Author: Editorial team

Not many athletes can claim to have received a phone call from the President of the United States of America. Colby Covington is in that select group of athletes. The American freestyle wrestler still gets excited talking about his 2018 conversation with Donald Trump after winning a big bout in the Octagon.But now what makes Covington excited is the prospect of watching four Arab fighters at RAF (Real American Freestyle) Abu Dhabi on November 14.Covington’s clash with Russian-Emirati star Khamzat Chimaev in the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship is the highlight of the event at Etihad Arena.But a lot of attention will…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre organised a Flag Day event, attended by Centre employees and 45 students from Al Falah Academy in Abu Dhabi, together with members of its administrative and teaching staff, to raise the UAE flag at the mosque. Flag Day embodies the unity of the UAE and the cohesion of its society, as well as what the flag represents as a symbol of sovereignty, unity and pride in national identity. Citizens and residents come together to mark the occasion, expressing their attachment to the country and appreciation of its values,…

An Indian expat named Mina Sareen was announced the winner of a life-changing Dh25 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s live draw for Series 292 on Tuesday, November 3. Sareen lives in Dubai and purchased the winning ticket on October 18. The winning ticket, number 304251, was handpicked by Filipina expat Bernadette Azucena who won last month’s grand prize of Dh20 million. On September 3, Shaukat Aftab, a Pakistani resident, claimed the grand prize of Dh15 million. The winner of Dh25 million will be unveiled during the raffle’s next live draw on December 3. Stay up to date with the latest…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Executives from three global companies specialising in financial technology and banking solutions said the UAE has consolidated its position as a global hub for financial innovation and the development of digital payments and wealth-management solutions, supported by an advanced regulatory environment and integrated digital infrastructure. SC Ventures, the innovation and venture-building arm of Standard Chartered, said it has established more than 10 ventures in the UAE in less than three years, describing the achievement as unprecedented across its global markets. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the second day of Dubai Future…

Oil prices eased about 1% to a nearly four-week low on Tuesday as the market weighed talks to end the wars in Ukraine and Iran against worries about additional supply disruptions from recent attacks in both conflicts.The world is also watching to see what verdict American voters deliver on the first two years of US President Donald Trump’s second term in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Opinion polls and nonpartisan analysts favor Democrats to wrest the House of Representatives from Republicans, while Senate control remains uncertain.Brent futures fell $1.33, or 1%, to $103.44 a barrel at 1:18 p.m. ET (1818 GMT), while…

SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has launched its Innovation Month 2026 Activities under the theme “We Are All Partners in Innovation”, as part of its participation in the UAE Innovates initiative. Running throughout November, the activities feature a diverse agenda of practical workshops, interactive experiences and knowledge-sharing initiatives designed to empower employees to explore innovative solutions to workplace challenges, develop future-ready skills and translate creative ideas into practices that enhance institutional performance. The activities reflect SFD’s commitment to embedding innovation as an integral part of its operations by creating opportunities for experimentation, learning and…

Less than a month since Jailer 2 released in theatres and had a successful run at the global box office, speculation has risen about a third part to the action-comedy film franchise headed by superstar Rajinikanth.Actress Mirnaa Menon, who plays the daughter-in-law of ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian, Rajinikanth’s character in Jailer and Jailer 2, hinted at the possibility.“I would like Jailer 3 to be more intense,” the actress told the Indian entertainment news portal Cinema Express in an interview. I think we can go darker, with more intense action scenes.”Such speculations gained ground, especially after the open ending to Jailer 2,…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — SEHA Al Dhafra Hospitals, part of SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, will host the Fifth Health Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, from 4th to 6th November at Baynounah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Region, with around 10,000 visitors expected. The programme will bring together community health awareness, medical specialities and innovation in healthcare. Held under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, under the theme “Health is a Way of Life”, the forum aligns with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026 by focusing on family health and promoting awareness…

Eugenio Chacarra, the Race to Dubai leader, is excited to play alongside his idol Rory McIlroy at the Abu Dhabi Championship (November 5-8), which gets under way at Yas Links on Thursday.The event will see the top 70 players on the Race to Dubai compete for 50 places in the DP World Tour Championship (November 12-16).A host of top stars will be in action in the UAE capital, but for Chacarra, the tournament offers a chance to compete with McIlroy, the player he grew up admiring.The Spaniard could not hide his joy when asked about McIlroy, the six-time Major champion,…

MADRID, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – The UAE national bodybuilding and fitness team claimed 10 medals, including five gold, three silver and two bronze, alongside three overall champion titles at the World Championships organised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) in Spain from 30th October to 1st November. Gold medals went to Rashid Mohammed Al Habsi (men’s physique, 176cm), Tariq Mousa Mubarak (masters physique), Abdullah Mubarak Al Mutairi (masters classic bodybuilding) and Abdullah Hassan Al Marzouqi, who secured two golds in masters and men’s bodybuilding. The first three also won overall champion titles. Silver medallists were Khalid…