SIMPLY ABU DHABI

Real Madrid crowned European Basketball SuperCup champions in Abu Dhabi

Real Madrid beat Olympiacos 93-89 to win the inaugural European Basketball SuperCup at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Fenerbahçe finished third after defeating Dubai Basketball 85-77.

Second Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference opens in Abu Dhabi

More than 800 specialists and 85 speakers from 22 countries have gathered in Abu Dhabi for the Second Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference, focusing on evidence-based, patient-centred reproductive care.

UAE Cyber Security Council and Higher Education Ministry launch CYBRANI practical training initiative

CYBRANI links universities with industry to develop practical cybersecurity skills, involving Abu Dhabi partners including Abu Dhabi Police, Khalifa University and MBZUAI.

Baniyas top opening day at Round 7 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Baniyas led the opening day of Round 7 at Mubadala Arena, with Al Jazira second and M.O.D UAE third as Under-18, Adults and Masters athletes competed in the Gi division.

ADEK to expand Al Ghad Nurseries to 12,000 seats across Abu Dhabi by 2029

ADEK will expand Al Ghad Nurseries to 12,000 seats by 2029, offering subsidised places for two‑ to four‑year‑olds across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra and creating 1,000+ Emirati roles.

Registration opens for Global Food Week 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Registration is open for Global Food Week 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi (6–8 Oct), which includes the second Global Food Security Summit and a new B2C ‘Shop at the Show’ platform.

FAB named top firm in TIME and Statista’s inaugural Arabia’s Top Companies 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank has been named number one in TIME and Statista’s inaugural Arabia’s Top Companies 2026, recognised for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability.

UAE stresses AI governance at 4th China Air Transport Association Conference

GCAA Director‑General Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi urged clear governance for artificial intelligence in aviation as the UAE delegation attended the 4th China Air Transport Association Conference in Beijing.

ADIBF 2026 highlights family-centred values shared by the UAE and China

At the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair a panel examined family-centred values shared by the UAE and China and discussed the Arabic edition of ‘Hello, China’ during the UAE Year of Family.

UAE ramps up drive to take national products into global markets

Federal and Abu Dhabi-linked initiatives — from UAE GAP farm certification to an AED1 billion industrial fund and Abu Dhabi’s 185,000-tonne Al Taweelah recycling plant — aim to boost exports of national products.