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WASHINGTON, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — US President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday to remove 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products in a move that could benefit companies from the northern state. President Trump’s order exempted plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and packing crates and boxes, as well as fresh and dried seaweed, the White House said. The changes will take effect on 30th October. The US President imposed the 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports in August. Source: Emirates News Agency

NAGOYA, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday, with the UAE finishing 17th overall and third among Arab nations after winning nine medals — two gold, two silver and five bronze. Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majed Al-Osaimi declared the Games closed at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, where UAE athlete Mohammed Othman carried the national flag. Noura Al Ketbi and Thikra Al Kaabi won gold in shot put and the 100 metres, respectively, while Maryam Al Zeyoudi claimed two silvers in shot put and discus. Bronze medals went to Al…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes defeated Vasilii “Dumpling” Kamotskii by unanimous decision to retain the Super Heavyweight Title as POWER SLAP 25: DA HAWAIIAN HITMAN VS. DUMPLING, presented by Monster Energy, thrilled a sold-out crowd at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday. In a highly anticipated rematch, Viernes and Kamotskii went the full five rounds before the judges scored the contest 48-44, 47-45 and 47-45 in favour of the defending champion. The result saw Viernes retain his title against Kamotskii following the pair’s first meeting at Power Slap 13 in June 2025,…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia during a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on expanding private sector cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and exploring new investment opportunities. Lootah said, “We are continuing to strengthen trade relations between Dubai and Colombia in ways that advance our shared interests, increase bilateral trade and investment flows, and…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which His Highness expressed his sincere condolences over the victims of an attack targeting a church in Karak governorate. His Highness also extended his condolences and sympathy to the people of Jordan and the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack. His Highness affirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Jordan against anything that seeks to…

A Batman comic book that weighs 4.4kg, comes with a detachable lens and is designed to resemble a camera is on display at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), with a price tag of Dh60,000. Only 47 copies of Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition are being produced worldwide. The handcrafted collector’s edition is being exhibited at the Argent Comics booth at the event, which runs until Sunday at Aljada. The book is inspired by the camera featured on the famous cover of Batman: The Killing Joke, originally published in 1988. Its aluminium boards are lined with goatskin, while…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed that the 12 winners of the “My Ras Al Khaimah – Where Mountains Meet the Sea” art competition, held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, and their families be invited to visit the emirate to experience its natural beauty, heritage and hospitality after reviewing the winning artworks. The Crown Prince said, “They painted Ras Al Khaimah before ever seeing it. A homeland can find a place in the heart before the eyes have seen it. We…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) is participating as the Guest of Honour at the 24th International and African Congress of the (AMPBD), taking place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 22 to 25 October 2026, under the theme “Modern Dentistry in the Service of the Patient”. AEEDC Dubai’s participation in this international and African event highlights Dubai’s growing role in building global platforms that bring together expertise, professionals, institutions and specialised companies across the dental sector. It also emphasises the importance of strengthening UAE–Morocco relations and expanding cooperation with African…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Hichilema. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Business has been presented to FIX Dessert Chocolatier. The award recognises the company’s success in turning an idea that began as a home business in Dubai into a global commercial venture that had an extraordinary impact on the chocolate industry and helped establish a new category named ‘Dubai Chocolate’. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “The Dubai-it Award…