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DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated Najah Dubai 2026 today at Za’abeel Hall 5, Dubai World Trade Centre. The sixth edition, running until 27 October, brings together more than 100 universities from 20 countries, with the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research serving as Strategic Partner. The Ministry’s strategic partnership reflects the importance of helping students make informed academic choices and preparing them for an evolving labour market. As technology reshapes industries and new skills gain importance,…
ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, received Adonia Ayebare, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Uganda, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields to achieve the mutual interests of both countries. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan…
NEW DELHI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that BRICS has a historic opportunity to move from expanding international cooperation to deepening its impact and harnessing it to deliver public benefits that extend beyond its member states. He stressed that the group’s strategic value lies not merely in adding a new pole to the international system, but in strengthening balance within it and fostering greater responsibility in relations among nations. Ghobash made the remarks in his address to the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, being held in the Indian capital, New Delhi,…
SEOUL, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government participated in the Global AI and Digital Summit, held in Seoul from 19 to 22 October, and organised by the World Bank in collaboration with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of Science and ICT. The summit brought together senior government officials, experts, leaders of international institutions and private sector representatives from around the world. The UAE’s participation aimed to strengthen international cooperation and exchange experiences in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. It also provided an opportunity to showcase the UAE’s experience in leveraging AI…
US singer Chris Brown was spared an immediate prison sentence in Britain on Monday for attacking a producer with a beverage bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.Brown, 37, was given an eight-month suspended sentence at London’s Southwark Crown Court after he admitted a charge of affray over the attack on Abraham Diaw at the Tape nightclub in February 2023.The RB star and his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, 40, pleaded guilty in July, having denied more serious charges of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm and assault causing actual bodily harm.Judge Tony Baumgartner said: “This was serious, public violence. In…
AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber, and Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, discussed ways to bolster economic ties and explore prospects for developing bilateral trade and joint investments between Ajman and Sri Lanka. Held at the Chamber’s headquarters, the meeting was attended by Ali Rashid Al Kaitoob, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector; Fatma Fatima Yaqoob Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at Ajman Chamber; and Subhashini Silva, Deputy Consul General of Sri Lanka. The meeting aligns with Ajman Chamber’s…
Veteran actress Holland Taylor has opened up about her departure from a full-time contract on the hit CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, revealing that she chose to let her agreement lapse after Season 6 because she no longer wanted to be tied down by a long-term deal and faced a stalemate over compensation.Best known for playing Evelyn Harper, the overbearing mother to characters played by Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, Taylor recently discussed her exit on the Alchemy with Anthony Mason podcast.Reflecting on the conclusion of her initial six-year contract, Taylor explained, “When the six years were up,…
ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Tadweer Group has announced that construction of its AlBihouth Waste-to-Energy Facility has reached 90% completion, alongside the successful completion of pressure tests on the facility’s two boilers and the achievement of six million working hours without a lost time injury. These milestones demonstrate construction quality and a commitment to safe project delivery as work progresses towards commissioning. The AlBihouth facility is being developed as one of the most advanced waste-to-energy plants of its kind in the world, recovering energy from waste and reducing reliance on landfills. Once operational, it is expected to treat…
Every menu in Abu Dhabi will carry calorie counts by the first quarter of 2027. Restaurants have six months to comply, but the direction is fixed. The calorie count is the most visible part. But it is one detail inside a strategy that reaches every environment where Abu Dhabi residents eat, move and seek care. Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, is not asking residents to make better choices. He is building environments where the better choice is also the easier one. “The environments shape behaviours which shape health,” he said. “Nothing is banned. Don’t aim for perfection,…
DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Entries are now open for the World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai, which makes its way to Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday 6 December with races for women of all abilities, from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes. The second World Triathlon Women’s Cup to be held anywhere in the world, it is the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women, bringing elite athletes and amateurs together to race at the same venue on the same day. Organised by Dubai Sports Council in partnership with World Triathlon and in collaboration with the…