SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Government officials and industry leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) called for adaptive economic policies that expand investment in agritech, waste-to-energy projects and domestic manufacturing, while strengthening supply chains to help economies respond to global disruptions. As the two-day forum concluded, speakers urged greater support for smaller manufacturers, wider adoption of agricultural technologies, more reliable freight networks and closer public-private cooperation to strengthen food security and maintain trade flows. They also called for more effective implementation of economic regulations, stronger investor safeguards and easier access to government services, financing, international markets…
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In a statement issued Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the Security Council’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its condemnation of continued Houthi attacks targeting civilians, airports and vital infrastructure, as well as threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The Kingdom stressed the importance of the council’s call for the full implementation of Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, alongside practical international cooperation to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons and other forms of military support. “The Kingdom appreciates the solidarity of Security Council members in confronting attacks targeting civilians and…
ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) participated in KEZAD Connect 2026, recently held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, showcasing how artificial intelligence, official statistics and responsible data partnerships can support industrial growth, investment planning and business competitiveness. SCAD highlighted a user-centric approach to statistical development that places users’ needs at the centre and enables businesses to help shape future statistical priorities. Abdulla Gharib Alqemzi, Director-General of SCAD, emphasised that Abu Dhabi’s industrial ambitions require trusted statistics that respond to evolving economic priorities and support informed decisions by manufacturers, investors and businesses. He…
Home care services in Dubai grew faster than any other part of the health sector in the first half of 2026, with the number of licensed facilities rising 22.7 per cent to 249, up from 203 in the same period last year. The sharp increase, revealed in a new Dubai Health Authority (DHA) report, points to a shift in how care is being delivered in the emirate, with more patients able to receive treatment at home rather than in a hospital or clinic. The report showed broad growth across the sector. The number of licensed health facilities in Dubai rose…
SHENZHEN, China, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Chen Jianzhong, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Zhejiang Provincial Committee (CCPIT Zhejiang) and the China Chamber of International Commerce Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC Zhejiang), said China and Dubai enjoy a solid foundation for economic and trade cooperation, noting that China is Dubai’s largest trading partner. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China, organised by Dubai Chambers in Shenzhen, he said bilateral cooperation has moved beyond conventional trade in goods into a new stage of development centred on industrial co-construction, capital connectivity and…
Antoine Kareh, CEO, Hiperdist. The Hiperdist CEO discusses his 47-year journey, enduring leadership principles, regional expansion, and the partnerships shaping Hiperdist’s continued growth. Technology distribution across the Middle East and Africa has changed dramatically over the past five decades, evolving from an emerging computing market into a sophisticated ecosystem of vendors, distributors, resellers and solution providers. Few industry leaders have witnessed or influenced this transformation as closely as Antoine Kareh, CEO of Hiperdist. Kareh began his journey 47 years ago, when computing remained a relatively new field and the region offered significant untapped potential. His early experience in electrical engineering, computer…
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders rallied around President Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit on Friday as US President Donald Trump fired another salvo at Ukraine, calling its strikes on Russian refineries a “disgrace”. Speaking to US media on Thursday evening, Trump also called said the Ukrainian leader is “more difficult to deal with” than Russian President Vladimir Putin. The EU is hosting Zelensky in Brussels at one of the most difficult moments for Ukraine, with missiles and drones raining down on Ukrainian cities and fears that the US could pull back intelligence sharing and weapons support from Kyiv. Trump blindsided…
ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), through its Institute of Foundation Models (IFM), and Inception42 have introduced Jais 3, a fleet of AI models built for Arabic and part of the Jais family first launched in Abu Dhabi. Jais 3 understands spoken and written Arabic across dialects, produces Arabic text and carries out practical work, from transcribing conversations to building documents and presentations. The fleet pairs six open language models, ranging from 900 million to 375 billion parameters, with Jais Speech, a speech recognition model for Arabic and its dialects. All…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has opened its new Al Mutarid Branch in Al Ain, introducing a branch concept that brings digital self-service and personalised support together in one location. The opening reflects ADIB’s continued investment in its physical network and digital capabilities to make banking simpler, more convenient and more responsive to customers’ needs. The branch combines self-service terminals and smart teller services with the expertise of ADIB employees. Routine transactions can be completed through digital facilities, while branch teams remain available to provide assistance. The new branch also strengthens ADIB’s presence…
The World Health Organization’s logistics hub in Dubai delivered medical supplies to 74 countries during 2025-2026, the UAE said at a regional health meeting in Cairo. The 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was held from October 13 to 15. During the meeting, Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, highlighted UAE’s support for air cargo flights carrying medical supplies to Gaza. The UAE called for health facilities and healthcare workers to be protected, and for essential services to continue in areas…