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DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Education Committee held its seventh meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Dubai, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meeting reviewed new legislation and regulatory decisions governing the UAE’s higher education system, university admissions results for the 2026–2027 academic year, and efforts to enhance data quality, alongside the real-time connectivity project and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the higher education system. Dr. Al Awar affirmed that…

BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the World Bank Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for cooperation to advance sustainable economic development, strengthen resilience and improve livelihoods in developing countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. The MoU provides a basis for both institutions to explore joint development initiatives, drawing on their respective financing capabilities,…

The UAE has signed an agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi.The meetings will mark the second time the UAE has hosted the event, following Dubai in 2003.The 2029 meetings are set to bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers, economic experts, private sector representatives, civil society representatives, media and academics from 191 countries.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.They will examine the challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for growth and financial stability, and policies to…

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gold Association of Guangdong Province in China. The agreement aims to strengthen the cooperation between the gold and jewellery sectors in Dubai and China, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, by facilitating market access for companies represented by both entities and creating new opportunities for commercial collaboration. The MoU was signed by Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of the Dubai Jewellery Group, and YE Yongguang, Vice President of the Gold Association of Guangdong Province, on behalf of President ZHEN Weigang, during the…

BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has signed the agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi. Signed at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, the agreement reflects growing international confidence in the UAE’s economic and financial ecosystem. It also reinforces the country’s position as a global financial hub and strategic partner in supporting the stability of the international economic system and shaping its future direction. The agreement was signed…

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will begin in Dubai on Wednesday, exploring ways to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy that has surpassed US$5 trillion in annual global value and is projected to exceed US$7 trillion by 2030. Held on 21st and 22nd October under the theme ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’, the summit is organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

MUSCAT, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) show that industrial investments total approximately US$426 billion, while the number of factories stands at nearly 22,000. The industrial sector employs more than 1.7 million people, according to the latest available statistical data as of July 2026. Manufacturing contributed approximately 13.0 percent of the GCC states’ gross domestic product in 2025, underscoring the sector’s importance in supporting the economies of the member states, advancing economic diversification and increasing the contribution of non-oil activities. Around 40 percent of…

An Etihad Airways flight that was on its way to Abu Dhabi was diverted to Jordan on Saturday, October 17, after a passenger required immediate medical treatment, the airline announced.Flight EY022 took off from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Ontario, Canada and was due to arrive in Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) but changed its course and headed to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman instead.No further details were immediately available. Source: Khaleej Times

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fudan University in China, ranked among the world’s top 30 universities according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, to strengthen academic and research partnerships with federal higher education institutions in the UAE and allocate study places for high-achieving Emirati students wishing to study at the university. The MoU aligns with the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to expand its international partnerships with leading academic institutions, foster knowledge and expertise exchange, and develop joint programmes and initiatives that enhance the…

ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye following heavy rains and floods, which resulted in a number of deaths, injuries, and missing persons, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Republic of Türkiye and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency