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DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership, is set to kick off on Tuesday this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 1,000 key government and private sector leaders in Dubai. The Forum offers a vital platform for translating the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of establishing a world-class, highly-ready leadership ecosystem; one rooted in anticipating future opportunities and…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) and Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for strategic cooperation to strengthen their social and developmental roles in empowering young people and emerging leaders and in developing their leadership and creative capacities. The agreement was signed at the University by Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director-General of Rubu’ Qarn. Prof. Agamy said, “The University is not an entity isolated from society. Its value extends beyond its walls…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced the doubling of the venture capital fund managed by its investment arm, Oraseya Capital, from AED500 million to AED1 billion. The expansion aims to strengthen Oraseya Capital’s capacity to support companies with global growth potential, while reinforcing its role in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, and contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, further supporting Dubai’s position as a global hub for venture capital and future industries. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DIEZ, said, “Doubling the size of…
MOSCOW, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 Russia National Arabian Horse Championship concluded yesterday in Dmitrovsky District, Moscow, in cooperation with the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS). The event reflects fruitful UAE-Russia cooperation in preserving purebred Arabian horses, developing championships for the breed and strengthening its international presence as a long-standing cultural heritage. The championship featured around 30 horses belonging to 18 owners and studs (farms), and it forms part of the EAHS’s efforts to support and develop Arabian horse championships worldwide and enhance the quality of services and programmes dedicated to the breed, reflecting the UAE’s leading role…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on winning the ‘Dubai-it Award’ for Institutions in the Field of Government. The award recognises RTA’s tangible results in accelerating services, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experience across the roads and transport sectors, as well as its adoption of the ‘Dubai-it’ philosophy as an institutional culture and work approach. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan stated, “We announced the…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced plans to upgrade key roads in Mussafah, improving journeys between the industrial area, Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Zayed City. The project covers approximately 13 kilometres along E30 and 8th Street in Mussafah, aiming to ease congestion, make journeys safer and reduce overall travel times. A core component of the Mussafah works is a new free-flowing highway along 8th Street featuring three lanes in each direction. It will be flanked by three additional lanes on each side to enhance accessibility to shops and amenities…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, attended a presentation on the system and the operation of its autonomous vehicles, in the presence of Mark Seeger, Founder and Co-CEO of Glydways, and Blake Barber, Co-CEO and Chief Technology Officer of the company. The presentation covered the technologies used to manage vehicle movements and…
Al AIN, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), in collaboration with Al Ain City Municipality, will host the 8th International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG 2026) from 13-15 October 2026. The conference will take place at The Founder Sheikh Zayed’s Hall on the UAEU campus in Al Ain Region, bringing together scientists, researchers and geophysics engineering experts from around the world. This conference dedicated to near-surface geophysics engineering will examine technologies and solutions for investigating soil and infrastructure, locating…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship has announced the launch of its 11th edition. Signalling the start of its 2026–2027 season, the championship traces a remarkable path that has established it as the world’s largest event of its kind for amateur cyclists and one of the most prominent community sporting events in Dubai and the UAE. Starting on 27 December 2026 and running through to 14…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Al Dhaid Date Festival 2026 is attracting strong visitor turnout, showcasing a diverse range of Emirati date varieties, date-based food products, and innovative heritage-inspired offerings from local farmers, date producers, and productive families. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) at Expo Al Dhaid, the festival concluded today, Sunday, bringing together leading date palm growers, agricultural experts, and home-based businesses involved in the sector from across the UAE. This year’s edition features a diverse selection of local date varieties, including rare dates, date molasses, food blends, and homemade sweets inspired…