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ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Forbes Middle East concluded the inaugural edition of its Family Business Summit in Abu Dhabi, held over two days at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, under the theme “Where Generations Build Tomorrow”. The summit brought together more than 60 speakers and around 3,500 participants for wide-ranging discussions on family business continuity, wealth management and leadership succession across generations. In remarks during the event, Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Acting Undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, said the UAE has made significant strides in establishing a robust and diversified…

DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence Office in the UAE has launched UAE Vibe Codes, as part of UAE Codes Day, celebrated annually on 29th October. Held this year under the theme “Vibe Coding”, the initiative empowers individuals across society to transform their ideas into websites and digital applications using artificial intelligence in just minutes, without requiring prior programming experience. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the initiative attracted 5,000 participants within its first hour of launch, reflecting strong interest in AI-powered innovation and the UAE’s continued efforts to make technology development more accessible to everyone. By placing…

One of India’s most-anticipated OTT awards is returning to Abu Dhabi, which has also named its headline performer.The International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) will host its digital awards segment on January 22 at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island and noted Bollywood singer, composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya will be its headline performer.The only Indian personality to feature in Bloomberg’s World’s Most Influential Pop-stars list in 2025, Reshammiya’s discography includes more than 1,300 songs in a career spanning nearly three decades.Known for his distinctive voice, Reshammiya started his career as a music director in the 1998 Bollywood film Pyaar Kiya…

MANAMA, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Al Wahda secured a 2-1 victory over Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya at Bahrain National Stadium on Wednesday in the third round of Group A fixtures in the AFC Champions League Two. The win maintained Al Wahda’s perfect record, taking their tally to nine points and keeping them at the top of the group standings, while Al Khaldiya remained bottom with one point. Facundo Kruspzky opened the scoring for Al Wahda in the 43rd minute before Gleison Moreira equalised for Al Khaldiya in the 65th. Alaeddine Zouhir restored Al Wahda’s lead in the 74th minute to…

Families of victims of South Korea’s deadly Halloween crowd crush have demanded that footage of the disaster used in the latest installment of ‘Call of Duty’ be removed, a representative told AFP Thursday, condemning its “complete lack of sensitivity”.”Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4″, the newest edition of the hit franchise, features a full-scale North Korean invasion of the South, beginning with a surprise attack by Pyongyang’s forces.In a scene from the game that briefs players on the damage caused by the invasion, footage from the deadly 2022 crush that killed more than 150 revellers is used to depict the…

ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has selected 40 startups for Cohort 19, its largest intake to date, following a record 2,502 applications from 117 countries. The selected startups collectively raised US$296 million (AED1.09 billion), reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. With an acceptance rate of 1.6 percent, the new cohort brings together startups from 14 countries, with 88 percent joining from international markets, bringing the total number of startups in Hub71’s ecosystem to 644. Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, said, “Cohort 19 reflects…

Marvel fans in India will get to watch Avengers: Doomsday a day earlier than those in the United States, with the film now scheduled to hit Indian cinemas on December 17, 2026.The announcement was made by Marvel India on Wednesday alongside a special Diwali message from Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.The upcoming superhero film will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, a day before its scheduled US release on December 18.In a video shared by Marvel India, Robert greeted Indian fans with Namaste India before he and Chris reflected on the meaning of Diwali.Chris spoke about the festival marking…

ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — In light of the delicate circumstances facing the region, the United Arab Emirates affirmed that dialogue and adherence to international law are essential to addressing the ongoing crises. This reflects the UAE’s steadfast commitment to resolving disputes through diplomatic and peaceful means. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s call to exercise wisdom and pursue political solutions to help contain tensions, prevent further escalation, safeguard regional security and stability, and promote development and prosperity for the region’s people. The Ministry emphasised the need to intensify diplomatic efforts and…

ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised a UAE-Benin business roundtable to explore trade and investment opportunities under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Deputy Director of African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Khalid bin Hadi, a member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Beninese delegation included Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister…

VIENNA, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, participated in the 13th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC COP13) in Vienna, joining discussions on combating fraud, environmental crime, child exploitation and violence against women, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in security operations. The Ministry hosted an event titled “From Cooperation to Action: How Law Enforcement Agencies, International Organisations, and Private Sector Partners Can Contribute to Combating Organised Fraud”, focusing on strengthening security partnerships, accelerating information sharing and improving coordination in cross-border investigations. UAE…