The University of Sharjah (UoS) inaugurated a specialised leadership training programme, “Connect, Inspire, Support: Leadership Course on Age-Friendly Environments,” bringing together local and international experts to examine how cities and communities can better support older adults.The two-day p...

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, received Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society ...

H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, inspected the Judicial Department’s headquarters on Thursday.During the visit, he reviewed updates to its facilities and buildings, ongoing development projects, and AI-powered services ...

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026) has announced its network of more than 20 partners and sponsors for its ninth edition, bringing together government entities, private-sector companies and media organisations that connect the Forum’s discussions with sector experience and the needs of invest...

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Executive Chairman of XRG, said today that XRG is backing Argentina’s ambition to become a major new supplier of LNG to global markets.Speaking at Argentina Week in Paris, Dr. Al Jaber said XRG’s participation in Argentina LNG reflects confidence in the scale and quality of Vaca...

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, chaired the Judicial Council’s meeting on Thursday morning at the Sharjah Judicial Department.H.H. congratulated the members of the Judicial Council, the judiciary, and the administrative ...

The United Arab Emirates participated in the 126th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, held today in the Kingdom of Bahrain.The UAE delegation was led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and included Ahmed Abdul...

H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, inaugurated the Library Corner by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewellery Arts supported by Van Cleef Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, ...

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team won three gold medals and two silvers on the opening day of jiu-jitsu competition at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking the country’s most successful day in Asian Games history in terms of medals won. Khaled Al Shehhi won gold in the men’s 62kg category, Balqe...

Ehsan Khoman, an economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII), said the fundamental factors underpinning the UAE’s appeal to global investors remain firmly in place, while high-frequency indicators continue to demonstrate the resilience of the economy. He noted that new sectors with significan...

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the reception celebrating the wedding of Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Al Kamda to the daughter of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi.Also attending the ceremony was His Highness Sheikh Mansou...

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated in the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026, held in New Delhi, India, bringing together Heads of Tax Authorities and tax experts from ten BRICS tax administrations to exchange expertise, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen cooperation in tax ad...

In August 2026, the euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.4%, stable compared with July 2026 and up from 6.3% in August 2025. The EU unemployment rate was 6.1% in August 2026, also stable compared with July 2026 and up from 6.0% in August 2025. These figures are published by Eurostat, ...

The UAE Gender Balance Council honoured the winners of the inaugural SDG 5 Pledge Awards at a ceremony held in Dubai. Launched last year by H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vic...

The Medical Office (TMO), a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced that all three Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals have achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence designation with Distinction, recognising the strength of nurs...

The General Women’s Union (GWU) announced the commencement of work to develop the “Drug Prevention Track,” which is expected to serve as a strategic addition to the “Cyber Pulse for Women and Family” initiative.Launched on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Cri...

Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assolombarda, Italy’s largest regional business association, which represents the interests of around 7,000 companies across Milan, Lodi, Monza and Brianza, and Pavia. The agreement aims to advance bilateral trade and investment relations, ...

Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin PJSC have announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate smart parking solutions across Etihad Rail’s passenger station network, designed to make station parking more seamless, convenient and efficient. The partnership aims to enhance passenger experienc...

Eurazeo, a leading European asset manager in private markets listed on Euronext Paris with €40 billion in assets under management, announces the opening of its first Middle East office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates.This new office marks...

The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has published its Regulatory Priorities for 2026-2027, giving firms, advisors and stakeholders greater visibility into the RA's monitoring, supervisory, and enforcement focus areas for the year ahead.The publica...