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ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Holdings will showcase its mission-ready, intelligent healthcare ecosystem at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, highlighting solutions spanning emergency preparedness, medical training, frontline response, hospital infrastructure, pharmaceutical manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Participating as an Associate Partner under the theme “A System for Every Second”, the Group will demonstrate how these services can operate as a coordinated healthcare system. The showcase will feature Prometheus’ defence medical training, Response Plus Medical’s (RPM) emergency services and DOCKTOUR’s deployable hospitals, alongside BEACON’s coordinated emergency care network. Burjeel Medical City will highlight its specialist care capabilities,…
PARIS, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MOI), represented by the Federal Traffic Council, participated in the 42nd meeting of the International Road Safety Data and Analysis Group (IRTAD), held in Paris from 14th to 16th October 2026, bringing together international experts in road safety and data analysis. The Ministry’s delegation was headed by Brigadier Juma Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, and included Eng. Abdullah Ghaleb Al Falasi of Dubai Police; Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Amna Mohammed Al Saadi, a faculty member at the Police College and an observer member of IRTAD;…
WASHINGTON, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month. In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, Trump said the waiver was in the national interests of the United States. The legislation, whose primary backer in Congress was the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, would have imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent within 30 days on all goods brought into the US from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or…
Emaar is planning to invest around $17 billion in Syria, the company’s founder Mohamed Alabbar has revealed, calling the opportunity too strong to ignore. Speaking at the Rise summit in Dubai on Wednesday, Alabbar said he visited Deir ez-Zor last week and was struck by the country’s potential.”Syria is just a great nation with incredible resources,” he said. “You see their rivers. You see their soil. You see their oil and gas. You see their capabilities. It’s just incredible.”He also praised Syria’s people. “Syria has an incredible caliber of people with great potential,” he said. However, he noted that for…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine, an initiative of the UAE Integrative Medicine Council, will return for its second edition from 20 to 22 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, as part of Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026. The three-day event will bring together experts, practitioners, researchers and innovators from the UAE and around the world to explore developments shaping integrative medicine. Under the theme “Tradition, Science and the Future of Integrative Medicine”, the Summit will explore traditional and complementary knowledge and practices, including Emirati Traditional Medicine, alongside scientific research, education…
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Family is participating in the 8th edition of the AccessAbilities Expo, taking place from 19 to 21 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the exhibition provides a platform for the Ministry to strengthen direct engagement with People of Determination and their families, gain a deeper understanding of their needs and aspirations,…
EL JADID, Morocco, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Bait Al Sha’r, the traditional Bedouin tent presented by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority at the UAE Pavilion during the 17th El Jadida Horse Show in Morocco, has been attracting considerable visitor interest, offering an immersive heritage experience that brings the traditions of Emirati desert life to the forefront. This authentic representation of traditional Emirati life reflects the customs and values shaped by the desert environment and passed down through generations. Traditional furnishings and artefacts offer a glimpse into the simplicity of life in the past, while a majlis adorned with woven…
Gold prices moved higher in Dubai and globally on Friday morning, rising over Dh2 a gram in early trade.The 24K gold price was trading at Dh503.0 per gram on Friday morning, up from Dh500.75 per gram at the close of the markets on Thursday. Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K and 18K were selling at Dh466.9, Dh446.75 and Dh363.0 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was trading at $4,173 an ounce at 9.30 am UAE time.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer,…
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Community Contributions Establishment (Jood) mobilised, from January through September 2026, more than AED100 million in community contributions, supporting over 115 initiatives in collaboration with more than 25 partners. These results reflect the Foundation’s role in directing contributions towards social priorities and needs, while enhancing their impact on the quality of life of community members.The supported initiatives covered several priority social areas, including family support, empowerment, education and healthcare, as well as support for senior citizens and People of Determination. These efforts reinforce the role of community contributions as an effective means of addressing…
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its continued efforts to engage the private sector in enhancing public spaces and creating new investment opportunities across the city, Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with Emaar Malls Management LLC to explore opportunities for future commercial offerings, community and lifestyle destinations across Dubai. The collaboration supports Dubai Municipality’s wider approach to activating public spaces through private-sector expertise and investment, creating opportunities for businesses and investors while expanding the range of services and experiences available to residents and visitors. The Memorandum of Collaboration was signed on behalf of Dubai…