Author: Editorial team
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority stressed the importance of adhering to medically recommended vaccination schedules for children, considering vaccinations as one of the most prominent means of preventing dangerous diseases and reducing the spread of infection. It emphasised the importance of preparing children psychologically before receiving vaccines, and providing them with support during and after vaccination, which helps to alleviate feelings of fear and anxiety and enhance their sense of security. Specifically, the authority outlined seven tips to help children overcome their fear of vaccination. These include: Listening to their concerns. Reassuring them that they will not…
SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) participated in the ninth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026), held from 14 to 15 October under the theme ‘Building Adaptive Economies’. Organised by Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Office (Invest in Sharjah) in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, SIF 2026 attracted more than 10,000 participants and elite business visitors from over 60 countries and featured more than 80 speakers, including ministers, policymakers, investors, global business leaders and industry experts. As a strategic partner of SIF 2026, the Sharjah Chamber presented a dedicated…
VAD Technologies, a value-added distributor of enterprise technologies headquartered in Dubai, recently announced it has signed a distribution agreement with WEKA, the AI data and memory infrastructure company, to bring WEKA® NeuralMesh™ software and solutions to channel partners across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other markets in the region. As organisations across the Middle East invest in AI infrastructure at scale, demand continues to grow for data infrastructure that keeps GPUs from sitting idle and improves AI workload efficiency. The partnership pairs WEKA’s technology with VAD Technologies’ regional channel ecosystem and market expertise to help partners capture that opportunity…
Dubai: Watch out for blowing dust this weekend, as the wind is picking up to 40km/h in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy this weekend, with a probability of some convective cloud formation in eastern regions by afternoon that may be associated with rainfall. Dust in the air However, the dominating feature of this weekend is likely to be dust in the air, as the NCM forecasts southeasterly to northwesterly winds, averaging a speed of 10 to 25km/h, reaching 40km/h along the…
Indian expatriates in the UAE who qualify as non-resident Indians (NRIs) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can bid for shares in Jio Platforms’ record initial public offering (IPO) from October 21, with market experts expecting strong demand from the Gulf.Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, is selling 270 million new shares at Rs1,065-Rs1,119 ($11.22-$11.79; Dh41.21-Dh43.30) each. A sale at the top of the range would raise about $3.2 billion (Dh 11.744 billion), surpassing the previous Indian record of $2.9 billion set by Hyundai Motor India in 2024. Listing is expected around October 28.Stay up to date…
Home UAE Dubai Design Week is back for its 12th edition: Here are the highlights you don’t want to miss The Memphis Group’s return, a seven-metre Arabic letter drawn in light, a pavilion inspired by mashrabiya screens and native UAE trees, and a curated outdoor market in d3. Here’s what’s happening November 3-8 By Diana AyoubPublished: 17 October 2026, 03:55 (UAE)Updated: 17 October 2026, 04:09 (UAE)5 min read The projects participating throughout the programme will explore the experiences, encounters, and relationships that are formed around design. Picture credit: Supplied Source: Emirates 24|7
London: Sterling was heading for its biggest daily rise against the dollar since mid-August on Thursday, as the greenback weakened and data showed that Britain’s economy unexpectedly grew in August.The pound was last up 0.5% at $1.3253, helped by a 0.15% decline in the dollar. A drop in US Treasury yields and stock market jitters weighed on the greenback in a “risk-off” environment, as traders navigated the macroeconomic backdrop and interest rate expectations.The euro was also buoyed by the dollar’s decline, leaving sterling steady against the common currency at 84.60 pence per euro.In domestic news, data from the Office for…
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court, in chambers, rejected an appeal against an appellate ruling that overturned a decision by the Supreme Committee for Medical Liability, which held a female doctor (general practitioner) responsible for a medical error following a non-surgical cosmetic procedure for an actress, which resulted in a 2% facial disfigurement. The case file revealed that the patient categorically denied in her testimony that the doctor in question had performed the operation, and that another doctor had performed it. The Supreme Committee for Medical Liability based its overturned decision on the grounds that the medical care provided to…
DUBAI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), discussed with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, ways to enhance cooperation and coordination within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two sides. The meeting reviewed projects and solutions that enhance the development of world-class infrastructure with the highest efficiency, keeping pace with future aspirations and supporting sustainable growth. Al Tayer affirmed that, in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership, Dubai Airports—foremost among…
Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters that can make the car flip and fly during an event that a fan called the “most insane product demo” ever. Tesla said production would start in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car.The white two-seater vehicle, developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, drove upside down on a ramp using a suction system, turned in the air and landed using built-in thrusters. Later in the event it used the thrusters to jump over a truck and other…