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WHOOP’s membership base in the Gulf has grown 85 per cent in the past year and 15 times over the past three years, the company’s founder and CEO disclosed on Wednesday. This is the first time the figures have been shared publicly since Abu Dhabi investors Mubadala and 2PointZero Group joined a $575 million Series G funding round that values the US health wearable firm at $10.1 billion. Will Ahmed, speaking at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, said the growth reflects a shared vision between WHOOP and Abu Dhabi’s leadership to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive. Stay up…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is organising UAE Capacity Building Week: From Connectivity to Intelligence, from 19 to 22 October 2026. The initiative forms part of a partnership aimed at strengthening national capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerating the transition from knowledge acquisition to the development of practical solutions that can be deployed across vital sectors. The event brings together senior leaders, decision-makers, experts and specialists, alongside representatives from government entities, academic institutions and startups. Its programme combines knowledge development, hands-on experience…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi – and Bridge for Billions will launch a new entrepreneurship programme designed to strengthen promising health ventures in emerging markets and help locally-developed solutions reach more people. The new programme will seek to address some of the barriers faced by entrepreneurs, combining structured capacity-building with access to expertise, networks, and health systems connections. Over time, selected entrepreneurs will also have opportunities to engage with Abu Dhabi’s health innovation ecosystem and explore pathways for wider growth. The first phase will focus on identifying around 50…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada), DSV and RAFED today announced a strategic collaboration to establish a regional healthcare logistics hub in the Emirate. Expected to commence operations in January 2027, the facility will support the re-export, storage and distribution of medicines and vaccines from MSD’s portfolio to the UAE and more than ten export markets across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration was announced…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the national railway network, have entered a strategic partnership to enhance connectivity between Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station and Yas Island. Marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the move will connect Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with Yas Island’s Yas Express shuttle network, establishing dedicated first- and last-mile transport aligned with passenger journeys. The MoU provides more convenient travel routes between…
SHARJAH, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Little Police Officer Early Childhood Centre at the Sharjah Police Headquarters on Wednesday. H.H. was briefed on the centre’s facilities for children, as well as its administrative, educational and technical staff. He also received a detailed explanation of the care and educational programmes, designed to the highest educational standards to ensure quality childcare and support children’s proper development. H.H. toured the centre and met with the children, who enthusiastically shared their joy and excitement about the…
Dubai Municipality is leading a pioneering project to build the world’s first villa using robotic construction systems, in a move aimed at shaping the future of the construction sector.The project brings together a consortium of more than 25 specialised companies, alongside local and international universities and research centres. Together, they will develop advanced solutions for the industry.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The municipality described the initiative as a practical model for advancing construction, opening up new possibilities for more productive, sustainable and higher-quality methods.The villa is being described as a global first for…
It’s not difficult to believe that Shalini Passi was a gymnast in Modern School, New Delhi. She learnt early that nimble movements demand precision, concentration and complete awareness of the body and the mind. That, a beautiful performance may appear effortless, but behind it lie countless hours of dedication and the ability to stay composed always. The same qualities helped her fight her stammer, the fear of the camera and many imperfections. “Perfection is not a destination and our limitations are not permanent,” says Shalini. That balance helped her to stay calm in difficult situations and to become less affected…
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal was given a four-game ban by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) disciplinary committee on Wednesday, after his sending off against Barcelona during a 5-2 defeat at the weekend.Bernal was sent off in the 54th minute, moments after Betis had scored to level the scoreline at 2-2 on Saturday. The disciplinary report published on Wednesday by the RFEF stated that Bernal grabbed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal by the neck, before headbutting him twice.The 23-year-old was deemed to have assaulted Lamine, with the ball not in play. The disciplinary code states that bans range from four…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, attended a high-level bilateral business dialogue at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi hosted by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, for a high-level business engagement, as part of the Prime Minister’s official visit to the UAE. The engagement brought together senior officials from both countries to explore opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced technology and energy. Singapore Prime Minister Wong stated, “I had good discussions with leaders of major Emirati companies in energy, AI and advanced technologies. We explored opportunities to…