ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and Chairman of Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club, met with the Baniyas jiu-jitsu and volleyball teams in the presence of the technical and administrative staff and a number of members of the Board of Directors of Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club, following the major achievements by the teams during the 2025–2026 sports season. H.H. Sheikh Saif congratulated the male and female players, as well as the technical and administrative teams, on their efforts and distinguished accomplishments.…
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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced its full readiness for the Eid Al Adha sacrificial season with a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of sacrificial and live animals, while strengthening food security and public health systems across the UAE. The plan is being implemented in accordance with the highest approved health and veterinary standards at the country’s ports of entry, the Ministry confirmed. Field teams and specialised veterinary staff are working round the clock at border crossings and relevant facilities to ensure incoming livestock shipments are free from infectious and epidemic diseases, including zoonotic diseases.…
RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation issued a new circular to all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports updating regulations governing the carriage of portable chargers (power banks) and electronic devices aboard aircraft. The authority said the updated measures align with international civil aviation safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and are aimed at strengthening aviation safety and security. Under the new rules, passengers and cabin crew are prohibited from recharging portable power banks while onboard aircraft. The regulations also restrict the carriage of power banks to hand luggage inside the aircraft cabin and prohibit…
ISLAMABAD — Iran and the United States are continuing mediated talks aimed at ending the conflict, with Iranian media reporting that both sides are exchanging messages and draft proposals to reach a deal. The diplomatic push comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “some good signs” for a possible breakthrough. However, US President Donald Trump also warned Washington could take “very drastic” action if Iran refuses to give up its uranium stockpiles. Two days after presenting the Iranians with the latest US message in the negotiations, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held another round of…
Khalifa Al Qama, Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Dr. Yousef Al-Assaf, Dr Tod Laursen, and Ebrahim Al Hajri. University students across the UAE are invited to develop intelligent robotics solutions for large-scale libraries. Dubai — Dubai Future Labs, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, has opened registration for the fourth edition of the Emirates Robotics Competition, inviting university students across the UAE to design and develop intelligent robotic systems for large-scale libraries. The competition is organised in partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and American University of Sharjah. Applications will remain…
A disorder that affects 170 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is being renamed to improve diagnosis and care, researchers announced on Tuesday at a medical meeting. The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organisations to better reflect the condition’s wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts, according to a report in The Lancet published to coincide with a presentation at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. The name polycystic ovary syndrome often lead women and their…
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is marking its 50th anniversary, following its establishment in 1976. Since its foundation, ADIA has evolved from as a small team investing primarily in equities and bonds, into a globally diversified investment institution. Throughout, it has sought to balance continuous evolution with rigorous discipline in pursuit of its mission – to secure the long-term prosperity of Abu Dhabi. This clarity of purpose can be traced back to the remarkable vision of its founding leaders, who empowered ADIA with long-term objectives driven solely by economic considerations. H.H. Sheikh…
While many children spend their evenings playing games or watching videos, 11-year-old Adithya Manoj Das spends nearly two hours every day training his memory through spelling drills, puzzles and word challenges—a routine that recently helped him earn a Guinness World Record. The Grade 6 student at Woodlem Park School in Ajman made the achievment after arranging 10 randomly ordered titles of books into correct alphabetical order in just 10.40 seconds during an attempt held in Sharjah on January 20, 2026. Based in Sharjah, Adithya, who is Indian, said he first realised he had a special talent at a very young…
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the implementation of a geographic coding project for columns inside the Grand Mosque aimed at improving navigation and helping worshippers and visitors move more easily within the mosque. The authority said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the spatial guidance system inside the Grand Mosque and improve the overall experience for pilgrims and Umrah performers. The project included the installation of geographic coding signs on columns across the ground floor of the mosque to support more accurate and efficient space…
JEDDAH — Former Okaz Organization for press and publications General Manager Dr. Walid Jameel Qattan passed away on Friday at the age of 71 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished legacy in Saudi Arabia’s media and administrative sectors. Dr. Qattan was regarded as one of the key figures who played a major role in shaping and modernizing institutional work within Okaz Organization, particularly in the areas of administration, marketing, revenue development and financial sustainability during a transformative period for Saudi media institutions. Born in Jeddah in 1955, Qattan completed his early education in the city before earning a…