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SEOUL, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s foreign reserves rebounded in October on increased foreign currency assets and management profits, the central bank said Wednesday. The country’s foreign reserves stood at US$443.16 billion as of end-October, up US$2.6 billion from a month earlier, according to data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). The BOK attributed the monthly increase to a rise in foreign currency deposits held by financial institutions and management profits. Source: Emirates News Agency

Gold prices in Dubai traded slightly higher on Wednesday morning as investors weighed in the probability of a US Federal Reserve rate hike.The 24K variant was trading at Dh476.25, up from Dh473.25 at the close of the markets on Tuesday, according to data by Dubai Jewellery Group.The other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were higher at Dh441, Dh422.75, Dh362.5, and Dh282.75 per gram, respectively.The global spot gold price was up 0.44 per cent at $3,947.34 per ounce as of 9:10am UAE time. Silver was up 0.01 per cent at $49.73 per ounce.Stay up to date…

For most aspiring actors, learning the craft begins with understanding a script, memorising lines and figuring out how to convincingly become someone else. But for acting coach and filmmaker Atul Mongia, the process begins somewhere entirely different. With the self.“First connect with yourself before you can even think of connecting with the character,” he says. “The characters will come through you. It’s not going to come from outside of you.”It’s a philosophy that has shaped his approach to acting for over two decades, one that goes beyond the technicalities of performance to explore the psychological and emotional conditioning that often…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, the region’s leading food and beverage manufacturing exhibition, was officially inaugurated today by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, bringing together leading international manufacturers, technology providers, ingredient specialists and industry decision-makers for three days of business and international trade. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum toured the exhibition floor, visiting leading exhibitors and exploring developments across food processing, packaging, ingredients, automation and advanced manufacturing technologies. Running from 3–5…

AL AIN, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Continental chess presidents and senior international officials inaugurated the fourth edition of the FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships in Al Ain, where an intense opening day ended with five players sharing the Open lead and three tied at the top of the Girls’ standings, all with perfect scores after three rapid rounds. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the championships are organised by Al Ain Chess & Mind Games Club in cooperation with FIDE and the UAE…

Explosive batsman Glenn Maxwell announced his international retirement Tuesday after being overlooked for Australia’s upcoming Twenty20 series against England.The mercurial 38-year-old, who had not played a Test since 2017, called time on his one-day career last year but kept the door open for T20s.He has not been picked since the World Cup in Sri Lanka in February, with selectors bypassing him for a series against Bangladesh in June.Maxwell was again overlooked for the squad named Monday to play England in November, with a host of younger players instead preferred.”A little bit sad and a little bit inevitable too, but I’m…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — The 10th Dubai International Baja Rally will bring international motorsport action to the heart of Dubai on Friday, 6 November, when Mushrif National Park hosts the event’s Prologue Stage for the first time. Held under the patronage of 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, the rally is organised by the Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO). Cars, motorcycles and quads from the international field will compete in front of spectators across two sessions, offering residents…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation to support the adoption of Agentic AI technologies by Dubai’s private sector through capability building and training, startup incubation and support, and enterprise adoption. The MoU was signed during the Dubai Business Forum – China, which was organised recently by Dubai Chambers in Shenzhen, by Saeed…

SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), has announced the launch of the fifth cohort of the Strategic Business Leadership Programme 2026-2027, under the theme “Start Your Successful Leadership Journey”. Organised in cooperation with Spain’s University of Navarra, the programme aims to equip leaders with the knowledge base and practical skills needed to lead institutions, drive institutional development, and improve performance in accordance with leading international practices. It forms part of SCCI’s efforts to develop leadership talent and enhance managerial and strategic capabilities across public-…

Abu Dhabi’s November calendar is packed with art fairs, heritage festivals, ballet and major concerts, headlined by the debut of Frieze in the UAE capital and performances by Hans Zimmer, Tarkan and Angham at Etihad Arena. The Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, running from October 23, 2026 to February 15, 2027, opens in Al Ain Region before expanding to Abu Dhabi on November 15, placing new public art commissions across the emirate. Frieze Abu Dhabi makes its debut at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 19 to 22 November, marking the capital’s entry into Frieze’s global fair circuit. Running alongside it, NOMAD…