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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of national duty martyr Abdalla Shamis Almenhali

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attended a mourning majlis in Al Ain to offer condolences to the family of Major Abdalla Shamis Almenhali, martyred during an official training mission.

Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail collaborate to enhance UAE air-rail transport integration

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail have signed an MoU to explore integrated air-rail services linking Zayed International Airport with the national rail network, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s gateway role.

Al Jazira held to 0-0 draw by Gol Gohar in AFC Champions League Two opener

Al Jazira were held to a 0-0 draw by Gol Gohar Sirjan in Hisor on 15 September 2026 in the opening round of Group B of the AFC Champions League Two.

UAE media chief holds talks with Azerbaijan presidential aide and US presidential adviser at Arab Media Summit

NMA chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed met Azerbaijan’s presidential aide and a US presidential adviser at the Arab Media Summit to deepen media cooperation and dialogue.

Al Ain rout Al Nassr 4-0 in AFC Champions League Elite opener

Al Ain defeated Al Nassr 4-0 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite opener; Soufiane Rahimi became the club’s top scorer in the competition with 19 goals.

UAE floating hospital in Al Arish receives 11 new cases from Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish received 11 more patients from Gaza on 16 September, bringing its total since Rafah’s reopening to 115 under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

Formula 1 confirms 2027 calendar with Abu Dhabi hosting the finale

The FIA and Formula One have approved a 24‑race 2027 calendar, expanding Sprints to ten and confirming Abu Dhabi as the season finale following Qatar.

Chinese women entrepreneurs begin Abu Dhabi visit to explore business partnerships

Fifteen senior Chinese women entrepreneurs representing businesses with about 4.85 billion yuan in annual revenue have begun a two‑week visit to the UAE, hosted in Abu Dhabi by the General Women’s Union.

Etihad and Swissport widen ground handling and cargo tie-up to 40 airports

Etihad and Swissport will expand their partnership from 30 to 40 airports, covering ground handling, cargo and potential airport hospitality, with a strong focus on automation and AI.

Khalifa University establishes UNESCO Chair on Global Water Resilience, Innovation and Sustainable Solutions

Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi will host a UNESCO Chair, advancing water research, innovation and policy collaboration ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference and supporting UAE water and net‑zero strategies.

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