ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will celebrate its milestone fifth edition from 30 January to 6 February 2027, at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. Under the campaign theme 5 Years Strong – Strong on court. Strong in community. Stronger than ever, the WTA 500 tournament welcomed more than 60,000 people in 2026, reflecting its growing appeal among tennis fans and families. The tournament’s growing popularity has helped establish the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open as a major fixture on the international tennis calendar, combining elite women’s…
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RIYADH — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, pledging France’s support for Saudi Arabia’s defense against escalating Houthi attacks. Speaking in Doha before departing for Riyadh, Macron said Paris stood firmly alongside the Kingdom in safeguarding its security and defending itself against the attacks. Macron confirmed that France had deployed military personnel and defensive capabilities over the past eight days to support Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect its territory from attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militias. “We are moving forward with Saudi Arabia in this direction,…
MOSCOW — US special envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday aimed at advancing proposals to end the war in Ukraine and create a pathway to broader negotiations. The talks on Wednesday morning came off the back of Witkoff’s Tuesday summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, Norway. Witkoff said in televised remarks at the start of the three-hour meeting with Putin that he hoped to discuss the resumption of the trilateral talks involving the US, Russia and Ukraine that would allow the technical teams to discuss the next steps toward…
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…
TOLEDO — Emergency authorities ordered residents within a 1.6-kilometer radius of an industrial area in the US city of Toledo, Ohio, to evacuate late Tuesday, following an active hazardous materials leak. The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department directed people near Enterprise Boulevard and Progress Avenue to leave immediately after the release began at 10.48 pm local time Tuesday (0248GMT Wednesday). Shocking videos have surfaced after a chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, reduced visibility on the streets. The incident occurred at the Sterling Pipe and Tube facility, which has been evacuated, according to the Fire Department spokesperson Sheldon Collins, local media…
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…
Every time I visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – as I have done many times over the last two decades – I come away more convinced than before that this is a market of outstanding opportunity. The pace of change is unlike anything I have seen in the other markets in which we operate, which includes the UK, Syria, Australia and the UAE. This is thanks to a government with a genuine long-term vision, a young population with rising aspirations, and a physical transformation of the built environment that is happening at breathtaking speed. That is why Arada –…
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ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) is expanding access to practical artificial intelligence (AI) education for health professionals worldwide by opening applications to “AI for All – GLIDE Edition”, an online learning programme aimed at giving health professionals the fundamentals they need to understand AI, assess its potential and limitations, and use emerging tools responsibly. The first cohort will commence on 16th November, with the course scheduled to end by 16th December 2026. The online learning programme was developed by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), with selected content…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the UAE continues to advance its energy sector by diversifying energy sources, expanding clean energy projects, and improving energy efficiency to ensure reliable supplies, meet growing demand, and strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy. Speaking on the occasion of World Energy Day, observed annually on 22nd October, Al Mazrouei said, “Our vision for the future of energy is based on the understanding that energy security and emissions reduction are complementary goals. A successful energy transition requires a diversified energy mix…