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NEW DELHI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that parliaments play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development through their legislative and oversight functions, approving budgets, and monitoring the implementation of development programmes and policies. These responsibilities help ensure that development outcomes have a tangible impact on people’s lives, contribute to social justice and poverty eradication, and provide a decent standard of living for all. He made these remarks during his participation in the fourth session of the 12th BRICS…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, in collaboration with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, has signed a joint agreement to renew and expand its support for the procurement of UAE-origin commodities by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry. The renewed agreement extends ECI’s support for a further two years and broadens the scope of eligible trade flows to include the exports of any non-hydrocarbon related products of UAE origin from the UAE. Under…
The UAE-based model and dentistry student earned international recognition after securing two titles and a place among the top 12 contestants at the pageant in Thailand Published: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM Hadis Sattari, a 25-year-old UAE-based model and dentistry student, has won the Miss Global Middle East title at Miss Global 2026, receiving international recognition. Representing Persia, she also won the Miss People’s Choice title, securing a place among the top 12 contestants. Sattari travelled to Thailand last month to participate in the competition. She was crowned Miss Persia and competed alongside 73 other contestants from different countries.…
Veteran producer-director BP Singh, best known for his work on popular TV shows like CID and Aahat, has passed away, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said on Instagram. According to the post, BP Singh suffered a major heart attack, following which he passed away on Tuesday morning. Remembering Singh as his “dear friend” and a “great human being”, Pandit wrote, “… A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows C.I.D and Aahat. His work is still & will continue to be an inspiration to generations to come. Was fortunate to be a very close associate of him when he was the…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the eighth and largest edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) returns to the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19-22 November 2026. Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the upcoming edition will be the largest in the show’s history, bringing together the entire marine community to celebrate life on the water. Spanning indoor exhibition halls, outdoor displays, and the Marina Waterfront showcase, the boat show unites global brands, committed buyers,…
SAN MARINO, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC), based in the Republic of San Marino, in collaboration with the UAE National Medical Preparedness and Response Programme (JAHEZIYA), announced the launch of the Middle East and North Africa Disaster Medicine Programme (MENA Disaster Medicine Programme), a joint international initiative aimed at strengthening national medical preparedness, advancing disaster medicine education and training, enhancing emergency medical response capabilities, and improving healthcare system resilience across the Middle East and North Africa. The announcement was made during the European Disaster Medicine Forum held in San Marino, attended by 50…
Emmy Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing popular Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at the age of 46.Bauza died on Sunday at his home due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Variety said. His family announced his death through a statement shared on his Instagram account. They said the actor had passed away suddenly and added that more details would be shared later.“Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens…
LOMÉ, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ghanem Issa Al Falahi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Togo to Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, President of the Republic of Togo, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Lomé. Al Falahi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, part of TRENDS Group, concluded its participation through its virtual office in Germany as a guest of honour at the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) annual conference. Held in Bonn, Germany, under the theme “Polycentric and Participatory Knowledge Production: Research Collaboration Across Borders and Disciplines”, the conference took place under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). TRENDS researchers contributed to an extensive panel discussion titled “Technology, Minerals and Power”. Their contributions focused on how governments can strengthen their strategic positions amid a…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — A new study from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has revealed how coral-associated bacteria help corals withstand extreme heat by producing steroid hormones that strengthen their immune response. Published in Nature Microbiology, the study showed that Endozoicomonas, a group of bacteria commonly associated with corals worldwide, produces steroid hormones including testosterone and progesterone when temperatures rise. These hormones help corals mount a stronger immune response to heat stress, increasing the survival of coral cells. The research was conducted on Acropora pharaonis corals from the Arabian Gulf, including corals collected near Saadiyat Island.…