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DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — GS1 UAE and the UAE Food Cluster have unveiled the National Food Catalogue (NFC) at the Future Food Forum 2026, introducing a national platform that establishes a trusted digital foundation for product information, trade, and market connectivity across the UAE food sector. An initiative of the UAE Food Cluster, under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the NFC brings product data into a single, trusted digital environment. Powered by GS1 Standards and Trusted Data Services, it provides a verified source of information that can be used consistently by government entities, retailers…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE has completed development of the MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition, a hardened target weapon designed and manufactured in the UAE by LAHAB, EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer. The development programme concluded with a stringent test campaign covering both performance and qualification. Penetration was assessed against a range of hardened target types, and the weapon completed a sequence of environmental qualification tests. In trials, the MK 82 Penetrator defeated reinforced concrete in excess of one metre in thickness, and demonstrated no ‘J’ effect, meaning it held its trajectory through the target rather…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, participated in the joint meeting of GCC Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Manama, in the presence of Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting discussed a range of financial and economic topics, most notably the economic outlook for GCC countries and economic and fiscal policy priorities in light of global economic developments and transformations. Participants also explored avenues to enhance growth…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Rail has introduced six additional train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend in response to exceptional early demand, reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for travelling by rail. Over 1,000 additional seats have been released across three new services on Saturday 3 October, with a further 1,000 seats across three new services on Sunday 4 October. The additional services will operate at the following departure times on both days: • 12:14: Abu Dhabi to Dubai • 13:43: Dubai to Abu Dhabi • 16:43: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Tickets for the additional services went…
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, said the UAE’s leadership has made investing in young people a national priority, creating opportunities to develop their talents and turn ambition into achievement. Speaking during the eighth Young Arab Media Leaders Programme, Al Hamed said investing in young people’s knowledge and capabilities is essential to the country’s strength and continued progress. The UAE’s approach, he added, has helped develop a generation equipped with the skills and ambition to shape its future and build on its achievements. The session was attended…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 has announced a range of new additions and experiences that further strengthen its position as a global platform bringing together leaders from the food and agriculture sectors, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs from around the world. Taking place from 6th to 8th October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the upcoming edition will introduce the new Shop at the Show visitor experience for the first time, welcome the Republic of India as Guest of Honour, and feature the return of a number of popular interactive platforms and programmes that have…
BRUSSELS, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) – Euro area annual inflation is expected to have risen to 3.8 percent in September, up from 3.2 percent in August, reaching its highest level in three years, according to a flash estimate released by Eurostat on Friday. The statistical office of the European Union said energy recorded the highest annual rate among the main components of inflation, rising to 18.8 percent in September from 14.3 percent in August. Services inflation increased to 3.2 percent from 3.0 percent, while food, alcohol and tobacco inflation rose to 1.4 percent from 1.1 percent. Inflation for non-energy industrial…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Leaders from across the global health ecosystem will gather at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi from 20th to 22nd October 2026. As health systems around the world respond to the growing burden of chronic disease and the need to help people live longer in good health, advances in AI, genomics, diagnostics and health data are creating new opportunities to understand risk earlier and intervene before illness progresses. Under the theme To Sense is to Predict, the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit will explore how these capabilities can help…
NAGOYA, Japan, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) – The UAE raised its gold-medal tally to a record seven at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, surpassing its previous best of five at Hangzhou. The milestone came as the UAE national jiu-jitsu team added two gold medals and a bronze on the second day of competition, taking the country’s overall tally to 12 medals — seven gold, four silver and one bronze. Mahdi Al Awlaqi claimed gold in the men’s under-77kg category, while Asma Al Hosani took the women’s under-52kg title and Ammar Al Hosani secured bronze in the men’s under-94kg division. The…
ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), and Mohammad Safwat Abdel Hamid Raslan, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral relations and facilitate the exchange of expertise in various financial and supervisory areas of mutual interest. The MoU provides a framework for bilateral cooperation, institutional capacity building, and the development of technical expertise, as well as for the exchange of information on regulatory frameworks. Areas of cooperation include payment systems, monetary policy, cash management, as well…