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Media leaders say success depends on adapting to digital platforms, protecting trust and building sustainable business models. Editors of leading Arab newspapers said the future of journalism is no longer tied solely to print editions. Instead, it depends on the ability of media organisations to keep pace with digital transformation, develop content, maintain credibility and build sustainable financial models. They noted that these challenges come amid rapid changes in reading habits and advertising markets. The views were shared during the session, “The Future of Arab Press as Seen by the Editors-in-Chief,” held as part of the Arab Media Summit. The…
A new category aimed at helping UAE farmers get their products into the market will be introduced in the fifth cycle of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, after an assessment of the programme’s first four cycles found that marketing remains a challenge for local producers. The Dh10 million award will also recognise farmers who help other producers improve their operations, as organisers seek to turn successful farms into practical learning centres for the wider agricultural community. Mubarak Al Mansouri, Chair of the Festivals and Accompanying Competitions Committee, said the new Best Supporting Marketing Outlet category was created after…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 16th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Tech Forum (ME-TECH 2026), taking place in Dubai from 14th to 16th September. The forum brings together officials, experts, engineers, scientists, executives, specialists and innovators from the refining and petrochemicals sectors across the GCC, wider Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and other regions. Held under the theme “Empowering the Future of the Downstream Sector,” ME-TECH 2026 continues its nearly two-decade role as a specialised platform for addressing opportunities and challenges facing the refining and…
From earlier diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery to coordinated multidisciplinary care, advances in lung cancer treatment are helping patients recover more comfortably and return to everyday life sooner Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 5:45 PM A lung cancer diagnosis can change your life, but recovery now starts much earlier than it used to. Today, it begins as soon as your care is being planned. Thanks to new techniques such as minimally invasive surgery, better diagnostics and team-based cancer care, many patients are recovering more comfortably and getting back to their daily lives faster. At King’s College Hospital Dubai, UK-trained specialists…
UAE recorded 640,000 cyberattacks in a single day, revealed Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of UAE’s Cybersecurity Council, when speaking at a session titled ‘Media and Fifth-Generation Wars’ during the Arab Media Summit.He said the impact of such attacks can go far beyond temporary service disruption, with hackers targeting data and critical sectors such as electricity, water and the economy. “Awareness is the first line of defence,” Al Kuwaiti said, stressing that people need to question the information they receive, identify its source and verify it before sharing it. He said the nature of cyber warfare was also changing, with attacks…
Ras Al Khaimah is expanding the trail and climbing network on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, with route development, trail rehabilitation and new multi-day journeys currently under way.At the centre of the programme is the Grand Loop, an 80km flagship multi-day mountain journey. The route will link existing trails across Jebel Jais with new connections, creating a multi-day journey for hiking, climbing, camping, cycling and exploration, said Marjan, an investment, hospitality and lifestyle company in Ras Al Khaimah, which is building major projects in the emirate as Al Marjan Island, Marjan Beach and RAK Central among others. Stay up to…
Brendan Taylor replaced India great Sachin Tendulkar as the longest-serving one-day international player on Tuesday after the Zimbabwe veteran took the field for the series opener against Australia in Harare.Taylor’s ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, taking the mantle from Tendulkar, who retired from the 50-overs format in 2012 after playing for 22 years and three months.Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in ODIs (18,426) and the format’s most capped player with 463 appearances.Taylor, 40, emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s most prolific talents in 2004 and has scored a national record 11 hundreds in 207 ODI games heading…
Airline deepens ties with seven destinations, taps new customer segments, deepens cooperation with airlinesEmirates has signed eleven partnership agreements on the second day of Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, deepening its collaboration with seven destinations and opening access to and supporting new customer segments across its global network, as well as expanding codeshare agreements for deeper cooperation with partner airlines.His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited Emirates’ stand during the second day of ATM, touring the airline’s product showcases on display. He was briefed by senior Emirates leadership on the airline’s latest…
Mona Al Marri says Arab media must shape change, uphold truth and trust, and tell the region’s story in its own voice as the Arab Media Award marks 25 years Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, said Arab media is facing an exceptional moment. She noted that the world is witnessing shifting balances of power, while the region’s future is being reshaped. At the same time, the media landscape has changed dramatically. She said the most important question today…
Meriam ElOuazzani, Vice President, META, Censys. Censys, the authority for Internet Intelligence, announced its first-ever participation at GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. At the event, Censys will showcase its Security Operations and Exposure Management capabilities through live demonstrations of the Censys Platform, including Attack Surface Management (ASM), Adversary Investigations, and real-time Internet Intelligence. “Cyber resilience starts with knowing what is exposed and where the risks are. As organisations across the region accelerate AI and digital transformation, continuous visibility into internet-facing assets is becoming more important than…