Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2026 by recognising the pivotal role Emirati women play in advancing the Fund’s development mandate and shaping its future. The occasion underscores ADFD’s continued commitment to empowering national talent, fostering an inclusive and enabling workplace, and supporting Emirati women to take on greater leadership roles and contribute to the UAE’s sustainable development journey. Held this year under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, Emirati Women’s Day celebrates the UAE’s progress in empowering women to contribute to the country’s future. At ADFD, Emirati…
BRUSSELS, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Waregem Racecourse in the Kingdom of Belgium hosts the eleventh leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September 2026, with 11 horses representing elite studs taking part, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup. The Belgium leg brings together a strong group of previous leg champions and horses who have excelled during the current season, in a race run over 2,200 metres on turf in the Group 2 category, open to Purebred Arabian horses aged four years and above. The prize purse stands…
ISTANBUL — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Istanbul on Monday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. During the meeting, they reviewed the opportunities for military and defense cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed regional developments and the ongoing efforts to tackle these issues. Source: Saudi Gazette
Kaspersky warns that attackers are currently deploying the same methods against smaller businesses as they do against large enterprises. To help strengthen corporate defences, Kaspersky is releasing new recommendations alongside findings from a global survey by its Internal Research Center, which found that just 14% of businesses with 100 to 499 employees avoided a cyber incident in the past year. The figure is similar – 18% in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region. The illusion that small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can fly under the radar of cybercriminals is becoming obsolete. As smaller organisations digitalise, and the cost of…
SHARJAH, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) honoured 104 businesses for their steadfast adherence to local economic regulations and standards. Department Chairman Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud emphasised that the tribute highlights these compliant enterprises as vital partners in driving sustainable private-sector growth and boosting the emirate’s economic competitiveness. The initiative underscores the department’s broader strategy to foster a stable, high-confidence marketplace by promoting best practices and strong operational standards. Al Mahmoud noted that building a collaborative relationship grounded in mutual trust helps create an attractive investment environment that encourages business innovation. Ultimately, these efforts…
AL AIN, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), officially opened the UAEU Medical Simulation Centre, in the presence of Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, Vice Chancellor of UAEU, and members of the University’s senior leadership. The opening marks a significant step in advancing medical education and clinical training at UAEU and strengthening the integration of advanced technologies into the preparation of future healthcare professionals. The UAEU Medical Simulation Center provides an integrated educational and training environment designed to deliver safe,…
Downtown Dubai’s best-known attractions are minutes apart, but offer very different ways to experience the city’s skyline Published: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 2:07 PM By: Kushmita Bose | Partner Content There is no shortage of places to witness the beauty of Dubai. Rooftop restaurants, hotel terraces and observation decks have become part of the experience of visiting a destination famous for its striking skyline and record-breaking architecture. Dubai is increasingly making a name for itself after dark too. A recent global study by JB.com named Dubai the world’s most beautiful city to explore at night for 2026, beating major global…
ISTANBUL — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said Monday that Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan had reaffirmed their commitment to activating the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in a way that strengthens integration and advances regional security and stability. Prince Khalid, who led the Kingdom’s delegation to the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Istanbul, said the talks marked an important step toward implementing the agreement. “I was pleased to lead the Kingdom’s delegation in the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee,” Prince Khalid said. “We affirmed our commitment to activating the…
RIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha inaugurated the fifth edition of LEAP 26, the annual global technology event, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham on Monday. During the opening of the event under the theme “Into New Worlds,” the minister announced a series of new investments and mega projects in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Alswaha revealed that XAI will undertake its first expansion outside the United States in Saudi Arabia through a project with an initial capacity of 50 megawatts, which will be expanded to 500 megawatts in subsequent phases.…
DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of national and international exhibitions and conferences this September across key industries including energy, investment, healthcare, travel, finance, cybersecurity and technology, among others. With a dynamic line-up of 14 flagship events across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), September’s roster spans business, innovation and industry development. The full event agenda includes: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Middle East Energy is the region’s largest energy infrastructure exhibition. The 2026 edition will bring together more than…