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ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, under the auspices and supervision of the Ministry of Sports, to strengthen cooperation and coordination across sport, diplomacy, sports science and sports medicine. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center, attended the signing ceremony. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of AGDA, and Dr. Ziad Amir Saleh, Board Member and Executive…
Economic stability, structural reforms, stronger connectivity and emerging technologies are becoming increasingly important in attracting global investment as geopolitical tensions and shifting supply chains reshape the global economy, ministers said during a high-level discussion at Investopia 2026.Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the UAE remains committed to its long-term economic policies despite periods of global uncertainty, with openness and resilience continuing to underpin the country’s approach.He said the UAE is also accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across government, with agentic AI expected to play an increasingly important role in boosting productivity and transforming…
The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have unveiled a new poster featuring actor Arun Govil as King Dashrath, marking his return to the epic, where he once gave a memorable performance as Lord Rama on TV screens. The newly released solo poster gives a first look at Govil as Dashrath, the King of Ayodhya and father of Lord Rama. His casting has also drawn attention as Govil is widely known for playing Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s television adaptation of ‘Ramayana’.Sharing the poster on social media, the makers wrote, “He once brought Ram to life for a generation. Now, he returns to the…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Saudi Arabia on winning the Gulf Cup, after the tournament’s hosts ended 22-year wait for another Gulf Cup title on October 6.”Sincere congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the Saudi people on winning the Arabian Gulf Cup,” wrote Sheikh Mohamed on his X account following the UAE vs Saudi Arabia final in Jeddah.In his message, the UAE President praised the sportsmanship demonstrated by both the UAE and Saudi teams during the match. “I also commend the high level…
e&, the UAE operator group, has recently reverted to its branding to the original of Etisalat, a name it stated reflects its heritage, strategy and ambitions for the AI era. The company said it was making the name change to mark its 50th anniversary, explaining the original Etisalat name means “connection” which has guided “what we build and the role we play”. It rebranded from Etisalat to e& in February 2022, stating at the time the new identity was designed to reflect its ambitions to push from a traditional telecoms company into a global technology and investment conglomerate. However, the company…
Investors and policymakers at Singapore forums warn AI boom brings existential threats, bioweapons risks and bubble fears, as doubts grow over safety, regulation and returns on massive AI spendingSINGAPORE: Existential and financial risks posed by the artificial intelligence boom were top of mind for investors and policymakers at two conferences in Singapore on Wednesday, highlighting a cautious shift in mood around the AI trade.Concerns that once centred on frothy valuations have broadened into a wide swathe of fears, including autonomous systems slipping out of human control, AI-designed bioweapons and the possibility that massive spending on the technology may never pay…
Project led by the Supreme Committee for Urban Planning, RTA and Dubai Municipality will roll out more than 2,000 new signs in the first phase starting in Q4 2026 Dubai: The Supreme Committee for Urban Planning, in coordination with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Municipality, has launched a new visual identity and enhanced addressing system for areas across Dubai. The initiative includes the installation and replacement of area identification signs, internal street name signs and house number plates, featuring unified designs and colours that reflect the geographical characteristics of each area. Developed through a specialist consultant in…
DUBAI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has taken first place in the world for customer satisfaction with digital government services, with 89% of participants in the country giving these services a high rating, according to the 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey Report issued by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The survey covered 48,500 participants in 44 countries. The UAE also ranked first globally in the use of digital government services, at 53%, a result that reflects the continuous evolution of the country’s government services system, the ease of access to these services, their efficiency, and the quality of the…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) concluded its two-day annual Global Investor Roadshow and Conference in New York. Held in collaboration with Morgan Stanley and concluded on Friday, 25 September 2026, the two-day event connected senior leadership from 13 prominent ADX-listed issuers with about 70 major U.S. institutional investors managing more than USD 35 trillion in assets under management (AUM). The delegation included senior executives from the sectors central to Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, such as energy, banking, real estate, telecommunications, and basic materials, driving the emirate and the UAE’s sustainable growth and…
New collaboration aims to develop industry-ready talent through academic and professional pathways aligned with Dubai’s D33 Agenda and Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 Dubai: The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the University of Dubai, through the Dubai Business School, have expanded their collaboration to develop an integrated educational and professional framework aimed at preparing talent for Dubai’s growing real estate sector. At the centre of the initiative is a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Real Estate Management, described as the first programme of its kind. It combines the University of Dubai’s academic expertise with DLD’s practical and regulatory experience…