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ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed President Hichilema and wished him success in his new presidential term and in continuing his efforts to realise the aspirations of his country and people. His Highness and the President of Zambia reviewed the development of UAE-Zambia relations, particularly in the areas of the economy, renewable energy, and infrastructure. They also explored opportunities to expand cooperation…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has reviewed the latest preparations for the eighth and largest edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2026, which will take place from 19th to 22nd November 2026 at the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company. The exhibition continues to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for hosting major international…
DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has transformed 16 of its 21 services into agentic artificial intelligence (AI)-powered services in less than 90 days, representing 76 percent of its total service portfolio. The remaining five services will be completed within the next two months. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said that, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,…
DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the Gas & Oil Technology Conference and Exhibition (GOTECH 2026) opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre. Hosted by Dragon Oil in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the event runs until 1 October and brings together leading executives, specialists and experts from across the energy sector. Following the opening ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum toured the exhibitors stands at GOTECH 2026. Accompanying H.H. Sheikh Ahmed…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Palm Hills Developments, one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, will participate in LIVEX 2026, Abu Dhabi’s Livability and Investment Exhibition, taking place from 29th September to 1st October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The participation comes as Palm Hills Developments prepares to launch Saadiyat Shores soon, a residential development in Abu Dhabi, marking the company’s first project outside Egypt and the next phase of its regional growth. The UAE represents a key market for Palm Hills Developments, supported by its stable investment environment, long-term development vision and growing demand for integrated residential…
For many children in the UAE, the language they hear at home is different from the one they use at school. Parents may worry that learning both will leave their child struggling with each. Dr He Sun, a professor and researcher who studies children’s language learning, says children are capable of learning more than one language from an early age. The more useful question for parents is how to give them meaningful opportunities to use each one. “Children are more capable than your imagination. They can handle two languages since early on,” she told Khaleej Times. “They know which language…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli Minister of National Security, alongside settlers, under the protection of the Israeli police, considering these actions a provocative escalation and an unacceptable act of extremism. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, and hold all those involved accountable, particularly ministers and officials within the Israeli government. The UAE affirmed that the continued attacks and incitement to hatred and violence constitute a systematic…
SHARJAH, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment celebrated 85 of its students who had completed memorising the Book of God Almighty, fulfilled the conditions of the award, and obtained the memorisation certificate during the year 2025, at a ceremony held by the Establishment at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, within the third session of the “Hafiz Al Quran Award for Students of the Establishment.” The event was a faith and educational occasion that embodies the Emirate of Sharjah’s care for the Book of God Almighty and its people, and confirms the Establishment’s continued…
DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — 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, met with Steve Davis, President of US-based The Boring Company, a specialist in tunnelling and infrastructure. The meeting took place at His Highness’s office in Dubai. Also present were Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Roads and Transport Authority; Jared Birchall, Executive and Board Member…
SHARJAH, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) held a meeting with Talabat to discuss opportunities for joint cooperation and review areas of activity that serve the business sector and support economic development efforts in the Emirate of Sharjah. The meeting addressed several topics of mutual interest, focusing on ways to support business continuity in compliance with the emirate’s regulations and local legislation, thereby ensuring adherence to relevant requirements and systems. Discussions also covered areas of cooperation and coordination between the two parties, as well as support measures and facilities designed to enhance the business environment,…