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Etihad launches Etihad Escapes to extend travel experience beyond flights

Etihad launches Etihad Escapes in October, enabling guests with flight bookings to add hotels via etihad.com as the airline builds an integrated travel platform to support Abu Dhabi’s tourism targets.

ADX partners with DFNS to deploy digital asset wallet, tokenisation capability

ADX has agreed with DFNS to deploy enterprise-grade digital asset wallet and tokenisation capabilities, advancing Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure for regulated tokenised capital markets.

Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and World Economic Forum partner to scale water solutions

The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and World Economic Forum have launched a two‑year partnership to fast‑track the adoption of water technologies by aligning policy, finance and markets.

UAE leaders send Independence Day greetings to El Salvador president

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sent a congratulatory message to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele on Independence Day; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour sent similar messages.

TRENDS Group pavilion draws visitors at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

TRENDS Group’s pavilion at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair showcases over 500 research publications, hosts seminars on AI and the digital economy, and signs a distribution deal with Manassa Distribution.

Scottsdale stage set for fourth leg of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup

The UAE‑organised Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup reaches Scottsdale from 16–19 September, with 44 purebred Arabians entered under the follow‑up of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone call with Kuwaiti foreign minister on regional developments

On 14 September 2026 Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed phoned Kuwait’s foreign minister to discuss Middle East developments and issues arising from the deep‑rooted fraternal ties between the two states.

UAE interior delegation attends Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China

A UAE Ministry of Interior delegation led by Inspector General Major General Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi attended the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang to review policing technology and expand cooperation.

Fiker Institute marks five years with UAE University chancellor in attendance

Fiker Institute marked its fifth anniversary in Dubai with Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, praising its role in policy discussion.

Mubadala Foundation and Dolphin Energy back Intimaa exhibition at Cultural Foundation

Intimaa: Sacred Threads brings works by 10 UAE-based artists, woven by Afghan master artisans, to the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi on 15 October; auction proceeds will support FBMI child health and education programmes.

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