Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, affirmed that the growing success of the “Nokhatha Abu Dhabi” programme, now in its fifth year, along with the noticeable year-on-year increase in the number of students and visitors, reflects the programme’s growing status as a leading community initiative dedicated to developing future generations, strengthening national identity, and passing on the UAE’s rich maritime heritage. He noted that these objectives are aligned with the vision of the UAE leadership…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal over the victims of floods and landslides, which resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries, and missing people, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency
AMMAN, 26th August, 2026 (WAM)– Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, met with Major General Dr. Obaidallah Al Maaytah, Director of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, during his official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two sides. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to develop cooperation in the fields of security and training. They also exchanged expertise with a view to developing capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of security operations. Source:…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world, hosted a bell-ringing ceremony today honoring the achievements of its female colleagues and the mothers and grandmothers of ADX female employees. This symbolic event marked the first month-long celebration of Emirati Women’s Day in the UAE under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’. To ADX, Emirati women are not simply participating in the UAE’s capital markets — they are defining them. Based on ADX’s market statistics, close to 125,000 active female Emirati investors participated in the market,…
Abu Dhabi Ports Group’s board has recommended that shareholders accept ADQ’s voluntary cash offer to acquire the remaining shares in the logistics and ports operator, marking a significant step in the proposed takeover that could result in the company being fully owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investment ecosystem.The recommendation follows a fairness opinion issued by HSBC Bank Middle East, the company’s independent financial adviser, which concluded that the proposed offer price of Dh6.25 per share is fair from a financial perspective for shareholders whose shares are subject to the offer.In a disclosure to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange following a…
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose songs and larger-than-life personality made her a household name around the world, has died aged 80, her family confirmed on Tuesday, August 25.Her nephew Bryan Seaver, who served as Parton’s head of security for more than two decades, announced her death in a video shared on social media.“Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus,” Seaver said, adding that she was surely reunited with her late husband Carl, her parents and others who had been waiting to welcome her.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Cricket fans across the UAE can now look forward to an exciting fortnight of international women’s cricket, with tickets for the DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 going on sale. Tickets are available through the District app and district.ae, with prices starting from just Dh20, making the tournament accessible to families, cricket fans, and communities across the UAE. The tournament will be played entirely at the Dubai International Stadium with every match scheduled to begin at 6:30pm giving fans the opportunity to enjoy world-class women’s T20 cricket under lights.As part of the tournament’s initiative to make international women’s cricket accessible to…
As someone who chased expensive cars throughout my twenties and early thirties, I have spent a large part of my life thinking about the relationship between wealth, status and happiness. In those early days, if you had told me I relied too heavily on luxury, I would have told you no, I just had good taste. I loved the sound of a beautifully made engine, the design, the engineering and the feeling of sitting behind the wheel of something that represented years of craftsmanship. I still do. There is nothing wrong with appreciating beautiful things, and I still believe working…
ABU DHABI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The sports sector in the UAE is witnessing rapid growth in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and advanced technologies, with these tools moving beyond experimentation and innovation to become practical solutions supporting planning, physical preparation and training. They also provide accurate indicators that help technical and administrative teams assess and improve performance, strengthening efforts to identify talent and develop elite athletes. Digital technologies have become a key component of modern sports preparation. Assessments of athletes are no longer based solely on direct observation and competition results but increasingly draw on the…
DUBAI, 26th August (WAM) — EMS Education is welcoming 1550 new teachers into its schools for the 2026/27 academic year, taking its educator community to more than 10,000 across the network and marking another significant milestone in the organisation’s long-standing investment in attracting and developing exceptional talent. As the new school year begins, GEMS is also strengthening partnerships with families and advancing its focus on preparing students for a rapidly changing world. The new cohort joins GEMS following a global recruitment process and will become part of a community spanning more than 112 nationalities across the organisation. The group receives…