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ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned the killing and wounding of crew members of the hijacked oil products tanker MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia, during an operation to free the vessel. The UAE affirmed that these criminal acts constitute a grave threat to maritime security and the safety of international trade routes. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed the UAE’s solidarity with the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Furthermore, the Ministry stressed that the…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — In collaboration with the Dubai Police General Headquarters and the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has launched the “UAE is Safe With Your Digital Awareness” campaign. The campaign coincides with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed annually in October, and seeks to raise awareness across society of electronic and cybercrimes. The campaign was launched at a press conference held at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club, attended by Brigadier Saeed Al Hajri, Director of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police; Amer Sharaf, Executive Director of the Cyber Security Systems and…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Masraf, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation, concluded its inaugural conference on “The Role of Financial Institutions in Implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025 – 2031,” held at Grand Hyatt Dubai under the theme “From Legislation to Growth and Innovation.” The conference focused on translating legislative and strategic frameworks into practical tools and initiatives across financing, investment, sukuk, technology, governance and cash waqf, to support implementation of the Strategy and strengthen integration between Islamic finance and the halal industry. The conference was opened by Dr. Omar Alderei, Chairman…

Adults with a rare blood disorder that causes their bodies to produce too many red blood cells could need fewer procedures to remove blood following the UAE’s approval of a new medicine. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved MIMRYLO, also known as rusfertide, for adults with polycythemia vera. According to the establishment, the UAE is the second country globally to authorise the treatment. The condition causes the body to make more red blood cells than it needs. These extra cells make the blood thicker and increase the risk of blood clots and other complications. Stay up to date with…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Horse Racing Authority has announced the participation of 41 purebred Arabian horses in seven races at the first trial race of the new 2026-2027 season, held this evening at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai over a distance of 1,000 metres. The UAE Horse Racing Authority said in a statement today that the first race featured notable performances, with 37 horses participating in races for the first time, while 4 horses had previously participated in races. Rashid Al Balushi, a member of the Stewards Committee at the UAE Horse Racing Authority, said the notable…

SHARJAH, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UOS) has ranked first in the world, tied with other leading institutions, in the curriculum category of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, or STARS, the global sustainability framework administered by the U.S.-based Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The achievement comes after the University received an overall Platinum rating, becoming the first university in the Middle East and the highest-rated institution in the United Arab Emirates to attain that distinction. According to the latest STARS 2.2 performance data, UOS received a perfect score of…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced Wednesday that flydubai flight FZ1073, operating from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport on September 30, 2026, experienced a security incident that was brought under control. This necessitated the diversion of the aircraft and an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The incident resulted in injuries to some members of the aircraft crew, who were transported to a hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to receive the necessary medical care. The GCAA emphasises that the safety and…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Australia’s Coby Carruthers made the most of an invitation from the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) as he shot a bogey-free eight-under-par 62 to lead the Abu Dhabi Challenge after the opening round at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. Belgium’s Matthis Besard, Germany’s Michael Hirmer and Denmark’s Victor Sidal Svendsen share third place on six under after rounds of 64. The Abu Dhabi Challenge golf tournament brings together 144 players from 24 countries for one of the key events on the international HotelPlanner Tour calendar. The tournament will run until Saturday at…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), organised by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. During a tour of the exhibition, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visited the stands of several participating national entities and companies and reviewed their innovative projects, initiatives and smart solutions in planning future cities. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed underscored the importance of investing in the development of…

When we talk about longevity, the conversation often centres on adding more years to life. For women, however, the more meaningful question is how those years are lived with good health, independence, energy and the ability to continue participating fully in family, professional and social life.  In the UAE, female life expectancy at birth reached around 84 years in 2024. As women live longer, the question of how those additional years are lived becomes increasingly important. Longevity should therefore be about more than extending lifespan; it should also be about extending the years in which women can remain healthy, active…