ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Jaagii of Mongolia, the two time World Sumo Championship silver medalist with extensive international competition experience, won the All-Star Sumo Elite Competition, which took place at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, September 26, 2026, marking the first international professional sumo exhibition ever staged in the UAE. The event was hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Nine elite wrestlers competed in 36 dynamic bouts on a competition platform prepared specifically for the event, combining elite athletic contest with the ceremonial traditions that define the sport. The lineup…
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RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia through next Friday. The directorate called on the people to remain in safe locations, avoid areas vulnerable to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such areas, and strictly adhere to instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. In its forecast, the National Meteorology Center (NMC) said that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by flash floods, hail and dust storms. The affected areas include the…
RIYADH — The Saudi Passports Directorate clarified that passports issued for Saudi citizens for the first time do not require activation. It also called on citizens, who have renewed their passports, to have their previous passports checked and their new passports activated at any passport office or branch office or international port of entry. The directorate stated that neither the checking nor the activation process requires a prior appointment. To complete the process, citizens must present their previous passport and verify its activation status through the Absher platform. It is worth noting that the Saudi Passports Directorate has enabled citizens…
Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and impact, exposing gaps in traditional recovery strategies. While many organisations believe they have effective cyber resilience plans, prolonged recovery times, data loss and dependence on workaround solutions continue to disrupt business operations. In an interview with TahawulTech.com, Gregg Petersen, Regional Director – Middle East at Cohesity, explains why organisations must adopt a Minimum Viable Company approach to recovery. He outlines five essential steps for strengthening cyber resilience, prioritising critical systems and using automation, orchestration and simulation to restore essential operations within hours rather than weeks. Why do organisations need to rethink traditional cyber recovery…
DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the successful US$2.70 billion refinancing of Noor Energy 1, the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The refinancing was completed well ahead of the target date, Al Tayer said during an event at Al Sheraa, DEWA’s headquarters, attended by representatives of lenders, sponsors, partners and the Noor Energy 1 refinancing team. Noor Energy 1 has a capacity of 950 megawatts and combines concentrated solar power (CSP), parabolic trough and photovoltaic technologies, with…
LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Sunday he wants to introduce a universal social care system in England based on NHS principles, with the proposal to be put before voters at the next general election. In an interview with the BBC, Burnham said he envisaged a system in which “everyone contributes, everyone is covered,” and indicated that tax increases could be considered to fund the reforms. Burnham acknowledged that funding the plan could require choices that prove difficult or unpopular with some voters. He is expected to set out the broad direction of his social care proposals in…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), hosted an awareness event on the eInvoicing System in Ras Al Khaimah. It was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim Al Ali, Director General of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Mohamed Hassan Al Sabab, Deputy Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event drew broad participation…
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah has further strengthened its global presence in specialized healthcare, with five of its medical specialties included for the first time in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 ranking, published in collaboration with Statista.The official results placed Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah first among Saudi hospitals across both the public and private sectors in three specialties: Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonology. The hospital also ranked first among private hospitals and second among all hospitals in Saudi Arabia in Urology. The five specialties were ranked globally and nationally as follows:1. Nephrology: 50th globally out of 100…
DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab world’s financial sector will turn its attention to Abu Dhabi tomorrow (Monday) with the launch of the official Golden Jubilee celebration marking five decades since the establishment of the Arab Monetary Fund, alongside the opening of the 17th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers. Both events will be held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Organised by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Arab Monetary Fund under the theme “Fifty Years of Arab Financial Cooperation… Together Towards a More Integrated…
H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Cybersecurity Council of the UAE and Cyble’s Beenu Arora formalise a partnership to strengthen the UAE’s digital infrastructure. Source: Tahawul Tech