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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has fined a paper and plastics manufacturing company in the ICAD industrial zone 15,000 dirhams for worn-out silos, heavy emissions and failure to comply with air pollution control standards. The fine is a continuation of regular inspections under the emirate's strategy to improve air quality.
Aziz KarimovFarah Al Qaisi, whose brother also stuttered and died in 2015, is developing the Stutter Community and wants to open a center in Abu Dhabi bringing together speech therapists and psychologists. Premises and funding have not yet been found. In parallel, projects on stuttering diagnostics are underway with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. Farah Al Qaisi, whose brother also stuttered and died in 2015, is building the Stutter Community and wants to open a centre in Abu Dhabi bringing together speech therapists and psychologists. Premises and funding have not yet been secured. In parallel, projects on stuttering diagnostics are under way with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
Otabek YusupovThe Department of Municipalities and Transport of Abu Dhabi has announced a project worth AED 872 million ($237 million): seven bridges and three tunnels covering 166,000 square metres will connect Ramhan and Jubail islands to the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed motorway (E12). Completion is expected in 2027.
Aziz KarimovRussian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that the core of the Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi has been determined, but the final list is still being prepared. The meeting is scheduled for after November 4; the exact date has not been agreed.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump said that possible talks with Putin and Zelensky could take place 'in the very near future.' A meeting format in Abu Dhabi is being discussed with the participation of the US, Ukraine, Russia and, possibly, the European Union.
Otabek YusupovHead of the Main Directorate of the General Staff Igor Kostyukov evaded journalist Alexander Yunashev's question about the composition of the Russian delegation for the planned Russia–US–Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi. According to Life.ru, a new round is possible in mid-November; the delegation's composition has not been approved and will be determined by Vladimir Putin.
Otabek YusupovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met with Mark Carney in Ottawa; the sides signed agreements on cooperation in mining, logistics, energy and investment, and companies from the two countries intend to raise trade to C$21.1 billion ($15 billion). The visit comes against the backdrop of the Cepa concluded in July and the UAE's commitment to invest $50 billion.
Aziz KarimovThe press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, said that a specific day for the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi has not been agreed. Earlier, Yuri Ushakov allowed for a meeting in the first half of November and said Russia was ready to resume talks after November 4.
Aziz KarimovMark Leppard, who led the BSAK British school in Abu Dhabi for 12 years and worked in the Gulf region for 30 years, will leave in August to become head of Singapore's Tanglin Trust School. He will be succeeded by Robin Macpherson of Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen, who previously worked at Repton School Dubai.
Otabek YusupovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to Canada on Monday, where he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The sides will discuss strengthening bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the UAE and Canada. Specific sectors of cooperation were not announced in advance.
Aziz KarimovThe next round of trilateral talks may take place within the next two weeks in Abu Dhabi or in Switzerland, Reuters reports citing a source. The exact date has not been determined. Zelensky announced an agreement on a technical meeting in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, and Ushakov confirmed Moscow's readiness to resume the process.
Otabek YusupovAstraZeneca and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi are launching a long-term partnership: about 30 clinical studies on cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic diseases. The first six studies have already passed feasibility assessment, with the start due before the end of the year. A collaboration with Oracle on hypertension using AI has also been announced.
Otabek YusupovThe British school Harrow will open a campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi in August 2027 after a delay. Founding Headmaster Adrian Frost spoke about the 'extended day' model, meals without lunchboxes from home, and plans to create the emirate's first boarding house no earlier than two years from now. Tuition will range from AED 80,000 to 106,000 per year. The British school Harrow will open its campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi in August 2027 after a delay to its original timeline. Founding headmaster Adrian Frost spoke about the extended-day model, meals without lunchboxes brought from home, and plans to establish the emirate's first boarding house no earlier than two years from now. Tuition will range from 80,000 to 106,000 dirhams per year.
Javlon TursunovKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that talks involving Russia, the US and Ukraine are planned for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi. The exact date has not been determined. The key topic will be ensuring the security of the parties after a peace agreement; European participation is possible but depends on the position of European states.
Otabek YusupovAbu Dhabi has introduced an Emiratisation policy for private education: over five years, private schools in the capital will hire 2,000 teachers — UAE citizens — primarily in social studies, Arabic language and Islamic studies. The programme is supported by the Ministry of Human Resources, the Nafis council and major school operators, including GEMS Education, Taaleem, Sabis and others.
Javlon TursunovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that for a possible trilateral meeting between Russia, the US and Ukraine, 'for now we are talking about Abu Dhabi.' He also said that a phone call between Putin and Trump is not currently planned, refused to disclose details of Putin's talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and noted that Putin's participation in the G20 summit in Miami has not yet been decided.
Sevara AzamovaUAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received members of the country's jiu-jitsu national team, coaches and administrative staff in Abu Dhabi, congratulating them on their medal success at the 20th Asian Games in Japan (Aichi-Nagoya 2026).
Javlon TursunovAbu Dhabi-based medical company M42 unveiled the AI platform Ossi at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, created in partnership with Microsoft. The system of four AI agents helps doctors prepare for consultations, keep records and code documentation. According to the company's estimate, the platform will allow doctors to spend up to 60% more time with patients and is already available at seven centres in the UAE and Bahrain.
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