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SHARJAH, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Police, with the Tourism Police acting on its behalf, took part in the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) on Wednesday at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, as part of measures it is carrying out to strengthen the tourism security framework. Omar Ahmed Abu Alzoud, who is the Director General of the General Directorate of Criminal Security and Ports at the Sharjah Police, stressed that taking part in the forum shows a dedication to enhancing institutional integration and to broadening the scope of cooperation with various government bodies and organisations…
ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026 judo tournament opened on Thursday evening at Mubadala Arena under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region. The opening day’s lightweight competitions were attended by Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Derie, President of the UAE Judo Federation and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer, delegation heads and federation board members. The tournament continues on Friday with preliminary rounds and finals in the middleweight categories, featuring judokas from various countries. UAE competitors are scheduled…
ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — AI investment and adoption are accelerating across the global energy industry, with leaders increasingly seeing financial returns and recognizing the technology’s potential to strengthen energy reliability and resilience, according to new research from ADNOC, XRG and Microsoft. The third annual Powering Possible report, titled Energy Resilience in the Intelligence Era, reveals a significant shift from AI experimentation to implementation. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of energy leaders now rank AI among their top two corporate priorities, up from 42% in 2025, while adoption of agentic AI has more than doubled in the past year. Investment…
The days before Diwali have a glow all their own — the lights going up, the Gold Souk glittering a little more enticingly, a sense of something auspicious stirring. In Dubai, where the Indian diaspora runs deep, you can feel it building. At its heart is Dhanteras, two days before Diwali and one of the biggest gold-buying moments of the year, when tradition calls for carrying something precious — gold above all — over the threshold to welcome good fortune in. There’s just one wrinkle this year. Gold has rarely been this expensive — 24-carat is circling Dh500 a gram…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Innovation City Free Zone Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, has launched the region’s first TikTok LIVE Creator Studio, marking a new milestone in connecting technology, talent and the creator economy. The initiative aims to support digital content creation and provide an environment that encourages the growth of the creator economy. The launch took place in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of Innovation City Free Zone Authority; Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of RAK Chamber; Boxia Liu, Head of TikTok LIVE for MENA and Türkiye; Anas…
ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, the largest dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center in the region, is calling on photography enthusiasts across the UAE to turn their lenses towards the marine world and participate in the One Ocean Photo Contest, held in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards. Open to all UAE citizens and residents aged 10 and above, the contest celebrates the marine environment worldwide as well as across the Arabian Region, encouraging participants to use creative expression to raise awareness of the importance of ocean biodiversity…
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Construction has begun on two pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah in a project designed to improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic across the landmark destination. It is a joint project by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Holding Community Management. The first bridge will be built near Shoreline, at the entrance to Palm Jumeirah, with completion scheduled for June 2027. The second, at Golden Mile adjacent to the retail frontages, is due in October 2027. Together they will have a combined capacity of 2,700 pedestrians per hour — exceeding current demand and allowing…
ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Roberto Pesantes, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador. During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and avenues for cooperation across the economic, trade and investment sectors within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. They also reviewed a number of issues of mutual interest related to strengthening cooperation in tourism, culture, education and air transport. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed…
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mashreq Bank PSC (MASQ) today reported record nine-month profit before tax of AED 7.3 billion for the period ended 30 September 2026, up 18% year-on-year. Operating income increased 11% to AED 10.4 billion, with growth in operating profit and an improvement in impairments supporting the increase in earnings. Net profit before tax increased 18% year-on-year to AED 7.3 billion, with AED 635 million of the increase from operating profit growth of 10% on 11% revenue growth, and AED 482 million from the improvement in impairments, from a charge of AED 366 million in 9M…
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The third edition of the Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference, organised by the Financial Audit Authority under the theme ‘Smart Audit,’ opened today in Dubai. The conference brings together senior officials, experts and specialists in auditing, oversight, governance, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to examine the changes shaping the future of government auditing and explore emerging trends and applications that can strengthen the effectiveness of government audit practices and their readiness for future challenges. The conference, held at the Joharah Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, highlights a new phase in the evolution of auditing and oversight,…