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DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at accelerating the adoption of Agentic AI solutions across Dubai’s private sector, enabling companies to enhance productivity and improve operational efficiency. The agreements were signed with Nebius Academy, the education and training arm of AI cloud company Nebius, which has a market capitalisation exceeding US$63 billion, and Lovable, a leading software creation platform, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack by Israeli settlers on a European diplomatic delegation during a visit to the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this act constitutes a blatant violation of international laws, charters, and norms, which guarantee the full protection of diplomats and diplomatic missions. The Ministry emphasized that such actions exacerbate the deteriorating situation in the region and impede international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability. The Ministry called for an independent and…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of H.H .Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which is set to begin tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX 2026 has attracted 60 sponsors and 23 partners and supporters, as well as 3,000 companies from 60 countries,…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As one of the world’s largest specialised exhibitions and the largest in the region across energy, water, sustainability and digital transformation, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, green hydrogen, smart and sustainable cities, health and safety and other related sectors, WETEX provides local and international companies with a leading platform to launch and promote innovative technologies and brands. A major…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Rory McIlroy will return to Emirates Golf Club in January in search of a record-extending fifth Dallah Trophy, after confirming his place at the 2027 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which takes place from 21–24 January. The World Number Two and career Grand Slam winner is now a six-time Major champion, having successfully defended his Masters title at Augusta National in April. He became only the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets, after Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods, and drew level with Faldo’s tally of six Majors. It capped a remarkable…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the secondary listing of two sovereign bond issuances totaling USD 1.55 billion by the Republic of the Congo, as the first sovereign issuer from Africa to list securities on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing enhances the visibility of the Republic’s sovereign debt profile among Middle Eastern and global institutional investors while deepening financial sector collaboration between the UAE and the Republic of the Congo. The listings include: • USD 700 million 9.500% Amortising Notes due 17 February 2035 • USD 850 million 9.500% Amortising Notes due 26 May 2036 By completing a…
Fourteen major financial institutions, collectively managing over $5 trillion in assets under management, have made plans during the first half of 2026 to set up in Abu Dhabi Global Market, its chairman said.The emirate’s economy grew by 7 per cent in 2025, with non-oil economy increasing by 8 per cent and contributing more than half of the total GDP, Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London on Thursday.Previously, ADGM reported that firms which established operations during the same period collectively oversaw more than $2.1 trillion in global assets.“Abu Dhabi has long-term…
Harry Styles paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne by performing an unreleased song on the second anniversary of his death.The 32-year-old singer performed the track, titled What Is Enough, during his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, October 16, exactly two years after Payne’s death in 2024.According to Variety, Harry introduced the acoustic song during the encore of his Together, Together tour performance, revealing that he had written it around two years earlier but had not released it publicly.Before performing, Harry spoke to the audience about the people who had supported him throughout his…
Elina Svitolina announced on Monday she is divorcing fellow tennis star Gael Monfils after five years of marriage.Ukraine’s Svitolina, the world number six, married French player Monfils in July 2021 and they have a four-year-old daughter together.”I need to find my way back to myself and I cannot do that within our marriage,” the 32-year-old Svitolina said in a social media post.”It is the hardest truth I have ever had to face and the hardest thing I have ever had to tell the person I love.”Monfils, 40, retired from tennis earlier this month, despite having been expected to make farewell…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — This holiday season, Expo City Dubai’s much-loved Winter City is set for its most magical edition yet as it joins forces with Disney+ for an unforgettable festive collaboration. Under the theme ‘Once upon a holiday…’, the event will bring beloved stories and characters to life beyond the screens, in a richly themed experience for families and visitors from across the UAE and beyond. Now in its fifth edition, Winter City promises visitors exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences and activations crafted in collaboration with Disney+. Families can experience a lifetime of great stories from Disney+, brought to…