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ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today met with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia and their shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation and coordination across various fields in a manner that serves their mutual interests and benefits their peoples. They also discussed a number of issues of mutual…

A firing incident was reported under the jurisdiction of the Juhu Police Station in Mumbai on Sunday, October 18, involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. However, the police statement confirmed that Tiger Shroff was safe and had not suffered any gunshot injuries.”A firing incident has been reported under Juhu Police Station. Actor Tiger Shroff is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries. Further investigation is underway,” according to the statement by Mumbai PoliceFurther details about the circumstances surrounding the firing incident are awaited.Tiger Shroff was last seen in A Harsha’s ‘Baaghi 4’, which also starred Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa and…

DUBAI,18th October, 2026 (WAM)– Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) will organise the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 21st and 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The summit will bring together officials, decision makers, infrastructure developers, business leaders, resilience experts and project financiers to highlight experiences that have proved successful and the factors needed to scale them. This year’s theme, ‘From Success…

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed more than 107 projects with a combined value of AED1.6 billion in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of Dubai’s public spaces and community spaces. Delivered through its Public Facilities Agency, the projects reflect the Municipality’s commitment to expanding the city’s public destinations, enhancing everyday experiences for residents and visitors. The projects form part of an integrated development programme that extends across public parks, beaches, neighbourhood beautification, landscaping community facilities. Beyond its own public destinations, the Agency has contributed to the development of essential facilities for other…

ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the Middle East during a phone call with Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of Morocco. The two sides also reviewed the longstanding fraternal relations between the UAE and Morocco and explored ways to strengthen cooperation in support of their mutual interests and the growth and prosperity of both countries and their peoples. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 18th 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, commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving another record trade performance in the first half of 2026, with the total value of trade across its three economic zones reaching AED246 billion, an increase of 17% compared to the same period last year. The results marked DIEZ’s sixth consecutive year of record first-half trade performance, reflecting the confidence of investors and international trade stakeholders in…

ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 6G Summit in the AI Era, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, will kick off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the two-day summit will bring together leading representatives of regulatory authorities, the technology sector, and international academic and research institutions, providing a regional platform to discuss the technical and regulatory priorities for the next generation of telecommunications. The summit comes at a pivotal time as preparations for 6G technology accelerate, building on the UAE’s leadership and excellence…

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Education Committee held its seventh meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Dubai, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meeting reviewed new legislation and regulatory decisions governing the UAE’s higher education system, university admissions results for the 2026–2027 academic year, and efforts to enhance data quality, alongside the real-time connectivity project and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the higher education system. Dr. Al Awar affirmed that…

BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the World Bank Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for cooperation to advance sustainable economic development, strengthen resilience and improve livelihoods in developing countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. The MoU provides a basis for both institutions to explore joint development initiatives, drawing on their respective financing capabilities,…

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gold Association of Guangdong Province in China. The agreement aims to strengthen the cooperation between the gold and jewellery sectors in Dubai and China, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, by facilitating market access for companies represented by both entities and creating new opportunities for commercial collaboration. The MoU was signed by Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of the Dubai Jewellery Group, and YE Yongguang, Vice President of the Gold Association of Guangdong Province, on behalf of President ZHEN Weigang, during the…