The National Media Authority is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to present licensing and content‑accreditation services, engage publishers and support the UAE’s publishing sector.
Abu Dhabi is combining heritage events with technology-led competitions, from jiu-jitsu and motorsport to AI autonomous racing, and will host the 47th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2028.
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.
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, AI tracks and investor showcases.
Exhibitors at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will offer a 35% discount on books across the event (13–18 Sept 2026) via the ADIBF digital payment system.
Abu Dhabi hosted the fifth Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders Programme, welcoming 53 emerging diplomats from 15+ Arab countries and showcasing the Ministry’s Smart Mission consular prototype.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is leading the UAE delegation to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026 to discuss finance, energy transition and cooperation.
