DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The annual Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity summit returns to Dubai from 18 to 21 November 2026. Held under the patronage and leadership of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the summit brings together one of the world’s largest and most diverse communities of academic innovators and provides a platform for turning research into real-world impact. This year’s edition will take place on The Prototype Floor during Dubai Future Week, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…
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GUANGDONG, China, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, headed a delegation from the Emirate on a six-day visit to Guangdong and Fujian provinces in China, where he held a series of high-level meetings with business leaders and visited multiple top Chinese companies. The visit sought to strengthen economic ties and explore new opportunities for investment and cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and China. H.H. Sheikh Saud said: “Ras Al Khaimah’s growing relations with China are founded on a shared commitment to long-term cooperation, innovation…
ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Top clubs and academies from across the UAE will compete for the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup at Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 24. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the event will feature athletes in the adults and U21 categories. Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club will defend its title against challengers including Baniyas, Al Ain and Al Jazira jiu-jitsu clubs. Teams are preparing to field their strongest athletes in a bid to win one of the domestic season’s top titles. The championship will follow…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani has approved the Implementing Regulations of the Enforcement Law, which will take effect on October 29, 2026, coinciding with the enforcement of the new law. The regulations, issued under Royal Decree No. M/237, were published Friday in the official gazette, Umm Al-Qura. Comprising 54 articles, the regulations establish procedures, timelines and requirements governing the enforcement of judicial decisions and legal obligations, with the aim of improving the efficiency of rights enforcement while safeguarding the legal protections afforded to creditors and debtors. The regulations also outline procedures for enforcing rulings related to…
FUJAIRAH, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Geographical Information Systems Center (FGISC) has announced the launch of a geospatial artificial intelligence project powered by AI agents, aimed at developing three-dimensional digital models of buildings and roads and supporting the smart urban planning system in the Emirate of Fujairah. The project focuses on leveraging AI agent technologies to automate the creation of 3D models of government buildings, enabling more accurate digital representations of the urban environment, improving the quality of geospatial data and enhancing decision-making efficiency. It also offers advanced capabilities for visualising 3D buildings and analysing data related to…
ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM has taken enforcement action against MCA Auditors and Advisors LLP (MCA Auditors) and its Audit Principal by imposing financial penalties totalling USD 88,000 for audit failures identified during an audit inspection by the RA. The action followed an on-site inspection conducted by the RA to assess MCA Auditors’ compliance with ADGM’s Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work. During the inspection, the RA identified deficiencies in an audit conducted for an ADGM-registered company by MCA Auditors. Accordingly, the RA imposed financial penalties as follows: ·…
Redington Gulf, the leading technology aggregator, announced recently that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at accelerating AI adoption in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region. Redington Gulf recently achieved the AWS AI Services Competency and AWS Digital Sovereignty Services Competency, validating Redington Gulf’s ability to support customers and partners across AI-led transformation, sovereign cloud requirements and broader cloud modernisation initiatives. Redington Gulf now holds six AWS Competencies including the AWS Migration and Modernisation Consulting, the AWS SAP Consulting Competency, the AWS Small and Medium Business Services Competency and the…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have unanimously endorsed the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for the position of United Nations secretary-general, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi announced Thursday. Albudaiwi said the unanimous support reflects the GCC countries’ commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation and reinforcing the United Nations’ role in maintaining international peace and security in accordance with the principles and objectives of its Charter. He emphasized the Gulf states’ determination to contribute to international efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and cooperation through the UN system. Albudaiwi praised Nusseibeh’s distinguished diplomatic…
DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), today announced significant progress in the Geospatial Accelerator, the inaugural programme under the Space for Earth Labs platform, marked by the selection of several international scale-ups. The platform has been established by DIFC Innovation Hub in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Relm Insurance to connect space and Earth Observation (EO) technologies with artificial intelligence, commercial expertise and industry demand. It will strengthen the space sector’s contribution to the national economy and supports the objectives of the National Space…
For Türkiye’s outgoing Consul General in Dubai, Onur Saylan, saying goodbye to a city he has come to call his second home was always going to be an emotional affair. And what better way to mark the occasion than by bringing a little piece of his homeland to the table? Hailing from Akşehir in Konya, in the heart of Central Anatolia, Saylan chose to celebrate his farewell through the region’s rich culinary heritage, with an eight-course tasting menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Duran Özdemir. Held at Rixos The Palm Dubai, the evening formed part of the Turkish Consulate’s 7 Regions,…