities Expo, the region’s leading event for accessibility and inclusive innovation, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19 to 21 October 2026.The exhibition was officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, and patron of AccessAbilities Expo.The Emirates exhibition revealed several innovative and future-focused ideas currently in development, including a cabin familiarisation concept being explored for customers who are blind or have low vision, an accessible lounge suite for customers with reduced mobility, and…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, opened the fourth edition of the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, which kicked off today at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme “Resilience for a Sustainable Future” and the patronage of the Ministry. The summit brings together more than 3,000 participants, including leaders from government, business, investment and academia, as well as experts from the region and around the world. Over two days, the summit is examining the key challenges and opportunities linked to strengthening economic and institutional…