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UAE and Syrian presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties

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.

UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi

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.

Federal Traffic Council reviews road‑safety drive at fifth meeting of 2026

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.

Minister of State underlines public diplomacy’s role in keeping global dialogue open

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 secures AED600.5 million renewal to deliver national School Jiu-Jitsu Programme

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.

Abdullah bin Zayed receives DR Congo Deputy Prime Minister

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.

UAE cybersecurity chief urges public vigilance against digital threats

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.

DP World Tour schedules six GCC events for 2027, including two in Abu Dhabi

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.

Abu Dhabi Chamber leads emirate delegation to South Korea to deepen future-focused cooperation

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 offers condolences to families of two UAE martyrs in Al Ain

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.

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