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DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Leaders and representatives of Business Groups and Business Councils operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce have highlighted the importance of the initiative launched by 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, to implement the programme to transition Dubai’s private sector towards Agentic AI. They noted that the programme represents an important step in strengthening companies’ readiness for the opportunities and shifts shaping the economy of the future by enabling them…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Fish Resources Authority held its eighth periodic meeting with the fishermen’s cooperative societies in Sharjah. Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, Chairman of the Authority, chaired the meeting, with several Authority officials and the societies’ heads and representatives in attendance. The gathering aimed to strengthen coordination, address fishermen’s needs, and improve the services provided to them. The meeting looked at the results of the previous meeting’s recommendations and talked about the most significant developments and problems concerning the fishing sector, such as the regulation of hunting and recreational fishing, the procedures for compensating fishermen,…
SHARJAH, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) crowned the winners of the Mleiha Mountain Bike Challenge on Sunday. The event was organised in cooperation with Mleiha National Park and several sponsors and supporting organisations. The challenge witnessed strong competition and enthusiastic participation across various race categories, including electric bikes, mountain bikes, bicycles and children’s races, contributing to the event’s success. The event and awards ceremony were attended by Hamad Tamim Al Ketbi, Board Member of Mleiha Cultural and Sports Club; Zakia Suhail Al Musharrakh, Acting Director of the Sports and Community Events Department; Ibrahim Saif bin…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), welcomed the European Parliament’s resolution calling for a unified European strategy to counter terrorist Muslim Brotherhood networks and their associated activities. He emphasised that the resolution represents an important step toward strengthening international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism and counter the threats these networks pose to the security and stability of communities. He underlined that countering the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood requires sustained, coordinated international action focused on strengthening cooperation, sharing information, cutting off sources of funding, and combating activities that contribute to the…
SINGAPORE, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore, and Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry, to discuss ways to deepen trade and investment cooperation, expand partnership opportunities, and capitalise on emerging economic prospects between the two nations. The meeting, held in the presence of Dr. Abdulnasser Jamal Al Shaali, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore, addressed a range of topics of mutual interest, with a particular…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will host a series of specialised workshops within its programme of more than 140 activities, exploring how skills and institutional expertise can strengthen business competitiveness and turn investment opportunities into ventures capable of scaling from Sharjah into global markets. Held on 14 and 15 October at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah, the workshops will bring together entrepreneurs and experts from across sectors to explore AI’s role in building resilient supply chains, simplifying tax compliance and shaping smart cities,…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Arabian Horse Stud’s auction, held in the stud’s indoor arena, achieved record sales of AED 17.361 million, attracting wide participation from owners and breeders of purebred Arabian horses from the UAE, the Gulf countries, the Middle East, and Europe. In a statement issued today, the stud said the auction was conducted on-site by Emirates Auction and online through the Kaheelah Auction platform. It featured 55 horses bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, in addition to two exclusive breedings to Fa El Rasheem and D Seraj. Mare D Eshrah topped the sales list,…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Government leaders, global institutional investors, sovereign funds and major developers will converge in Dubai this week to explore where capital is moving and where the biggest opportunities lie as geopolitical uncertainty and changing trade flows recalibrate investment priorities across markets, infrastructure, cities, real estate and the experience economy. The inaugural RISE Summit 2026 on 14 October at Dubai World Trade Centre will gather more than 250 senior delegates to explore how capital can recharge momentum in global economies, connecting investment strategy with the sectors shaping the next phase of economic and urban growth. The…
DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), in collaboration with the University of Dubai, has announced the launch of the 6th Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF 2026), to be held on November 25–26, 2026, at the University of Dubai. The sixth edition will be held under the main theme: “Agentic AI and Digital Content Flow: Powering the Global Digital Economy and Governing AI-Driven Content”. The Forum will also mark six years of international impact under the slogan: “Six Years of Impact: Building the Global Ecosystem of Agentic AI and Content Creation.”…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, affirmed that the selection of UBF’s representative to the Supervisory Board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift), reflects global confidence in the UAE’s position and the advancement of its payments ecosystem, as well as its role in strengthening governance frameworks at the local, regional and global levels. Swift announced the formation of a new 15-member Supervisory Board following the evolution of its governance model, which aims to shape the next phase of its strategy…