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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for updates on the iPhone Duo launch in UAE.] Raihan and Mohammed Shabeeb did not come to Dubai Mall to collect one Apple iPhone Duo. They came for 42. They had booked 100 of Apple’s new foldable phones and were set to pay around Dh600,000 for the first batch they received on launch day, October 23. The two had been buying Apple products in bulk since the iPhone 11 launch, receiving more than 1,000 devices over the years. This time, they were collecting phones from different locations, including Dubai Mall, Mall of the…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy following the martyrdom of two National Guard officers in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in the Najran region. 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, sent similar…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) participated in a fireside chat on climate change and resource security organised by the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, bringing together climate experts, diplomats and policy leaders. The session explored the growing impact of climate change on global security, resource availability and foreign policy priorities, with discussions addressing water scarcity, food security, displacement, and competition over critical minerals and energy resources. It also examined the role of diplomacy and international cooperation in addressing climate-related risks. During the discussion, Dr. Ahmad Al Kamali, Director of the…

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has supported the expansion of Metito Utilities, a Dubai-headquartered investor, developer, and operator of sustainable water and wastewater solutions, into Mozambique, as part of the company’s efforts to continue its expansion and strengthen its presence across Africa. Through the support provided by Dubai International Chamber’s representative office in Mozambique and its coordination between the relevant parties, Metito Utilities, together with VBC Corporation, a Mozambique-based infrastructure developer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FIPAAS, Mozambique’s Water and Sanitation Investment…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), in collaboration with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has launched the Life Sciences Innovation Programme (LSIP) under a strategic research partnership aimed at advancing the UAE’s healthcare innovation ecosystem. The programme will focus on early-stage research across therapeutics, medical devices and other healthcare technologies. Mubadala Bio, Mubadala’s wholly owned life sciences company, and Khalifa University Enterprises Company, Khalifa University’s business and investment arm, will run LSIP jointly with Khalifa University as the delivery partner. The partnership marks an important step in advancing the UAE’s national life sciences ambitions…

Ariana Grande has surprised fans with a new look, trading her signature high ponytail for a short, retro-inspired bob.The 33-year-old singer debuted the hairstyle in a series of Instagram photos on Thursday, October 22, revealing a noticeably different look from the long hairstyles she is known for.Her new hairstyle features a chin-length brown bob with a deep side part, side-swept bangs and ends flipped outwards.Ariana paired the look with a white lace top, a pink ribbon around her neck and her signature winged eyeliner.Her hairstylist, Brandon Pietsch, also shared the transformation on Instagram, describing Ariana as being in her “bob…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched its Emiratisation Policy for Private Education, supported by a major collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (NAFIS), and private education operators SABIS, Taaleem, GEMS Education, International Community Schools, and Liwa Education to expand national talent pathways into teaching across Abu Dhabi. The initiative aims to expand opportunities to attract and train UAE nationals for teaching positions in Abu Dhabi’s private schools by combining regulatory policies, professional training and career development programmes with educational institutions’…

According to TMZ, Harry Styles was filmed in a tense exchange with an autograph seeker on a New York City street after the man appeared to follow him while trying to get his attention.The 32-year-old singer was approached on Wednesday, October 21, by a man holding a copy of his 2019 album Fine Line.In footage obtained by the outlet, Harry can be seen speaking animatedly to the man, with both appearing frustrated during the encounter.At one point, a third person steps between them in an apparent attempt to calm the situation.Harry, who was wearing a blue hoodie and a cap, then…

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai CommerCity, a free zone dedicated to e-commerce in the MENA region and a joint venture between Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group, has announced a collaboration with the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (HSITPL) to support technology companies’ expansion and strengthen business ties between Dubai and Hong Kong. The collaboration will enable companies based in Dubai CommerCity to explore opportunities to establish operations at the Loop Hong Kong Park and expand into Hong Kong, mainland China and other markets. It will also help attract technology companies from Hong…

ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, have attended part of the UAE-Greece Strategic Forum, held today in Athens as part of His Highness’ official visit to the Hellenic Republic, with the participation of leading business figures, investors and officials from both countries. The forum explored opportunities to expand trade and investment partnerships between the two countries, particularly in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and to develop innovative solutions that support food security and enhance supply chain resilience…