ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) commended the United Arab Emirates’ robust emergency preparedness and response capabilities during an advisory mission to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in the Al Dhafra Region, held from 12 to 20 October 2026. The advisory mission formed part of the UAE’s ongoing cooperation with the IAEA to further enhance nuclear safety, security and emergency preparedness and response arrangements. It followed the visit of IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi to the UAE in June 2026, during which he underscored the importance of protecting nuclear…
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SHARJAH, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) reported 19,327 business licences issued and renewed in the third quarter of 2026, comprising 1,738 new licences and 17,589 renewals, with the combined total recording 5% growth. The figures reflect continued economic expansion and a stable business environment. Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, Chairman of SEDD, said the figures underscored Sharjah’s ability to support business expansion and attract investment. He cited the emirate’s diverse economic activities, growing services sector, strategic location and ongoing improvements to government services as key factors strengthening its competitiveness, reaffirming SEDD’s commitment to supporting…
DUBAI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of DEWA International, witnessed the signing of four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between DEWA International and leading global entities during the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026). The agreements support the expansion of DEWA International’s global project portfolio and growth opportunities. “At DEWA International, we are committed to building strategic partnerships with leading international institutions that possess extensive expertise in developing and implementing energy, water and infrastructure projects, while exploring future collaboration opportunities across key…
ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — In a significant step toward the 2030 launch of 6G, etisalat UAE, Khalifa University of Science and Technology and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have announced a major milestone in global 6G development with a first-of-its-kind, peer-reviewed operator-grade framework for designing and dimensioning future 6G networks using centimetre-wave (cmWave) spectrum. This work solidifies the UAE’s position not just as an adopter of future technology, but as a key architect of its global development. Dr. Bayan Sharif, Provost, Khalifa University, said: “This research demonstrates how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate the…
RIYADH —Civil Defense teams in Makkah responded on Tuesday to a report that three children had been swept into a flash flood. In a statement posted on its X platform, the Civil Defense said its teams had rescued one of the children, and another one was found dead, while search operations continued for the missing third child. The Civil Defense urged citizens, residents, and visitors to stay away from valleys and areas where water accumulates during rainfall. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Saudi scholarship student Rakan Alnasser has secured a sports partnership between the Drs. Paces initiative and Loughborough Basketball in the United Kingdom, opening new opportunities for Saudi student-athletes to train and develop their skills in one of Britain’s leading university sporting environments. The partnership will allow Saudi student-athletes to join Loughborough Basketball’s development program as practice players, giving them access to high-intensity training sessions, experienced coaches and an established competitive basketball environment while continuing their academic studies. The initiative aims to help Saudi athletes gain international exposure, enhance their technical abilities and benefit from the expertise available at…
14 أكتوبر 2026 – لندن: أعلنت رابطة GSMA عن مشاركة نخبة من المتحدثين والعارضين في مؤتمر MWC26الدوحة، الحدث الأبرز في قطاع الاتصالات في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، والذي يعود إلى مركز الدوحة للمعارض والمؤتمرات (DECC) خلال الفترة من 8 إلى 10 نوفمبر 2026، وذلك بالتزامن مع افتتاح مؤتمر المندوبين المفوضين للاتحاد الدولي للاتصالات (PP-26). تجمع النسخة الثانية من مؤتمرMWC26 الدوحة مجموعة من القادة في مجالات شبكات ال 5G، والذكاء الاصطناعي، والبنية التحتية الرقمية، والسياسات لرسم ملامح المرحلة المقبلة لقطاع الاتصالات والتحوّل الرقمي في المنطقة. سيشارك في البرنامج متحدثون بارزون في مجالات الذكاء الاصطناعي، وصناعة السياسات، والبنية التحتية الرقمية والفضائية،…
RIYADH —The Council of Ministers welcomed the UN Security Council’s firm stance against the Houthi terrorist group, hailing its presidential statement calling for practical international cooperation to cut off the group’s access to weapons and all other forms of support. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet welcomed the UNSC statement, which condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on civilian assets, airports, and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, as well as the…
WASHINGTON — Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, said on Monday that she will leave the news network next June after 43 years, according to an internal memo on Monday. “After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!” Amanpour said in a statement. Amanpour, 68, said she “looks forward to interesting new projects down the line, and will always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism. Remember: always be truthful, not neutral.” Amanpour, a household name worldwide for her heroism as…
At 8:47 pm in the lawns of Rajasthan Polo Club, the polo is over but the conversation isn’t. Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the Maharaja of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, is still in his match kit—the multicolour Jaipur jersey, white breeches scuffed with dirt and the happiness of finishing a successful match. For someone born into 300 years of history, he is remarkably grounded. At Khaleej Times, we asked him what this moment means for Jaipur, a city built by his ancestors, which is now reclaiming its place on the world polo map. Jaipur is also the capital of the…