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DUBAI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE accounted for approximately 61% of sustainable debt issuance across the Gulf region in all currencies during the first nine months of 2026, according to a senior Fitch Ratings official. Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai that the Gulf region accounted for approximately 40% of US dollar-denominated sustainable debt issuance in emerging markets, excluding China, during the same period. Al Natoor highlighted the growing importance of sustainable finance…

SHARJAH, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beehive, a digital financing provider specialising in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand businesses’ access to financing within the free zone. Beehive, a subsidiary of Etisalat operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman, will provide businesses referred by SPC Free Zone with a direct channel to connect with investors via its digital platform, along with an exclusive 15% discount on transaction fees. The agreement also includes dedicated follow-up support to streamline procedures and facilitate coordination with…

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) continues to develop its regulatory framework by adopting a proactive, data-driven approach that leverages modern technologies and risk-based oversight. These efforts contribute to protecting students’ rights, strengthening the compliance of higher education institutions, technical and vocational education and training institutions, and training centres with approved requirements and regulations and enhancing the quality and competitiveness of the UAE’s higher education system. The results recorded in 2025 and 2026 reflect the evolution of the Ministry’s regulatory role from a focus on identifying violations to an integrated system…

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), called on customers and members of society concerned with the tax system to share their ideas and suggestions for the sustainable development of the Authority’s services. This would support the Authority’s ongoing efforts to implement the third cycle of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, redesign and continuously improve the customer experience, enhance efficiency, quality and flexibility, and simplify and reduce procedures. The remarks came during an open meeting held at Al Barsha Majlis in Dubai as part of the Emirates Majalis initiative, launched by…

ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has announced its intention to invest an additional €15 billion under its joint investment initiative with the Hellenic Republic. The announcement supports efforts to strengthen the long-term economic and investment partnership between the two countries and expand cooperation across sectors that are strategic and development priorities for both nations. The announcement comes on the sidelines of the official visit of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to the Hellenic Republic, reflecting the continued development of bilateral relations and a shared commitment to further advancing…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award is participating in the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026–2027 during the period from 30th October 2026 to 14th March 2027, in the Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi. The Award’s participation in the Sheikh Zayed Festival comes as an extension of its continuous presence in the festival since the launch of its first cycle, as the festival constitutes an important community platform for direct communication with farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, productive families, and workers in the agricultural sector, thereby enhancing the Award’s role in entrenching a…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre welcomed over 650 participants to the second edition of its “One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong”, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness and marine conservation awareness. The event highlighted the importance of protecting the UAE’s vital seagrass meadows, which provide essential food and habitat for dugongs. One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong brought together everyone from families and first-time runners to seasoned athletes to take on 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km distances. The routes took participants through SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s immersive…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported a net profit after tax of AED10.296 billion for the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 27 percent compared with the same period last year, while profit before tax rose 28 percent to AED11.670 billion. Profit before tax reached AED4.063 billion in the third quarter of 2026, marking the bank’s 21st consecutive quarter of profit growth. Net profit after tax for the quarter rose 15 percent to AED3.559 billion. Operating income increased 10 percent year-on-year to AED18.306 billion in the first nine months, while non-interest…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health, a Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi, has released a new white paper titled “The Future of Fertility: From IVF to Integrated Reproductive Medicine”, developed in collaboration with PwC Middle East as a Knowledge Contributor. The white paper examines how advances in science, genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital health and care delivery are transforming reproductive medicine, and how Abu Dhabi is translating its broader reproductive health ambitions into systemic change. Reproductive medicine is entering a new phase. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have helped millions of individuals and families achieve parenthood, with an…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, announced the launch of Ossi, its next-generation multi-agent AI Clinical Platform, during the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit. The platform is designed to reduce administrative burden, give clinicians more time to focus on patients and enhance the quality of data-driven and evidence-based healthcare. Built on Microsoft Azure’s secure cloud and AI infrastructure, Ossi is designed to create a seamless balance between clinical precision and human connection by reducing the burden of clinical documentation and enhancing the use of health data…