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SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, chaired the Judicial Council’s meeting on Thursday morning at the Sharjah Judicial Department. H.H. congratulated the members of the Judicial Council, the judiciary, and the administrative staff on the start of the new judicial year, wishing them success in fulfilling their duties and in continuing their efforts to serve justice and uphold the rule of law, thereby strengthening the standing of the judicial system and its role in serving society. H.H. commended the achievements and…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated in the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026, held in New Delhi, India, bringing together Heads of Tax Authorities and tax experts from ten BRICS tax administrations to exchange expertise, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen cooperation in tax administration. The FTA delegation was headed by Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, and included Saida Kaddoumi Osman, Policy Adviser at the Authority, and Meera Qassim, International Relations Senior Analyst. Hosted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, Government…
One of the first things you notice when you step into the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) arrival plaza in Riyadh is a tree. This is no ordinary tree. Fashioned out of stainless steel and everyday household utensils, it’s a life-sized sculpture called Family Tree (2020). Anyone familiar with the Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s trailblazing art will instantly recognise his distinctive signature in this work. Dubbed India’s ‘Damien Hirst,’ Gupta is known for transforming humble household objects — most famously, steel tiffin lunch boxes, steel dinner plates, kitchen pans, and even bicycles — into blue-chip art pieces. Beyond its tangible beauty, the…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced that the AED2.85 billion first phase of the Mid-Island Parkway project is scheduled for completion in 2027, creating a new road connection between Saadiyat Island and the Umm Yifeenah Island Central Interchange. Showcased as one of the department’s key projects at LIVEX 2026, the completed Phase One encompasses an eight-lane dual carriageway that connects the existing northern Saadiyat interchange on the E12 highway to the island’s southern end and across to Umm Yifeenah Island. Once open, the connection is expected to reduce journey times to…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The General Women’s Union (GWU) announced the commencement of work to develop the “Drug Prevention Track,” which is expected to serve as a strategic addition to the “Cyber Pulse for Women and Family” initiative. Launched on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the track is the result of a partnership between the General Women’s Union, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with the aim of strengthening prevention efforts and protecting families from methods…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — A climate pattern centered in the North Pacific can raise or lower oxygen levels across the world’s oceans, potentially changing marine habitats within a few years and producing delayed responses in deeper waters, according to new research from NYU Abu Dhabi. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, found that changes in Pacific climate conditions affect ocean oxygen in two distinct ways. Oxygen levels in shallower waters can change relatively quickly, potentially shrinking or expanding marine habitats, while deeper waters respond more slowly and can retain the effects of past climate conditions for…
Dubai’s outdoor season is officially making its way back and if you needed another sign that the summer heat is behind us, the city’s beachfront dance floors are switching back on.This weekend, Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies returns to Dubai to kick off the new season at Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah.The hitmaker will headline the Bohemia Presents season opening party on October 3, bringing his signature feel-good electronic sound to the beachfront from 7pm.And chances are, even if you don’t immediately recognise the name Lost Frequencies, you have heard at least one of his songs.Born Felix De…
There is a moment in Hanuman Ansh when a door opens and Neem Karoli Baba, or Maharaj Ji as he is known to millions of devotees around the world, first appears. In the background, Krishna Das’s rendition of Om Namah Shivaya begins to play.For producer Namrata G Singh, that choice is far more personal than audiences might realise. In 2011, after losing her father, Singh found herself at one of the darkest points of her life. It was around then that the music of American kirtan singer Krishna Das entered her world, and through him, so did Maharaj Ji.“When my…
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The 12th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will shine the spotlight on policies, regulations and governance frameworks needed to accelerate the global transition to a green economy when it convenes on 21 and 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The summit, convened under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is being organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO)…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and TARAF, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, have announced a partnership with Kerzner International Holdings Limited (Kerzner), an independent developer and operator of luxury hospitality and residential properties, to introduce a new collection of One&Only Private Residences on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The agreement was witnessed by Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform, Wissam El Dik, Chief Development Officer of Taraf Development, and Juan Aguilar, President of Real Estate, Kerzner International…