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ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium and Exhibition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations, opened today as part of Global Food Week 2026. The symposium brings together international experts, researchers, policymakers, beekeepers and industry leaders to exchange knowledge and explore the future of sustainable beekeeping and honey production in arid environments. As the largest scientific gathering dedicated to beekeeping and honey production in the Middle East and North Africa region, the symposium’s opening day featured a series of…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, continues its efforts to support health and community initiatives by organising a breast cancer awareness event in collaboration with Pink Caravan. The event will take place on 9 October at Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Pink October. The event will provide members of the community with an opportunity to benefit from free breast cancer screening services, including clinical examinations and mammograms, conducted by a specialised medical team…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The first day of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) 2026 saw the launch of the Tanzania-UAE Green Silk Road Initiative, highlighting a new model for strengthening food security through integrated agricultural value chains, investment and cross-border collaboration. Announced as a strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi National Investment and Development (ADID), the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX) and Tanzanian partners, the initiative aims to create a sustainable food security and economic corridor connecting Tanzania and the UAE, while linking production, processing, storage, logistics, trade and market access. Shamsa Al Fahim, CEO of ADID, highlighted…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Management Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) is participating in the “Ai Everything Abu Dhabi “, the world’s largest expo and summit, during October 2026, to showcase its leading AI-supported digital transformation solutions and the role of advanced technologies in developing the management of endowments and minors’ funds while enhancing their sustainable societal impact. The centrepiece of its presence is the debut of the photoreal AI agent built as a single point of contact to enhance and navigate Awqaf services. The AI agent enables users to engage naturally through voice…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Formula Team, which is affiliated with the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, maintained its excellent form in the World Powerboat Championship by securing a remarkable result at the Shanghai Grand Prix—an event characterised by intense competition between the top teams and drivers in the championship. Stefan Arand and Grant Trask of the Sharjah Team took second and third places, respectively, a result which highlighted the team’s strength and its capacity to compete for the top positions in the international championship. Stefan Arand now has a total of 60 points and has moved…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The ‘Impact Begins with a Value’ campaign, which was started by the Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, is still pursuing its aim of presenting human and social values to children in a simple and relatable way; the second video in this initiative deals with the value of gratitude and the positive effect it has on a child’s behavior and everyday life. The first video’s impact also reached education, covering more than 2,073 children in 36 nurseries affiliated with the Sharjah Education Academy, and involving over 6,700 people across 14 children’s…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Media City (Shams) has entered into a strategic partnership with 3S Money, a global platform specialising in cross-border payment solutions. The partnership aims to provide eligible companies within the Shams community with a suite of financial solutions, including multi-currency business accounts, international payment capabilities, and foreign exchange services. The partnership reflects Shams’ ongoing efforts to enhance the business environment for companies operating in both local and international markets—particularly those in the media, creative industries, and digital sectors—which increasingly require efficient solutions to manage cross-border financial transactions. Through 3S Money, the Shams community will…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Badr Hassan Al Shehhi, Director of Communication and Community Engagement at the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), said the latest edition of Global Food Week features a wide range of initiatives and activities aimed at strengthening food security, advancing the sustainability of the agricultural sector and enhancing the competitiveness of Emirati products. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Shehhi said one of the highlights of the opening day was the launch of the second edition of the Global Food Security Summit, alongside the detailed unveiling of Abu Dhabi’s…
FUJAIRAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA) received a delegation of European Union ambassadors on Tuesday to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities that serve mutual interests and support economic development. The meeting explored areas of cooperation and opportunities to strengthen engagement between the Free Zone and the European business community. It also highlighted Fujairah’s economic and investment advantages and the supportive business environment offered by the Free Zone to investors across various sectors. Discussions also covered ways to expand engagement with European companies and investors and explore new opportunities to boost…
AJMAN, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Government is showcasing a new generation of government services powered by Agentic AI during its participation in Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, being held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi on 6th and 7th October. The participation reflects the emirate’s direction towards a proactive government that delivers services seamlessly and efficiently, with people at the heart of its priorities. Ajman Government is participating through a unified pavilion, H2-A40, organised by Ajman Digital Department, with the participation of the Ajman Department of Economic Development, Ajman Department of Finance, Ajman Municipality & Planning Department and Ajman Free…