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MADRID, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – The UAE national bodybuilding and fitness team claimed 10 medals, including five gold, three silver and two bronze, alongside three overall champion titles at the World Championships organised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) in Spain from 30th October to 1st November. Gold medals went to Rashid Mohammed Al Habsi (men’s physique, 176cm), Tariq Mousa Mubarak (masters physique), Abdullah Mubarak Al Mutairi (masters classic bodybuilding) and Abdullah Hassan Al Marzouqi, who secured two golds in masters and men’s bodybuilding. The first three also won overall champion titles. Silver medallists were Khalid…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Executives from three global companies specialising in financial technology and banking solutions said the UAE has consolidated its position as a global hub for financial innovation and the development of digital payments and wealth-management solutions, supported by an advanced regulatory environment and integrated digital infrastructure. SC Ventures, the innovation and venture-building arm of Standard Chartered, said it has established more than 10 ventures in the UAE in less than three years, describing the achievement as unprecedented across its global markets. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the second day of Dubai Future…

AL AIN, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Continental chess presidents and senior international officials inaugurated the fourth edition of the FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships in Al Ain, where an intense opening day ended with five players sharing the Open lead and three tied at the top of the Girls’ standings, all with perfect scores after three rapid rounds. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the championships are organised by Al Ain Chess & Mind Games Club in cooperation with FIDE and the UAE…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — SEHA Al Dhafra Hospitals, part of SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, will host the Fifth Health Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, from 4th to 6th November at Baynounah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Region, with around 10,000 visitors expected. The programme will bring together community health awareness, medical specialities and innovation in healthcare. Held under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, under the theme “Health is a Way of Life”, the forum aligns with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026 by focusing on family health and promoting awareness…

SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has launched its Innovation Month 2026 Activities under the theme “We Are All Partners in Innovation”, as part of its participation in the UAE Innovates initiative. Running throughout November, the activities feature a diverse agenda of practical workshops, interactive experiences and knowledge-sharing initiatives designed to empower employees to explore innovative solutions to workplace challenges, develop future-ready skills and translate creative ideas into practices that enhance institutional performance. The activities reflect SFD’s commitment to embedding innovation as an integral part of its operations by creating opportunities for experimentation, learning and…

From embroidered wedding dresses to traditional jewellery and bridal chests, a recent exhibition in Abu Dhabi gave visitors a look at centuries of Ottoman and Anatolian wedding traditions. Titled Bridal Treasures: A Journey Through Ottoman and Anatolian Trousseaus, the exhibition was held at Manarat Al Saadiyat during October 18-26, bringing together traditional garments, accessories and household objects associated with marriage preparations. The exhibition explored the tradition of preparing a bridal trousseau, a collection of clothing, jewellery and household items gathered for a bride before her wedding. These items were often handmade by women in the family, with embroidery and other skills…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– The Arab Youth Centre (AYC), in collaboration with the New Economy Academy (NEA), has launched the New Economy Program 2026 to help 400 young Arabs understand how technology, sustainability and creativity are changing the way people work and build businesses. The first cohort of 100 participants began training today, marking the start of four cohorts delivered online in Arabic throughout November. Bringing together young men and women from across the Arab world, the programme connects major economic shifts with decisions about careers, skills and entrepreneurship. At its core is a practical focus on how opportunities…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced a new partnership providing up to 6,000 Japanese startups with direct access to its innovation ecosystem, opening new opportunities for collaboration, investment and international expansion. The announcement came during the second day of the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, as DIFC also revealed that the number of artificial intelligence (AI), FinTech and innovation companies operating within its ecosystem had exceeded 2,000. During the Dubai FinTech Summit, DIFC also unveiled plans to launch the Dubai FinTech Stack, an initiative designed to provide an integrated infrastructure supporting the establishment, growth and…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Light + Intelligent Building Middle East is marking its 20th edition by highlighting the growing importance of interconnected systems in shaping smarter, more sustainable spaces. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the milestone edition of the annual trade show will run from 12-14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing innovations transforming how spaces are connected, controlled, illuminated, and experienced. After two decades as the region’s hub for lighting and building technology, the Dubai-based event demonstrates how technologies that once operated independently are increasingly working together to improve building performance, enhance occupant comfort,…

SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and Honorary President of the Emirates Writers Union, met on Tuesday morning with Dr Sultan Al Amimi, Chairman of the Union’s Board of Directors, and its board members, in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority. The meeting took place at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City. Culture and support for emerging talent At the beginning of the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan welcomed those present, highlighting the significant…