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Arts & Culture

Under the patronage of the UAE President, 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens

The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opened at ADNEC on 13 September 2026, hosting 1,500+ events over six days under the patronage of the UAE President.

13 September 2026

Government Affairs

UAE President appoints Dr Sabaa Salem Al Kaabi as Secretary‑General of Council for Fatwa

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr Sabaa Salem Al Kaabi as Secretary‑General of the UAE Council for Fatwa. He served as acting…

13 September 2026

Government Affairs

UAE President concludes state visit to Germany

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan left Munich on 11 September 2026, concluding a multi‑day state visit to Germany.

12 September 2026

Economy

UAE President meets German business leaders during state visit

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met German business leaders in Berlin to discuss strengthening investment, trade and co‑operation in innovation, technology and energy.

12 September 2026

Government Affairs

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Egypt’s foreign minister discuss regional developments

UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed spoke by phone with Egypt’s Dr Badr Abdelatty on 11 Sept 2026 to discuss regional developments and to review longstanding UAE–Egypt relations.

12 September 2026

Economy

Khalifa Fund opens NEXUS applications for Emirati founders until 20 September

Khalifa Fund’s NEXUS AI incubator at MZN Hub Abu Dhabi is open to Emirati founders until 20 September. Thirty startups will join a free, equity‑free programme with mentoring,…

11 September 2026

Arts & Culture

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi to open eighth edition on 8 December

The eighth Culture Summit Abu Dhabi runs 8–10 December 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, exploring ‘Towards a Reimagined Commons’ across sessions on memory, space and imagination.

11 September 2026

Security

Abu Dhabi Police commander-in-chief hosts Egyptian ambassador to discuss security cooperation

Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi received Egypt's Ambassador Essam Ashour at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters to discuss cooperation and exchange of policing expertise.

11 September 2026

Sport

Sheikh Hazza reviews Al Ain sports and heritage plans with Abu Dhabi Councils

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed met Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Falconers’ Club officials to review Al Ain plans for community races, Desert and Baja stages, and heritage sports…

11 September 2026

Economy

UAE National Pavilion concludes Al Alamein Airshow participation

The UAE National Pavilion — organised by Abu Dhabi's ADNEC Group — closed its Al Alamein Airshow 2026 run after 3,805 visitors, 136 meetings and two memoranda of…

11 September 2026