SIMPLY ABU DHABI
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Syrian President Ahmad Al‑Sharaa in Abu Dhabi to discuss economic and development cooperation, the recent UAE economic delegation to Syria and regional stability.
Delegates from Tawazun, the Indian Embassy, SIDM and EDGE met in Abu Dhabi on 15 Sept 2026 to explore defence co‑development, co‑production and closer industrial ties under the Strategic Defence Partnership.
The Federal Traffic Council, chaired in Abu Dhabi by Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, reviewed accident response, awareness campaigns and the 385,700‑strong Accident‑Free Day pledge.
Noura Al Kaabi told the Arab Media Summit public diplomacy builds bridges between peoples, must be credible and coordinated, and young people should help curb misinformation.
Palms Sports has renewed a AED600.5m, three‑year contract with the UAE Ministry of Education to deliver the School Jiu‑Jitsu Programme to nearly 150,000 students from 1 September 2026.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met DR Congo Deputy Prime Minister Jean‑Pierre Bemba in Abu Dhabi to discuss expanding cooperation across economic, trade and development sectors under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti of the UAE Cybersecurity Council warned at the Arab Media Summit that most cyber threats begin with a click and urged fact‑checking, strong systems and human‑centred responses.
The DP World Tour will stage six GCC tournaments in 2027, with Abu Dhabi hosting the Team Cup in January and the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links in November.
An 88-strong Abu Dhabi delegation visits Seoul (15–17 Sep 2026) to expand trade and investment across AI, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and agri-tech, and to host ADIF Seoul.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak visited two mourning majlises in Al Ain on 16 Sept 2026, offering condolences to the families of Major Abdullah Shamis Al Menhali and Officer Cadet Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi.