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Eleven Emirati food and agriculture businesses are showcasing their products and technologies at Global Food Week 2026 in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growth of local entrepreneurship and innovation.
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s vision helped shape the Dubai we know today. As ruler from 1958 to 1990, he invested in major infrastructure, including Dubai Creek, the airport, roads and ports, long before the emirate became a global hub.
Abu Dhabi’s annual pet blessing event is back, bringing pets and their owners together for a special community celebration. The event highlights the bond between people and their beloved animals.
Ugandan delivery rider Mansur Katabalwa has touched hearts in the UAE after being filmed reading the Quran beside his motorcycle during a break between deliveries.
Dubai is set to add around 18,000 affordable seats to its private education sector over the next two academic years, as demand for quality and accessible education continues to grow.
Kuwait has issued a traffic safety advisory requiring children under 10 to sit in the rear seat of passenger vehicles. The guidance aims to improve safety for young passengers.
Abu Dhabi is set to launch its first comprehensive Arabic reading training programme for private school kindergarten teachers next year, aimed at strengthening early literacy skills.
Dubai K-Fest has been postponed following the announcement of a 10-day official mourning period in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi has introduced a mandatory greenhouse gas verification system for facilities operating in targeted sectors and meeting specified emissions thresholds. The new framework requires covered facilities to measure, report and verify their emissions data.
Abu Dhabi-based developer Eagle Hills, chaired by Mohamed Alabbar, has signed an agreement with the Maldives government to develop the Maldives Waterfront and Marina in Ras Malé. The project is planned across multiple phases with an estimated investment of up to $20 billion.
Dubai Miracle Garden will reopen for its 15th season on October 8, 2026, bringing back its iconic floral displays, themed attractions and family-friendly activities.
Autumn is set to begin in the UAE on Wednesday, September 23, according to astronomical calculations by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society.
