At a briefing on 8 October 2026, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health outlined anticipatory health as a focus for the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, scheduled for 20–22 October under the theme “To Sense is to Predict”. The initiative links genomics, precision medicine and artificial intelligence with earlier identification of health risks.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM), reporting Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Future Health
Dubai Miracle Garden opened its 15th season on 8 October 2026 under the theme “Fifteen Years, Blooming Together”. The garden covers 72,000 square metres and features more than 200 million flowers. For the first time, organisers plan to introduce a different theme each week during the season, which is scheduled to run through 31 May 2027.
The RISE initiative aims to help parents from families at higher risk of child poverty enter or progress in work, with training plus childcare and travel support.
Khalifa Fund presented products from 10 Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises using artificial intelligence and advanced technologies at AI Everything Abu Dhabi. Their work spans biotechnology, sustainability, fintech, cybersecurity, education and digital health.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM), reporting Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development
Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre said its ADIS International Roadshow would present infrastructure opportunities valued at more than US$56 billion at EXPO REAL in Munich on 5–7 October 2026. The initiative was announced on 30 September and included government entities and development partners.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, reporting Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi presented the architectural vision for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on 5 October 2026, ahead of a planned opening on 11 December. The museum on Saadiyat Island was designed by Frank Gehry and is intended to connect its galleries and public spaces with the island’s coastline, climate and cultural setting.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, reporting Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
A new study lists 202 potential projects across the region. If realised, they could support 73,000 construction job-years and nearly 8,000 long-term jobs.
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning and Permits Centre launched Emirate DNA on 1 October 2026 as a framework for expressing the emirate’s identity in architecture and public space. The initiative was unveiled at LIVEX 2026 and draws on the culture, heritage and environment of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, reporting the Urban Planning and Permits Centre and Department of Municipalities and Transport
The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition opened on 1 October at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The Saudi Press Agency said its ten-day programme spans falconry, hunting, adventure and educational activities.
The “From Local to Global” initiative aims to provide technical and financial support to small and medium-sized industrial and service companies preparing to export.
Source: Jordan News Agency Petra, reporting Export House statement
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