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ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will celebrate its milestone fifth edition from 30 January to 6 February 2027, at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. Under the campaign theme 5 Years Strong – Strong on court. Strong in community. Stronger than ever, the WTA 500 tournament welcomed more than 60,000 people in 2026, reflecting its growing appeal among tennis fans and families. The tournament’s growing popularity has helped establish the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open as a major fixture on the international tennis calendar, combining elite women’s…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada), DSV and RAFED today announced a strategic collaboration to establish a regional healthcare logistics hub in the Emirate. Expected to commence operations in January 2027, the facility will support the re-export, storage and distribution of medicines and vaccines from MSD’s portfolio to the UAE and more than ten export markets across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration was announced…
SHARJAH, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Little Police Officer Early Childhood Centre at the Sharjah Police Headquarters on Wednesday. H.H. was briefed on the centre’s facilities for children, as well as its administrative, educational and technical staff. He also received a detailed explanation of the care and educational programmes, designed to the highest educational standards to ensure quality childcare and support children’s proper development. H.H. toured the centre and met with the children, who enthusiastically shared their joy and excitement about the…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the national railway network, have entered a strategic partnership to enhance connectivity between Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station and Yas Island. Marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the move will connect Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with Yas Island’s Yas Express shuttle network, establishing dedicated first- and last-mile transport aligned with passenger journeys. The MoU provides more convenient travel routes between…
Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna is all set to make her debut at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Abu Dhabi next year, with a live performance at the ceremony.The 27th edition of IIFA Weekend and Awards will take place on January 22 and 23, 2027, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, bringing together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema for the two-day celebration.Sharing her excitement about performing at the awards for the first time, Mandanna said, “Performing on the IIFA Awards stage for the first time feels incredibly special, and I’m honestly so excited!”The actress, known…
It’s not difficult to believe that Shalini Passi was a gymnast in Modern School, New Delhi. She learnt early that nimble movements demand precision, concentration and complete awareness of the body and the mind. That, a beautiful performance may appear effortless, but behind it lie countless hours of dedication and the ability to stay composed always. The same qualities helped her fight her stammer, the fear of the camera and many imperfections. “Perfection is not a destination and our limitations are not permanent,” says Shalini. That balance helped her to stay calm in difficult situations and to become less affected…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, attended a high-level bilateral business dialogue at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi hosted by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, for a high-level business engagement, as part of the Prime Minister’s official visit to the UAE. The engagement brought together senior officials from both countries to explore opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced technology and energy. Singapore Prime Minister Wong stated, “I had good discussions with leaders of major Emirati companies in energy, AI and advanced technologies. We explored opportunities to…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received a delegation from Lebanon’s Maronite Antonine Order at his majlis in Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to strengthen dialogue and engagement on the values of tolerance, coexistence and human fraternity, and the importance of promoting these values across societies. The delegation included Father Bechara Elia, General Administrator of the Maronite Antonine Order, and Father Charbel Bou Abboud, Director of the Antonine Technical Institute in Dekwaneh. The delegation was accompanied by Sherif Beshara, Group Chief Executive Officer of Mohamed & Obaid…
SHARJAH, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah will host the 23rd ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA 2026), bringing together researchers, academics, and specialists in computing, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to discuss the latest scientific and technical developments and present research and innovations in computer systems and applications. The conference opens on Monday, October 26, with the formal inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at the University of Sharjah campus. The four-day scientific programme features 83 research papers – 62 full papers and 21 short papers – alongside specialised technical sessions, keynote…
SHARJAH, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, organised Strategy Week 2026 to foster a culture of strategic thinking among employees and to align organisational objectives with daily practices through an interactive programme that combines knowledge-based activities with practical experiences. The initiative reflects the company’s commitment to embedding strategy as an integral part of its operational approach, guiding everyday practices and strengthening employees’ alignment with organisational objectives. It also aims to develop forward-thinking, planning and informed decision-making skills, while promoting cross-departmental and cross-functional collaboration to achieve the company’s strategic priorities. Abdulaziz…