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SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) participated in the ninth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026), held from 14 to 15 October under the theme ‘Building Adaptive Economies’. Organised by Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Office (Invest in Sharjah) in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, SIF 2026 attracted more than 10,000 participants and elite business visitors from over 60 countries and featured more than 80 speakers, including ministers, policymakers, investors, global business leaders and industry experts. As a strategic partner of SIF 2026, the Sharjah Chamber presented a dedicated…
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) – Persium, a UAE-based environmental technology startup which provides advanced air quality, noise, and environmental sensors, data and solutions, has won the London Business School (LBS) MENA Startup Competition 2026, held in Dubai on 14 October. Supported by London Business School’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), the competition attracted nearly 100 applications from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Ten finalists advanced to the grand finale to pitch their ventures for a share of the USD 45,000 non-dilutive prize pool. Persium took first place for its innovative solutions and market potential.…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Nahr AlHayat Fund, an Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) initiative dedicated to children’s healthcare , has announced a World Heart Day campaign under the slogan : “1,000 Hearts.. Millions of Dreams.”. This campaign takes place from October 16 – 18 at The Galleria Mall in Abu Dhabi. Since its very first launch in 2023, the fund’s humanitarian work has extended to reach 10 countries : UAE, Tajikistan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Tanzania, Bangladesh, India and Comoros, where it has been covering the surgical costs and providing comprehensive healthcare. Nahr AlHayat Fund has transformed…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Federal Public Prosecution participated in the 18th Meeting of GCC Attorneys General, held in Bahrain on Thursday, with a delegation led by Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General. The delegation included prosecutors and officials from the Attorney-General’s Office. The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation and integration among GCC public prosecution authorities and enhancing judicial efficiency in line with legislative and technological developments. Participants also reviewed innovative practices adopted by prosecution authorities across the GCC. The UAE Federal Public Prosecution presented its experience with the “Safe Community” application, highlighting its role in…
DUBAI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), discussed with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, ways to enhance cooperation and coordination within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two sides. The meeting reviewed projects and solutions that enhance the development of world-class infrastructure with the highest efficiency, keeping pace with future aspirations and supporting sustainable growth. Al Tayer affirmed that, in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership, Dubai Airports—foremost among…
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Military Pensions Fund (DMPF) has announced its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, setting its direction for the next phase under its vision of “leading the way in delivering an innovative and sustainable pension system”, while enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. According to its new strategy, the Fund’s mission is “to provide outstanding pension services that support a dignified life for local military personnel through smart solutions and sustainable investment, within an agile institutional environment that advances the Government of Dubai’s aspirations for leadership and excellence.” Major General Yousuf Abdulmalik Ahli, DMPF’s CEO, said: “The…
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The World Police Summit (WPS) held its preparatory Dialogue session today at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club, bringing together global representatives, including ambassadors, consuls and senior law enforcement officials. The session comes one month before the Summit, which takes place from 16 to 18 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, and is organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB LIVE. The summit will bring together police chiefs, policymakers, international organisations, security…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded a magnitude 1.6 earthquake off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah at 21:58 UAE local time on 16th October, 2026. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — EFG Hermes UAE LLC (EFG Hermes UAE), a licensed financial entity by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in the United Arab Emirates, a unit of EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today the official launch of its Market Making and Liquidity Provision services on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The new services are designed to support liquidity, deepen market activity, and enhance trading efficiency. Through market making and liquidity provision, EFG Hermes UAE will place buy and sell orders in selected ADX-listed securities, in…
SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — In a strategic move to develop the skills of future generations and strengthen their ability to overcome future challenges, Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, both affiliated with the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, launched the International Adventure and Challenge Programme in Jebel Akhdar, Sultanate of Oman, from 12 to 18 October 2026. The programme brought together 28 male and female members from both institutions for an exceptional outdoor learning experience under the Life Skills Track. It provided an open environment for learning and exploration, enabling participants to move…