Author: Editorial Team
BEIRUT, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE-Lebanon Business Forum, held at the Seaside Arena in Beirut, has brought together government officials and private-sector leaders from both countries to advance trade and investment cooperation. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led the 80-strong UAE delegation to the forum. Dr. Tarek Mitri, Deputy Prime Minister, attended on behalf of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The forum also featured remarks from Amer Al-Bassat, Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade; Fayez Rassami, Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and Transport; Joe Issa Al-Khoury, Lebanon’s Minister of Industry; Dr. Nizar Hani, Lebanon’s…
Lakshimi Narayanan, General Manager, Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia. The company will showcase AI, connected stadiums, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud and digital infrastructure solutions supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions. Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, announced its participation in LEAP 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Conference Center – Malham. The company’s presence at the event reflects its growing focus on how artificial intelligence, connected stadiums, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, intelligent digital infrastructure, and digital workplace innovation are transforming sports, cities, and enterprises across…
AJMAN, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber participated as part of the official UAE delegation, led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, during an official visit to the Republic of Lebanon. The visit aimed to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries and explore new opportunities for cooperation and partnership between their respective business communities. Ajman Chamber was represented during the visit by Abdullah Saeed Al Nuaimi, Member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Member of the UAE–Lebanese Business Council. The two-day programme included a series of economic meetings and events,…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Tasleeh Holding Group is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 28th August to 6th September, showcasing a range of products and solutions for hunting, shooting, sports and tactical equipment. The company’s participation features sporting firearms, hunting and shooting products, tactical equipment, airsoft products, air rifles, and specialised accessories, catering to the interests of a wide range of enthusiasts and professionals in these sectors. Salem Al Matroushi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tasleeh Holding Group, said, “Our participation…
Three generations of Emirati women working in healthcare came together aboard Etihad Rail to reflect on how career opportunities have changed over the years, from a time when women were rarely seen in some medical specialties to a new generation entering the sector with wider ambitions. The group of 30 doctors, nurses, clinicians, healthcare leaders and administrative professionals travelled from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah and back as part of an Emirati Women’s Day leadership journey organised by Burjeel Holdings in collaboration with Etihad Rail. The journey brought together senior professionals who entered healthcare when career pathways for Emirati women were…
IFS and Microsoft will demonstrate how Industrial AI can improve asset performance, field service productivity, supply chains and operational decision-making IFS will showcase how organisations can move Industrial AI from experimentation into real-world operational execution during LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August to 3 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Participating alongside Microsoft, IFS will demonstrate how the companies’ combined technologies can help customers accelerate transformation through a secure and scalable technology foundation. IFS will highlight how Industrial AI can understand the context of complex operations, support better decision-making and act across workflows. These capabilities can help organisations improve productivity,…
DAMASCUS — Saudi Arabia and Syria signed four agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of roads, railways, postal services, and aviation, further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the transport and logistics sectors. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser and his Syrian counterpart Ya’rub Badr signed the agreements during a ceremony held in Damascus on Thursday. The agreements include two memoranda of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in transport and logistics, particularly in the railway and land transport sectors. The MoUs aim to build capacity, exchange expertise, and conduct technical studies that will contribute to…
RIYADH — Field patrols of the Special Forces for Environmental Security at the King Salman Royal Reserve apprehended four citizens for hunting without a license. They were found in possession of two air rifles and 15 hunted wild animals. The arrested persons were referred to the competent authorities after taking the necessary legal procedures. The Special Forces for Environmental Security emphasized the importance of adhering to environmental regulations and their executive bylaws, which prohibit hunting wildlife. They confirmed that the penalty for hunting without a license is a fine of SR10,000 while hunting in prohibited areas carries a fine of…
SHARJAH, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is implementing a package of projects worth more than AED7.1 million to expand and upgrade the natural gas network across various areas of Sharjah City. The projects aim to develop infrastructure, meet growing demand and provide customers with high-quality services in line with international safety standards. Ibrahim Al Balghouni, Director of the Natural Gas Department at SEWA, said that the projects currently being implemented in Sharjah City include the Al Hamah Gas Transmission Line Project, which costs AED3.3 million and extends 9,343 metres. The project is…
Roger Dubuis has never been particularly interested in disappearing beneath a cuff. The Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy, in 45 mm of pink gold, makes that clear from the outset. It has scale, weight and no shortage of visual drama. But once the first impression settles, a far more intricate story begins to reveal itself. This story takes us to 17th-century Japan, to a period when prolonged conflict gave way to a new political order and, eventually, more than 250 years of peace and prosperity. Roger Dubuis has chosen this moment of unification as the foundation for the watch, bringing together…