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DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has reported continued growth in university enrolment across the UAE, with the number of admitted students increasing by 15% in the previous academic year compared with the year before, bringing total enrolment to more than 218,000 students during the 2025–2026 academic year. The Ministry said this growth reflects the effectiveness of flexible admissions policies that provide students with broader opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the labour market, in line with national economic priorities and future requirements. In an interview with the…

SHARJAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Data released by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (RUWAD), an affiliate of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), showed that the total number of women-led projects financed by the Foundation from 2005 until the end of the first half of 2026 reached 63 projects, with total financing exceeding AED 11.5 million, reflecting one aspect of the support Ruwad provides to women-owned businesses. The Foundation expressed its pride in the achievements of Emirati women and the influential role they have attained across various fields, particularly in entrepreneurship, where they have become key partners in building the economy,…

ABU DHABI, 27th 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 received, at Barzat Al Bateen, the UAE team that participated in the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted in New Delhi, India, from 12-13 September 2026. H.H. commended the team’s efforts, which contributed to the success of the UAE’s participation in the summit, as well as the extensive preparations and coordination among the relevant entities ahead of the event. These efforts contributed to advancing the UAE’s objectives to expand its economic and…

Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo has met Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as she prepares for the international pageant. Sharing footage of the meeting on Instagram, Mejo said the conversation was a highlight of her journey. She described exchanging ideas about a more united world and receiving the minister’s blessings before stepping onto the global stage. The UAE-raised contestant also spoke about her connection to both countries. In a separate Instagram story, she said she had “always wanted to be a representative of our Bharat in everything I do”, adding…

ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) welcomed Alex Davies-Jones MP, UK Minister for Victims, Violence Against Women and Girls and International Justice, alongside Geraldine McCafferty, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the UAE, for a discussion with students enrolled in the Academy’s Postgraduate Diploma programme. Moderated by Dr Rikard Jalkebro, Associate Professor at AGDA, the session explored support for victims of crime, efforts to combat violence against women and girls, and the role of international cooperation in advancing justice. The discussion was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, giving students the opportunity to engage directly with…

MUSCAT, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The report on Strategic Tourism Ambition in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat), indicated that the direct and indirect economic value of tourism in the GCC countries rose to approximately US$254.7 billion in 2025, compared with US$11.7 trillion globally. The number of tourism-related jobs in the GCC countries reached approximately 4.5 million, compared with around 371 million globally, while tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment, as well as the sector’s growth rates in the GCC, stood at competitive levels compared with global averages. The…

WASHINGTON, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — OpenAI, developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, said its artificial intelligence agents had posted 53 images provided by users online. The company said the images were posted to image-hosting sites through links that were not publicly listed, adding that it had worked with hosting providers to remove most of the content, while efforts were continuing to remove the remaining images. OpenAI said the incident occurred while AI agents were operating in a research environment, where they transmitted training and evaluation data while using third-party services. The company said using the data in this way was…

BRUSSELS, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Industrial producer prices in the European Union increased in July 2026, according to data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office. The domestic producer price index for total industry, excluding construction, stood at 133.4 points in July, based on 2021=100 and without seasonal adjustment. Industrial producer prices in the EU rose 1.4 percent in July compared with June 2026 and increased 5.6 percent compared with July 2025. The figures track changes in domestic producer prices across industrial activities in the EU and provide an indication of price pressures at the producer level across the…

NEW YORK, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi convened Ministers, senior government representatives, and global health leaders in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The high-level dialogue set out practical priorities for moving health systems from reactive treatment towards prediction, prevention, and earlier intervention. Chaired by Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, the dialogue brought together participants from the United Arab Emirates, Angola, Brazil, Ethiopia, Finland, Guyana, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the…

A ring tucked away in a drawer or a bangle inherited years ago could leave its owner wondering what it is worth. A newly launched UAE startup is offering residents a way to find out without taking their jewellery to a shop. SellYourGold.ae offers free home gold valuations across the country, with no minimum quantity and no obligation to sell. Residents who accept an offer can receive payment in cash or by bank transfer during the visit, according to the company. Co-founders Rishi Vaya and Jash Vaya said the service grew out of their family’s experience in the UAE jewellery…