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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 the situation in the Middle East during a phone call with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad. The two sides also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to the longstanding fraternal relations between the UAE and Egypt. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — A United Arab Emirates delegation, led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has concluded a five-day working visit to the People’s Republic of China. During the visit, the delegation held discussions with leading Chinese companies on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in advanced energy technologies, energy storage systems and electric mobility, while exploring investment and technology partnerships that support the development, efficiency and sustainability of the UAE’s energy and transport sectors. The delegation included representatives of Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi…
Gold prices in Dubai climbed higher on Monday morning, with the 24K variant continuing to trade above Dh500 per gram.According to data by Dubai Jewellery Group, the 24K variant was trading at Dh504.25 per gram, gaining Dh2.25 after closing at Dh502 over the weekend.The other variants, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were trading slightly higher at Dh467, Dh447.75, Dh383.75, and Dh299.25, respectively.Globally, spot gold was trading at $4,178.4 per ounce, gaining 0.42 per cent as of 9:17am UAE time. Silver was trading at $57.63 per ounce, gaining 1.46 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska won her first title on the WTA tour as she shook off early nerves to beat Sonay Kartal 2-6 6-4 6-2 at the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.Left-hander Chwalinska deployed a defensive right-handed lob to disrupt Kartal’s flow and outwitted the Briton with clever changes of direction and winners into the corners.Briton Kartal, 170th in the WTA rankings and the lowest-ranked finalist in a WTA 1000 tournament, dominated the first set with powerful forehands as her Polish opponent’s drop shots and slices kept landing wide.But Chwalinska, fresh off a win over childhood friend Iga Swiatek,…
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather for Monday, with a chance of convective clouds forming over eastern and southern areas in the afternoon, bringing rain. The weather will be humid at night and on Tuesday morning in some coastal areas, with a possibility of fog or mist formation. In a statement today, the NCM said winds would be light to moderate, fresh to strong at times with clouds, causing blowing dust. Winds will blow from southeast to northwest at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching…
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Scott Gilmore, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Canada and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries and promotes prosperity for their peoples. The two sides also reviewed progress in cooperation and partnership across several sectors, particularly the economic, investment and trade sectors, in support of sustainable growth in both friendly countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah…
SHARJAH, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The third-quarter report for 2026 issued by the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), revealed that the foundation financed 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a total of AED3.727 million. Additionally, the report spotlighted the addition of 168 new projects to the membership fold, alongside 490 Eitimad license transactions (new and renewed) and 307 e-commerce licenses. It also noted that 351 entrepreneurs participated in skill-building programmess, while 51 owners received specialised business consultations. During the third quarter, member projects also secured 198 contracts with…
SHARJAH, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the gracious patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, the ICESCO Regional Family Forum 2026 will take place. The forum is organised by the Regional Office of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) in Sharjah, under the theme “Family… A Balance That Builds the Future”. The forum holds significant importance as a high-level regional platform, bringing together policymakers, experts, academics, representatives from government bodies, regional and international organisations, researchers, media professionals, youth, and…
Children recovering from Influenza A may continue to experience a persistent cough, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite for one to two weeks after the fever subsides, doctors in the UAE have said, urging parents not to overlook symptoms that persist during recovery. While most children recover from the acute infection within five to seven days, some may take longer to regain their usual energy levels and eating habits. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort, can also affect children during the illness and sometimes linger briefly afterwards. Dr Nirosha Ponnuraj, Specialist Paediatrician at Prime Medical Center, Jumeirah…
Dubai’s approval of shared housing is unlikely to bring rents down, but instead could push the rents higher in those communities, according to property experts.Shared housing in Dubai is being brought under stricter regulations, with more than 44 areas approved for shared accommodation. Dubai Municipality has set minimum space, safety and facility requirements, while landlords must obtain permits and comply with occupancy rules. The measures aim to curb overcrowding and protect tenants’ rights.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“Dubai has always had shared housing. It just never had it on paper,” he said. Partitioned…