RIYADH — The Houthi militia’s attacks on civilians and civilian facilities in Yemen, which have undermined security and sown division, as well as its aggression against innocent people, violations of sanctities, and its attempted attacks on the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, “constitute terrorism by any measure,” according to General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the secretariat said these attacks reveal the extent of the Houthi militia’s terrorism and its audacity in violating God’s sanctities. It said the militia’s attempted attacks on the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah constitute terrorism…
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ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, organised by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 22 October under the theme To Sense is to Predict. H.H. toured the summit exhibition, exploring key solutions and technologies showcased by participating local and international entities and institutions across artificial intelligence and its applications in healthcare, genomics, precision medicine, digital health, advanced diagnostics and…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), witnessed the signing of three agreements between DEWA and leading global entities during the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026). In the presence of Al Tayer, the agreements were signed by Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, and concluded through Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. Al Tayer said: “We are committed to strengthening our strategic partnerships with leading global organisations and leveraging the latest technologies, solutions…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, and Hussain Sultan Lootah, Group Chief Executive Officer of ENOC Group, witnessed the signing of an agreement between ENOC Group and Dubai Municipality to explore opportunities for collaboration in alternative and cleaner fuels, with a focus on collecting used cooking oil and converting it into biodiesel. The partnership aims to support Dubai’s circular economy by linking the responsible recovery of used cooking oil with local biodiesel production and enhancing resource efficiency across the emirate. Under the partnership, ENOC and Dubai Municipality will explore the…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, inaugurated the 12th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) and emphasised the importance of international cooperation in supporting the transition to a competitive and sustainable green economy, while balancing economic growth with environmental protection. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said: “Guided by the vision of our leadership, the UAE continues to…
BURAIDAH — The Public Security announced that Qassim police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking, had arrested an expatriate for engaging in acts contrary to public morals at a massage center in the region. The Public Security stated that the expatriate was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. A financial fine was slapped on the massage center in accordance with the municipal penalties regulations issued by the regional mayoralty. Source: Saudi Gazette
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has broken two new Guinness World Records for its Business Bay district cooling project in the field of thermal energy storage. The company received the certificates on the sidelines of its participation in the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Empower achieved the records of ‘The largest cumulative thermal energy storage tank capacity at a single district cooling facility’ with a capacity of 94.65…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Court of Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between the two countries and explored avenues for further strengthening Saudi-French cooperation across various fields. They discussed ways to advance their shared interests for the mutual benefit of the two friendly nations. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in regional and international affairs and coordinated efforts to address them, with the aim of promoting regional and international security and stability.…
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…