Education
Sharjah university establishes UNESCO Chair for Arabic, AI and digital heritage
AUS signed an agreement with UNESCO to establish a chair on Arabic, AI and digital heritage.
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Energy
First Saudi Aramco diesel shipment reaches Baniyas
The Starling began unloading about 63,784 tonnes of diesel.
Health
Abu Dhabi health mission to China held 32 meetings and site visits
The health and life-sciences delegation discussed potential cooperation in AI, precision medicine and new therapies in China.
Business
Abu Dhabi establishes company to take TAMM platform to global markets
TAMM Global was established to operate the digital public-services platform, license its intellectual property and partner with governments abroad.
Health
Abia reports 25 eye-care centres and 31,152 screenings
Abia State says it has established 25 eye clinics and vision centres across its 17 local government areas. The state’s Eye Health Management Bureau reported the programme’s cumulative outputs at a World Sight Day event in Umuahia on 15 October.
Culture
Abu Dhabi calendar announces events for late 2026 and early 2027
The announced programme includes art fairs, a biennial, festivals, a museum opening and sports events.
Agriculture
Anambra distributes 2,000 improved palm seedlings to farmers
Anambra State distributed 2,000 improved palm seedlings and farm implements to farmers in a programme with its Environment Ministry, the Federal College of Agriculture in Ishiagu and TechSave Nigeria. The state report, published on 12 October, said the distribution took place at the ministry premises in Awka.
Economy
ADRA reports 5% rise in Abu Dhabi new licences in first half of 2026
New licences, renewals and advertising permits rose in the first six months, alongside other entrepreneurship and industry indicators.
Culture
Aleppo’s Umayyad Mosque reopens after restoration
The historic mosque reopened after restoration and rehabilitation work.
Finance
UAE central bank convenes second climate forum on financial risks
The 8–9 October Abu Dhabi forum examined climate change implications for financial stability and monetary policy.
Education
Dubai Culture and World Cities Culture Forum name 20 fellows
The six-month programme brings together 20 mid-career professionals to develop cultural policy projects for their cities.
Education
Al-Furat prepares to resume classes at Raqqa main campus
The branch completed preparations for a planned return to its main campus after nearly 14 years.