Author: Editorial team

Planning a trip on Etihad Rail just got easier. The national train operator has partnered with the Citymapper app, its parent company Via, and transport operator United Trans. Passengers can now see their whole journey in one place, including how to get to the station and where to go after they get off the train. The Citymapper app lets users compare different ways of travelling. It combines Etihad Rail trains with the metro, buses, on-demand transport and other options. For example, a traveller can see how to get from home to the station, which train to take, and how to…

NEW DELHI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that parliaments play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development through their legislative and oversight functions, approving budgets, and monitoring the implementation of development programmes and policies. These responsibilities help ensure that development outcomes have a tangible impact on people’s lives, contribute to social justice and poverty eradication, and provide a decent standard of living for all. He made these remarks during his participation in the fourth session of the 12th BRICS…

Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best 5-34 as Sri Lanka cruised to a thumping eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore on Tuesday which ends England’s hopes of reaching the tri-series final.The left-armer was well supported by spinner Sahan Arachchige, who took 2-24, to dismiss Pakistan for a paltry 110 in just 25.3 overs. The Sri Lankan batters reached the target in just 18.1 overs.The victory is Sri Lanka’s second in three games, enough to deprive the third team England of a spot in Sunday’s final, for which Pakistan have already qualified with three wins.The English, who have contrived…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Centre, in collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, will host a Science Talk titled “The Languages of the Cetaceans” on 29th October, inviting the public to explore the remarkable ways whales and dolphins communicate and the latest research into understanding their communication. The talk, taking place at 18:30 at the Centre’s auditorium, will be led by Dr. Olivier Adam, Deputy Director of the Ocean Institute at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, who will share insights into how whales and dolphins use sound to communicate and form social bonds.…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, in collaboration with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, has signed a joint agreement to renew and expand its support for the procurement of UAE-origin commodities by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry. The renewed agreement extends ECI’s support for a further two years and broadens the scope of eligible trade flows to include the exports of any non-hydrocarbon related products of UAE origin from the UAE. Under…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the eighth and largest edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) returns to the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19-22 November 2026. Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the upcoming edition will be the largest in the show’s history, bringing together the entire marine community to celebrate life on the water. Spanning indoor exhibition halls, outdoor displays, and the Marina Waterfront showcase, the boat show unites global brands, committed buyers,…

The UAE-based model and dentistry student earned international recognition after securing two titles and a place among the top 12 contestants at the pageant in Thailand Published: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM Hadis Sattari, a 25-year-old UAE-based model and dentistry student, has won the Miss Global Middle East title at Miss Global 2026, receiving international recognition. Representing Persia, she also won the Miss People’s Choice title, securing a place among the top 12 contestants. Sattari travelled to Thailand last month to participate in the competition. She was crowned Miss Persia and competed alongside 73 other contestants from different countries.…

SAN MARINO, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC), based in the Republic of San Marino, in collaboration with the UAE National Medical Preparedness and Response Programme (JAHEZIYA), announced the launch of the Middle East and North Africa Disaster Medicine Programme (MENA Disaster Medicine Programme), a joint international initiative aimed at strengthening national medical preparedness, advancing disaster medicine education and training, enhancing emergency medical response capabilities, and improving healthcare system resilience across the Middle East and North Africa. The announcement was made during the European Disaster Medicine Forum held in San Marino, attended by 50…

LOMÉ, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ghanem Issa Al Falahi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Togo to Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, President of the Republic of Togo, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Lomé. Al Falahi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President…

Aldar reported a 19 per cent jump in net profits in the first nine months of 2026, recording Dh7.1 billion, driven by backlog conversion and resilient earnings from a diversified investment properties portfolio.The developer recorded a 16 per cent increase in revenue to Dh9.3 billion during the third quarter, with the nine-month period recording an 11 per cent rise to Dh26.2 billion. EBITDA up 21 per cent to Dh6.1 billion, driven primarily by execution of revenue backlog, Aldar said.Earnings per share grew 20 per cent YoY to Dh0.77 during that same period. Group development sales totalled Dh18.9 billion, including Dh6.8…