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SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth edition of the Emirates Perfumes & Oud Exhibition is drawing strong visitor numbers, with exhibition space expanding by 40% compared with the previous edition. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah and running until October 18, the exhibition brings together more than 200 companies and exhibitors, showcasing approximately 700 brands and reflecting growing interest in the perfume and oud sector. The event continues to strengthen its position as a specialist platform for brands to showcase their products and latest collections, connect directly with consumers, and explore opportunities in the fragrance market. Participating exhibitors praised…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Successful destinations are those that bring together culture, hospitality, infrastructure and community needs to create experiences that attract investment and generate lasting economic value, according to speakers at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026). The insights shared by leading local officials and hospitality industry experts, namely Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority; and Stephan Schupbach, President and Group CEO of Chedi Hospitality, examined how tourism, hospitality and destination development can work together to enhance Sharjah’s…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the gracious patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the General Women’s Union, organised a conference entitled “Protecting and Caring for Children in Custody: A Shared Family and Institutional Responsibility.” The conference featured high-level calls for establishing a comprehensive national partnership among judicial, security and community institutions to ensure that the best interests…

LONDON, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has strengthened international business connections for Abu Dhabi’s private sector through its Global Executive Connect programme in London, bringing together 17 representatives from 11 Abu Dhabi companies with senior executives and decision-makers from British and international organisations. Featuring more than 30 targeted business meetings, the programme was designed to help participating companies identify commercial and investment opportunities, establish new partnerships and explore routes into international markets across strategic sectors. A key component of Abu Dhabi Chamber’s participation in the Abu Dhabi delegation to London, Global…

DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — 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, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Global Innovation Challenge and the Agentic AI Award, a joint initiative between the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Dubai Municipality. The initiative, launched on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026, aims to empower 10,000 Global Shapers across 150 countries to develop innovative solutions and practical applications…

DUBAI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) Members of the Global Shapers Community from around the world explored Dubai’s experience in shaping the future and turning ambition into action through the Dubai-it initiative, organised by the Global Shapers Dubai Hub, part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, from 13 to 15 October 2026 during the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026. Bringing together Global Shapers from around the world with their peers in the UAE, the programme provided participants with an opportunity to explore how Dubai anticipates change and creates opportunities, while learning about the models that have enabled…

DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mashreq has successfully priced its inaugural CNH1 billion three-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bond at a fixed coupon of 2.50 percent, marking the bank’s first public issuance in the offshore renminbi market. The transaction represents a significant milestone in Mashreq’s funding diversification strategy, expanding its access to alternative funding markets. The issuance demonstrates the bank’s ability to execute transactions across international capital markets despite a challenging global macroeconomic environment while strengthening its funding profile. The transaction also reflects the strengthening economic and financial relationship between the UAE, China and Hong Kong, supported by growing…

When Simon Squibb started his first business at 15, there were plenty of things he didn’t know. How to build a company, where to find support or even whom to turn to for advice. Much of it, he recalls, involved figuring things out on his own. Decades later, having built businesses, invested in 87 companies and amassed a following of 27 million on social media, the British content creator and entrepreneur finds himself thinking about that 15-year-old version of himself. And what he would have done differently if someone had simply offered to help. “In many ways, this initiative is…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) – Khalifa University of Science and Technology has climbed to second place in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, up from third place last year, while retaining its position as the UAE’s highest-ranked university for the ninth consecutive year. The result reinforces Khalifa University’s position among the Arab region’s leading research-intensive universities and reflects sustained investment in scientific expertise, research capacity and international collaboration. Research productivity and faculty expertise were key strengths in the University’s performance. Khalifa University was recognized among the region’s leading institutions for papers per faculty, citations per faculty, international…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) reviewed the essential requirements of adequate housing from a human rights perspective during a field visit to Al Raha Village staff accommodation in the Al Mafraq area of Abu Dhabi. The delegation was headed by Dr. Salem Suhail Al-Neyadi, Chairperson of the NHRI. The visit was in line with a written contribution recently submitted by the NHRI to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing. The visit aimed to assess the quality of services provided to residents and evaluate standards relating to accommodation,…