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ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, today announced plans to develop Mubadala Health Bahrain, a new multidisciplinary healthcare facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking the next phase of M42’s expansion in the country to serve the Bahraini people. The announcement was made during the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, alongside the signing of a strategic agreement between M42 and the Future Generation Reserve (FGR), a Bahrain Government fund, securing a location in Bahrain Bay for the new seafront facility. The development will become M42’s second…
MANAMA, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei,Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, headed the authority’s delegation to the 12th Meeting of GCC Ministers and Officials Responsible for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, held in Bahrain on Monday to discuss issues of mutual interest. Addressing the meeting, Al Darei praised the strong ties and solidarity among GCC states and their achievements in promoting moderation, tolerance and coexistence, developing religious discourse and improving endowment governance. He said the UAE, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has made…
ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — In a significant step toward the 2030 launch of 6G, etisalat UAE, Khalifa University of Science and Technology and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have announced a major milestone in global 6G development with a first-of-its-kind, peer-reviewed operator-grade framework for designing and dimensioning future 6G networks using centimetre-wave (cmWave) spectrum. This work solidifies the UAE’s position not just as an adopter of future technology, but as a key architect of its global development. Dr. Bayan Sharif, Provost, Khalifa University, said: “This research demonstrates how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate the…
ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Integrative Medicine Council (UAEIMC) has announced four commitments to support progress towards the objectives of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034. The commitments were announced during the opening of the second edition of Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine in Abu Dhabi. Guided by the UAE Integrative Medicine Strategy, they reflect the UAE’s efforts to develop evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine and embed a human-centred approach to healthcare that promotes the quality, safety and effectiveness of practices. The four commitments cover the development of policies, regulatory…
SHARJAH, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) reported 19,327 business licences issued and renewed in the third quarter of 2026, comprising 1,738 new licences and 17,589 renewals, with the combined total recording 5% growth. The figures reflect continued economic expansion and a stable business environment. Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, Chairman of SEDD, said the figures underscored Sharjah’s ability to support business expansion and attract investment. He cited the emirate’s diverse economic activities, growing services sector, strategic location and ongoing improvements to government services as key factors strengthening its competitiveness, reaffirming SEDD’s commitment to supporting…
SHARJAH, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth edition of the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show attracted more than 120,000 visitors between 9 and 18 October at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together perfume and oud enthusiasts, beauty lovers and leading industry brands. The two exhibitions provided participating companies and brands with valuable opportunities to engage directly with consumers and strengthen their market presence. Over ten days, the exhibitions offered visitors a comprehensive experience spanning oriental perfumes, oud and incense, as well as cosmetics and personal care products. The Emirates Perfumes…
RABAT, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, has highlighted the longstanding UAE-Morocco relations and the role of institutional fatwas in promoting peace, trust and coexistence. Addressing the opening of the forum “Institutional Fatwa: A Pillar of Peace and Coexistence”, bringing together the UAE Council for Fatwa and Morocco’s Supreme Council of Ulema, he said bilateral ties were established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and King Hassan II and continue to flourish under President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Mohammed VI. He…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have introduced their second daughter to the world and her name is Devi Padukone Singh.The Bollywood couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Dussehra, posting their first family photograph featuring newborn Devi and elder daughter Dua. In the intimate image, Deepika holds the baby while Ranveer cradles Dua, who is seen planting a kiss on her little sister.Keeping their message heartfelt, the couple wrote, “Of Love & Abundance… Devi Padukone Singh | देवी पादुकोण सिंह.” The reveal comes a month after Deepika and Ranveer announced the arrival of their second baby girl on…
DUBAI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has launched an AED73 million endowment shopping centre project in Hind City, in collaboration with Voco Investments. Scheduled for completion within two years, the project will generate proceeds to support mosque affairs across Dubai. The shopping centre will be developed on a 90,400-square-foot plot and will comprise two floors housing 40 retail outlets. The project aims to generate sustainable returns to support designated endowment purposes, with construction costs estimated at AED50 million and the land valued at AED23 million. Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General…
At 8:47 pm in the lawns of Rajasthan Polo Club, the polo is over but the conversation isn’t. Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the Maharaja of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, is still in his match kit—the multicolour Jaipur jersey, white breeches scuffed with dirt and the happiness of finishing a successful match. For someone born into 300 years of history, he is remarkably grounded. At Khaleej Times, we asked him what this moment means for Jaipur, a city built by his ancestors, which is now reclaiming its place on the world polo map. Jaipur is also the capital of the…