Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second edition of Dubai Mallathon has concluded. Held from 15 June to 15 September, the initiative, organised by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, attracted record participation and a strong community response, strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading community sports initiatives. A total of 160,475 participants of different ages and…
SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh edition of the “Chess & Coffee” event was organised by the Sharjah Ladies Chess & Culture Club at “The Roots” café in Kshishah Park, Sharjah, and attracted about 60 female players as well as families and community members, thus producing an interactive atmosphere in which sport and leisure were combined. The event was intended not only to introduce people to chess and promote its popularity across different sections of society, but also to highlight the club’s services and programmes and its contribution to developing players’ skills. Najla Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Casablanca Anfa dirt racecourse in the Kingdom of Morocco will host the fourteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, with 17 horses representing elite studs and owners from Morocco, the Arab world and Europe taking part. The Cup series continues its global tour within a vision aimed at elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian horse and strengthening its presence at the most prominent international racecourses, alongside supporting owners and breeders and encouraging them to acquire…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced a commitment to a global growth fund managed by Nordstar Partners (Nordstar), a UK-headquartered investment manager focused on AI, FinTech and consumer technology. The commitment reflects DFDF’s focus on the stretch between Series A and Series C, where regional companies must convert early traction into operational scale. Nordstar is led by Managing Partners Eugen Miropolski and Ole Ruch, who came to investing from senior operating roles at Groupon, Airbnb and WeWork, including positions as COO, Head of International and Managing Director. Between them they have managed hyper-growth,…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, launched its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Study: UAE, focused on food and beverage manufacturers, during the Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, which concluded yesterday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The study found that UAE manufacturers are adopting industrial AI faster than the global average, with 23 percent already considering AI a core part of operations, compared with 16.3 percent globally, while 59 percent expect AI to have a transformational impact on their organisations by 2030, compared with 42.2 percent globally. Meanwhile,…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Huawei, Lead Strategic Partner of GISEC Global 2026, is showcasing its vision of Embedded Intelligence and Built-in Resilience at the event in Expo City Dubai, alongside integrated security solutions spanning cloud, computing, networks and data to support secure digital transformation across critical sectors. The company is demonstrating its AI-powered Xinghe AI Unified SASE solution, which achieves a detection rate of up to 95 percent for unknown threats, as well as HiSec NG-SIEM, which enables organisations to correlate attack chains, reduce unnecessary alerts and automate incident response, cutting response times to minutes. Abdulaziz Al Sharhan…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, RAK Department of Civil Aviation, and Chinese company Aridge, a specialised advanced air mobility company affiliated with XPeng, to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah. The signing took place at RAK Ruler’s palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City during his reception of Zhao Deli, Founder and Chairman of XPeng Aeroht, and the accompanying delegation.…
DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nearly three decades after its launch, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) has evolved into a comprehensive platform spanning energy, water, green development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, hydrogen and sustainable cities. The 28th edition of WETEX, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will take place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, said the exhibition has become a leading platform for supporting partnerships, exchanging knowledge and expertise,…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, the second-largest stock exchange in the Arab region, and Al Ramz Capital announced the launch of Round 4 of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, continuing their joint efforts to strengthen financial literacy and encourage a long-term approach to investing across the UAE. Building on the momentum of the first three rounds, the competition gives new and experienced investors an opportunity to put their investment knowledge into practice in a live market environment. Participants can develop and apply their own strategies while gaining greater exposure…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 has officially opened registration for visitors to the Global Food Week exhibition and attendees of the highly anticipated second edition of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS). Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company in partnership with Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Global Food Week 2026 will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 6 to 8 October. The event will bring the entire global food ecosystem together under one roof, featuring an expansive exhibition, impactful thought leadership sessions at the GFSS, and a…