ABU DHABI / WAM Archaeological discoveries and scientific studies announced across the UAE during 2026 have revealed new chapters in the nation’s human history, settlement patterns, and ancient economic life, reshaping the understanding of the region from prehistoric times to the Bronze Age. The findings stem from ongoing survey, excavation, and research efforts that provide deeper insight into how ancient …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has launched the first phase of the Women Farmer Field Schools (FFS) programme as part of the “Empowering Women Farmers” initiative. The initiative was launched under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council …

ABU DHABI / WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 75 trucks carrying 800 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s continuing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs amid the humanitarian conditions in the Strip. The convoys included shelter materials, food …

PARAMARIBO/WAM Sharif Essa Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Brazil, presented his credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, to Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of Suriname. Al Suwaidi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 99 percent regarding the disclosure of the audited financial statements of H1 2026 of its listed companies. This falls within the legal timeframe specified for the disclosure of listed companies’ financial results, which is 45 days from the end of the relevant …

DUBAI/GULF TIME When a child becomes critically ill, their condition can change within minutes. Severe breathing difficulties, seizures, serious infections, complications following surgery or sudden organ failure can all require a level of monitoring and treatment that goes beyond a general pediatric ward. This is where a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) becomes critical. King’s College Hospital London – Dubai …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded the first-ever nesting of an Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) in the emirate, marking a significant milestone for marine biodiversity in Abu Dhabi. Discovered on Saadiyat Island, the nest represents a rare and exceptional occurrence. Abu Dhabi’s mainland coast and offshore islands are primarily recognised as nesting …

ABU DHABI / WAM Book fair themes are condensed cultural statements that encapsulate the vision of the organising institution and define the event’s place within the international cultural landscape. From this perspective, the theme of the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026), ‘Turn the Page and Read the World’, takes on a significance that extends beyond its linguistic …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026) will take place from 28 August to 6 September at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Extended to 10 …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President András Baka of Hungary on the occasion of State Foundation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …