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ATHENS, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the National Gallery of Greece in Athens, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Hellenic Republic. H.H. Sheikh Khaled toured the gallery, viewing a selection of artworks reflecting aspects of Greek history and its cultural and civilisational heritage, and documenting the evolution of Greek art across historical periods. During the tour, he was briefed on prominent artworks and their historical and cultural significance, as well as the gallery’s role in preserving and showcasing the artistic heritage…

OMODA & JAECOO has surpassed 1.4 million cumulative global vehicle sales in three and a half years and outlined its next phase of product and technology development at OMODA X NIGHT, held as part of the brands’ International User Summit in China. Shawn Xu, CEO of OMODA & JAECOO International, presented a roadmap covering hybrid powertrains, intelligent parking and AI cockpit technology, alongside the global debut of OMODA X. The announcements set out how the brands intend to respond to customer needs as they expand into more international markets. “We always put our customers first. Together with them, we are…

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) featured a series of high-level panel discussions exploring how finance, technology, policy and innovation can accelerate the transition to a resilient, inclusive green economy. Discussions spanned green and blended finance, clean energy and water, climate resilience, food security and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving sustainable solutions at scale. The “Blended Finance: Unlocking the Power of Innovative Solutions” session featured Dr Aliou Gori Diouf, Senegal’s Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition; Naveen Raza, Head of the Net-Zero Transition in the…

MoU aims to integrate genetic data, biomarkers, nutrition and artificial intelligence to support personalised healthcare and healthy ageing Published: Fri 23 Oct 2026, 9:07 AM American Hospital Dubai and 10XREVIV, a precision wellness and health technology company based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting precision, preventive and longevity healthcare in the UAE and the wider region. 10XREVIV operates across precision nutrition, women’s health, longevity, advanced therapeutics and human optimisation medicine. The company has developed the MYiOX Health consumer platform and MYiOX Pro clinician software, alongside nutritional engineering and genetic…

DAMASCUS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Award for Public Finance (SAPF) organised an introductory seminar in Damascus, the Syrian capital, in cooperation with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), affiliated with the League of Arab States, and under the patronage of Mohammed Hassan Al-Sakkaf, Minister of Administrative Development of the Syrian Arab Republic. The seminar formed part of the Award’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence across the Arab region and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise in public financial management and institutional excellence. The event brought together officials, specialists, and professionals interested in advancing financial and…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strategic relations and various aspects of cooperation and joint action with Dr Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, during a phone call. The two sides explored ways to strengthen cooperation in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly countries. During the call, they also discussed a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly developments in the Middle East, and the importance of supporting efforts to…

For many people, shisha is a familiar part of an evening out. It comes with conversation, coffee and long hours at a table. But doctors have warned that the habit should not be seen as a safer or lighter version of smoking. An hour-long shisha session can be like smoking 40 cigarettes, Dr Mohammed Fawzi Katranji, a pulmonologist at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group said, warning that many users do not consider themselves smokers at all. Speaking at ‘Quit Like Sweden: The Swedish Experience’ conference, Dr Katranji said this is one of the biggest challenges doctors face when discussing…

ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Investopia Mediterranean – Athens kicked off in the Greek capital. The event brought together approximately 500 senior government officials, business leaders, investors and representatives of financial institutions from the UAE and Greece, including five Greek government ministers. The event aims to advance the economic partnership between the two countries by exploring new investment opportunities, strengthening cooperation between UAE and Greek companies across new economy sectors, and opening new avenues for growth and investment across the Mediterranean and its wider markets. The event focused on transforming the growing momentum in UAE–Greece relations into practical areas…

SHARJAH, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the Department of Government Relations, inaugurated Ethraa Career Fair 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah on Thursday, with more than 70 financial, banking and insurance institutions offering over 1,350 job opportunities to UAE nationals. The fair was organised by the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) in cooperation with the Central Bank of the UAE, Nafis, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Expo Centre Sharjah. It aims to support Emiratization and to connect national talent with employment opportunities across…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has stressed the importance of preserving traditional sports as an integral part of the UAE’s national identity and cultural heritage, and passing them on to future generations. His remarks came as he received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and reviewed preparations for the ninth Dalma Historic Sailing Festival, scheduled to take place from 30th October – 15th November. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the need to encourage young people to participate in traditional sports through programmes and initiatives that…