AJMAN, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Chamber marked a notable presence at the AIM Summit 2026, holding more than 60 meetings and discussions with government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and global business representatives. These discussions explored collaborative partnerships, investment prospects, and trade exchange opportunities, ultimately serving to strengthen economic ties and open new avenues for cooperation with international markets. The Chamber is committed to promoting investment opportunities in Ajman across the fields of logistics, smart warehousing, smart transportation, smart storage, innovation hubs, and recycling. Furthermore, it seeks to highlight prime opportunities within the sectors of “industry, tourism, real estate,…
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Apple’s latest device lineup includes iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. The 2026 portfolio includes the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Apple has unveiled its 2026 device portfolio, led by the company’s first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, two new Apple Watch models and AirPods 5. The announcements introduce Apple’s A20 Pro processor, new AI and camera capabilities, advanced health sensing, and an expanded range of devices powered by iOS 27 and watchOS…
DUBAI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, honoured students from the Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation who achieved outstanding results at the FIRST® LEGO® League Asia Open Championship 2026 and received academic awards through the FitzEd 2026 Summer Programme at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. The ceremony was attended by Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, members of the Board, a number of officials, as well as the students’ parents and school principals.…
SHARJAH, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) strengthened its regional presence in the exhibitions and conferences sector through its participation in the 2026 World Trade Centres Association (WTCA) Middle East & Africa (MEA) Regional Conference, hosted recently in Cairo by World Trade Centre Cairo. The conference brought together a distinguished group of business leaders, investors, innovators and representatives of World Trade Centres from across the region, providing a platform to explore new opportunities for collaboration and strengthen economic ties. The Centre’s participation reaffirmed its role in supporting the growth of the exhibitions and conferences sector, strengthening trade…
Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Workday. Workday highlights how connected data, agile operating models and responsible AI can help organisations build future-ready workforces AI is reshaping how Middle East organisations manage talent, develop skills and prepare for future workforce demands. With GCC adoption accelerating, businesses face growing pressure to move beyond isolated pilots and embed AI into core workflows to deliver measurable value. In an interview with CNME, Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Workday, discusses the importance of connected data, agile operating models and responsible…
MAKKAH — Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in Rabigh in the Makkah region rescued two Bangladeshi residents after their boat broke down at sea. The teams provided them with the necessary assistance. The General Directorate of Border Guard advised all sea users to follow safety guidelines, including verifying the seaworthiness of vessels before setting sail. In case of emergencies, individuals are urged to call 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province and 994 in all other regions of Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
PARIS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Marlan Space, a UAE based investor and operator in space technology and a subsidiary of IHC, along with Loft Orbital are leading a consortium in a US$1 billion investment in France to build Altair-Next Gen, the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) satellite infrastructure. The plan was announced and signed today at the International Space Summit in Paris by Marlan Space and Loft Orbital, in the presence of Emmanuel Macron, president of the French Republic. With Altair-Next Gen, France and the United Arab Emirates set out to lead the world in artificial intelligence in space.…
BRUSSELS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has confirmed that the European Union faces no immediate oil supply problems, despite continued instability in the Middle East and sharp volatility in crude oil and petroleum product prices. The Commission said following a meeting of the Oil Coordination Group, which brought together experts from the European Commission, EU Member States, industry, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Energy Community and NATO, that supplies to the European market remain secure. It noted that demand for jet fuel and diesel continues to be met through higher refinery production in EU countries, alongside…
RIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations received 2,790,646 calls via the unified emergency number 911 across the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province during August 2026. This falls within the mandate of the Unified Security Operations Centers (911), which receive calls and route them to the relevant security and service agencies according to their respective jurisdictions. The centers operate around the clock using advanced automated systems managed by specialized, multilingual staff. The calls received were distributed across the four regions as follows: 857,390 in Makkah region, 248,677 in Madinah region, 1,155,495 in Riyadh region, and…
ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Asian Sailing Federation has elected Mohammed Al Obeidli as Vice President of the Federation, representing the West Asia region, by acclamation, following the completion of the candidacy procedures and electoral process in accordance with the regulations and bylaws approved by the Asian Sailing Federation. Al Obeidli, Secretary-General of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, will assume his new responsibilities during the General Assembly meeting of the continental federation in Nagoya, Japan, held alongside the Asian Games, scheduled to take place from 19th September to 4th October 2026. He will also continue in…