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ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – Japan’s Yokogawa is seeing strong demand for autonomous industrial operations in the energy sector as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and cloud computing increasingly transform industrial processes. Muhammad Nadeem, Executive Vice President at Yokogawa UAE Industry and Head of Energy and Sustainability at Yokogawa Middle East & Africa, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026 that the company has been shifting its focus from industrial automation to industrial autonomy for nearly three years. He said demand for autonomous operations in the energy sector is strong, with technology advancing rapidly,…

The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) convened a discussion at the Emirates Foundation on the future of arts philanthropy in the UAE as part of its Riwaq Al Fikr talks series, exploring how private giving can nurture creative talent, broaden cultural participation and provide lasting support for the country’s arts and cultural institutions. The discussion formed part of the 23rd Abu Dhabi Festival, which runs until 19 December 2026 under the theme ‘The Wisdom of Culture’.Titled ‘The Vision for Arts Philanthropy in the UAE’, the discussion featured Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, Founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, and Badr…

Cricket enthusiasts, ahoy! You are in for an engaging interview involving one of the sport’s legends with Anas Bukhash, the noted Emirati media personality.AB Talks, Bukhash’s popular podcast, posted a short clip on Instagram, with the montage of a pace bowler claiming a batsman and exulting.“Our next guest is one of cricket’s greatest legends! Can you guess who it is?” the post was captioned.Cricket fans identified the bowler as Brett Lee, the Australian bowling legend who now calls Dubai his home, which reflected in the comments to the post.In March this year, Lee, through a series of photographs and videos,…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– Italian company Cannon Artes showcased three advanced technologies for industrial water and wastewater treatment at ADIPEC 2026, designed to address operational challenges in the oil and gas sector. Mauro Monti, Area Manager at Cannon Artes, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the technologies include FlotArt induced gas flotation technology, NutArt nutshell filters and ZeroGas vacuum deaeration technology. He explained that FlotArt is designed to remove free oil and fine solids from water, improving treatment efficiency, while NutArt provides an efficient solution for oily water polishing, ensuring high removal efficiency of total suspended solids…

As India and New Zealand gear up for a five-match ODI series, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised the performances of Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying both experienced batters continue to deliver strong performances despite being in the late stages of their careers.Santner also highlighted Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s consistency over the past five years, emphasising the challenge India’s experienced top order will pose during the upcoming five-match ODI series.The New Zealand skipper revealed that his team has already discussed its bowling plans to counter India’s formidable batting line-up. He stressed the importance of adapting to home…

BRUSSELS, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis has set Friday, 6th November, as the deadline for euro area governments to nominate candidates to succeed Christine Lagarde as President of the European Central Bank (ECB), following her announcement that she will step down on 7th February 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires. A Eurogroup spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the Council of the European Union had initiated the appointment procedure following Lagarde’s letter of 29th October to European Council President António Costa formally announcing her early departure. Euro area finance ministers will conduct an initial review of…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – Mannesmann Energy has unveiled a new project with ADNOC to upgrade existing facilities and increase production capacity at its NEB CPP assets in Al-Nouf, Rumaitha and Shanayel, with plans to sign an agreement to implement the project. The company also plans to sign two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to become the exclusive agent and representative in the UAE for JINGBO, an international manufacturer of high-pressure oilfield hoses, and PETROTEX Group, a global supplier of tubular products for the oil and gas industry and offshore systems. Eng. Anas Aljuaidi, CEO of Mannesmann Energy, told…

Growing demand for highly customised hospitality, entertainment and cultural developments is driving investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities across the UAE, as fit-out specialists seek greater control over quality, speed and supply chains.The trend is being reinforced by efforts to expand local industrial capacity under the UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” programme, with companies increasingly bringing specialist production closer to major projects and reducing reliance on imported components.In line with this trend, Alec Fitout has inaugurated a 7,500-square-metre manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, a move the company says will expand its ability to produce custom furniture, doors, wall panelling,…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – Gulf Cryo’s carbon capture facility in Abu Dhabi will begin production within weeks, adding to its existing operational facility in Ras Al Khaimah, while the UAE is currently the company’s largest market, according to Georgios Beretsos, Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Cryo. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026, Beretsos said the company, which specialises in industrial gases and decarbonisation solutions, supplies industrial and medical gases to various sectors across the UAE. He noted that Gulf Cryo has operated in the UAE market for decades and was…

The Economic Offences Wing of India matter concerning Sukesh Chandrashekhar was listed on Monday before the Rouse Avenue Court, Delhi, where Nora Fatehi was summoned as a witness.Her advocates appeared before the court and submitted that she had received the summons at very short notice and was unable to attend due to prior professional commitments.An application seeking exemption from personal appearance was filed, following which the matter was adjourned to November 6, 2026, with fresh summons issued for her appearance.Fatehi is neither an accused nor alleged to have committed any offence in these proceedings. She has been summoned solely as…