Sport
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.
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Sheikh Nahyan offers condolences to families of two UAE martyrs in Al Ain
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak visited two mourning majlises in Al Ain on 16 Sept 2026, offering condolences to the families of Major Abdullah Shamis Al Menhali and Officer…
Economy
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…
Health
SEHA CLINICS recognised six times at Gold Initiative Certificate in Abu Dhabi
SEHA CLINICS, part of PureHealth, won three Platinum and three Gold distinctions at the Arab Hospitals Federation’s 7th Gold Initiative Certificate in Abu Dhabi, scoring 99/100.
Economy
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.
Economy
Saeed Al Hajeri meets Lord Mervyn Davies, Co‑Chair of UAE–UK Business Council
Saeed Al Hajeri met Lord Mervyn Davies in Abu Dhabi to deepen UAE–UK economic ties and prepare for the Business Council plenary in London in October 2026.
Environment
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…
Economy
UAE, Canada advance economic partnership at Canada Investment Summit 2026
Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi led a UAE delegation to Toronto, pressing for rapid delivery on a US$50bn investment framework and quick implementation of the UAE‑Canada CEPA, with Abu…
Government Affairs
UAE leaders congratulate Co‑Presidents of Nicaragua on Independence Day
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and senior UAE leaders extended congratulations to Nicaragua’s Co‑Presidents on the occasion of their Independence Day on 15 September 2026.
Government Affairs
MoHRE concludes 2026 Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy
MoHRE concluded the 2026 Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy, reporting strong private‑sector compliance, more than 12,000 rest stations and enhanced digital monitoring to protect workers.