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DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — During the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026, organised by the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Dubai Future Foundation, officials and experts highlighted the growing role of young people as key partners in policymaking and shaping the future, calling for more inclusive participation and greater readiness for rapid technological transformation and an evolving labour market. During “Reading the Youth Pulse”, Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority; Tiffany Lee, Curator of the Global Shapers Vancouver Hub; Sakshi Sharma, Global Shaper from the Jaipur Hub; and…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the UAE discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation and enhance partnership opportunities between the two business communities. The discussions highlighted promising areas for cooperation, including agriculture, food industries and logistics, with a focus on boosting bilateral trade and opening up new avenues for collaboration between companies in Sharjah and Lithuania. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Ernestas Mickus, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the UAE, and his accompanying delegation, during a…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Family… A Balance That Builds the Future” Sharjah will bring together leading decision-makers, experts, academics and representatives of government, development and cultural institutions for the ICESCO Regional Family Forum 2026 on October 28 and 29. Organised by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) at its regional office in Sharjah, the two-day event will highlight the family’s vital role in shaping resilient societies and explore ways to strengthen family stability and cohesion amid rapid digital, social, cultural and economic transformations. Hosting the forum in Sharjah highlights the emirate’s growing…

ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is hosting the second stop of its exhibition “Artistic Characteristics – Inspirations from Light & Peace” at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah, showcasing artworks created by female students of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University, inspired by the Islamic art collection on display at the Light & Peace Museum in the Dome of Peace at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition offers members of the community and visitors to the Emirate of Fujairah the opportunity to view…

DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, honoured institutions, entities and individuals who won the 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST). One of the initiatives of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the award seeks to advance the principles of sustainable transport and encourage government and private sector entities, as…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, areas of joint cooperation and ways to strengthen them in support of their mutual interests. They also explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in economic, trade, investment, advanced technology and innovation fields, as well as other sectors that support the development priorities of both countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomed Anita Anand’s visit, affirming that UAE-Canada relations continue to grow across…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Founder & Managing Director of Emaar Properties Mohamed Alabbar revealed that Emaar’s sales backlog – the value of property sales yet to be recognised as revenue – stood at around AED180 billion, while indicating its collection rate reached 98% like last year, recovering from a temporary decline during the regional tension. Speaking at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) on Thursday, he cited the figures as evidence of sustained customer confidence in the…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, secured the assets of companies valued at AED65 billion and arrested 33 suspects from 12 nationalities, including the leaders of the largest organised international criminal networks in cross-border cybercrime. • The network specialised in cyberattacks, money laundering, wallet theft, extortion, fraud, data trafficking and violent assault. • Limiting potential economic repercussions that could have affected digital global asset markets. • Arrest and recover the main suspects from abroad. • The digital wallets that have recorded financial transactions exceeding billions. • Public Prosecution encountered conclusive evidence…

NAIROBI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Senior faith leaders, technology companies, policymakers and academics from across Africa and beyond gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday for the third roundtable in the Faith-AI Covenant series, a global initiative aimed at shaping the values that guide the development of artificial intelligence. The convening brought together representatives of major Christian, Muslim and interfaith networks, alongside African technology organisations, academics and civil society experts. Discussions focused on the stakes for a continent where the median age is under 20 and mobile connectivity has leapfrogged older infrastructure. Key questions included how AI can reinforce social cohesion…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has secured three honours at the Customer Centricity World Series Awards 2026, recognising its approach to business community engagement, customer experience and digital transformation. RAKEZ’s Compass Coworking Centre was named World Series Winner and Middle East and Africa (MEA) Regional Winner in the Customer Centricity in B2B category. RAKEZ also received Highly Commended recognition in the Digital Strategy/Transformation category. The two Compass awards recognise its Compass Events Powerhouse initiative, a customer-led B2B engagement platform that translates customer feedback into meaningful networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities. By…