SIMPLY ABU DHABI

‘Khalifa International Award for Date Palm’ organises 2nd Ethiopia International Date Palm Festival

The Khalifa International Award, supported by Erth Zayed Philanthropies of the Presidential Court, opened the Second Ethiopia International Date Palm Festival in Semera, Afar (21–22 Sept 2026).

UAE leaders send Independence Day congratulations to Armenia

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and senior UAE leaders sent congratulatory messages to Armenia’s president and prime minister on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day.

Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends group wedding of Al Awamir tribe

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed attended a group wedding reception hosted by the Al Awamir tribe at Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel Ballroom, featuring traditional and folk performances.

Baniyas top Round 7 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu‑Jitsu Championship

Baniyas Jiu‑Jitsu Club topped Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Championship at Mubadala Arena. Al Jazira were second and Al Ain third as younger age groups competed.

Four UAE aid convoys carrying 781 tonnes enter Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

Four UAE convoys — 57 trucks and nine water tankers carrying 781 tonnes — entered Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, bringing the total to 14,290 trucks and 136,439 tonnes since launch.

Abu Dhabi delegation deepens commercial ties with Republic of Korea through major investment and technology accords

A high-level Abu Dhabi delegation led by His Excellency Shamis Al Dhaheri concluded a Seoul visit with agreements and partnerships across AI, finance, healthcare, energy and advanced manufacturing.

UAE Rare Disease Congress urges global sharing of Genome Programme expertise

Delegates at the UAE Rare Disease Congress urged wider use of AI and called for the UAE Genome Programme’s findings to be shared internationally to improve diagnosis and care.

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026 to return to Mubadala Arena under Sheikh Hazza’s patronage

The UAE Judo Federation has finalised arrangements for the 12th Abu Dhabi Grand Slam at Mubadala Arena from 29–31 October 2026, under IJF supervision and Sheikh Hazza’s patronage.

UAE to host International MPS Network Conference in 2028

The UAE Rare Disease Society has won the bid to host the International MPS Network Conference in 2028, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle East and North Africa.

Baniyas maintains lead on Day 2 of Round 7 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club led after Day 2 of Round 7 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, where the Kids categories drew strong family support and close contests.