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DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced a new partnership providing up to 6,000 Japanese startups with direct access to its innovation ecosystem, opening new opportunities for collaboration, investment and international expansion. The announcement came during the second day of the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, as DIFC also revealed that the number of artificial intelligence (AI), FinTech and innovation companies operating within its ecosystem had exceeded 2,000. During the Dubai FinTech Summit, DIFC also unveiled plans to launch the Dubai FinTech Stack, an initiative designed to provide an integrated infrastructure supporting the establishment, growth and…

Binance said on Tuesday hackers used a bogus job interview to compromise a computer and an internal artificial intelligence tool to gain control over the company’s wallets before draining $6.3 billion worth of crypto, in what could be the largest-ever financial heist.In a initial report into what went wrong, the world’s largest crypto exchange detailed a sophisticated hacking endeavour that began with an advert for a tampered version of a coding tool in June and set in chain a series of security breaches that culminated in the theft of the crypto on October 29.The FBI has blamed a North Korean…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– The Arab Youth Centre (AYC), in collaboration with the New Economy Academy (NEA), has launched the New Economy Program 2026 to help 400 young Arabs understand how technology, sustainability and creativity are changing the way people work and build businesses. The first cohort of 100 participants began training today, marking the start of four cohorts delivered online in Arabic throughout November. Bringing together young men and women from across the Arab world, the programme connects major economic shifts with decisions about careers, skills and entrepreneurship. At its core is a practical focus on how opportunities…

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has described his collaboration with renowned Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer for the upcoming film Ramayana as a “special creative journey”, saying the project has allowed them to explore new musical possibilities while staying true to the soul of the timeless epic.Rahman shared his thoughts on working with Zimmer and expressed gratitude for being part of the ambitious project.”Music has a beautiful way of bringing different worlds together,” Rahman wrote on X.”Collaborating with @HansZimmer on Ramayana has been a special creative journey, exploring new musical possibilities while staying true to the soul of this timeless epic. Grateful…

From embroidered wedding dresses to traditional jewellery and bridal chests, a recent exhibition in Abu Dhabi gave visitors a look at centuries of Ottoman and Anatolian wedding traditions. Titled Bridal Treasures: A Journey Through Ottoman and Anatolian Trousseaus, the exhibition was held at Manarat Al Saadiyat during October 18-26, bringing together traditional garments, accessories and household objects associated with marriage preparations. The exhibition explored the tradition of preparing a bridal trousseau, a collection of clothing, jewellery and household items gathered for a bride before her wedding. These items were often handmade by women in the family, with embroidery and other skills…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Light + Intelligent Building Middle East is marking its 20th edition by highlighting the growing importance of interconnected systems in shaping smarter, more sustainable spaces. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the milestone edition of the annual trade show will run from 12-14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing innovations transforming how spaces are connected, controlled, illuminated, and experienced. After two decades as the region’s hub for lighting and building technology, the Dubai-based event demonstrates how technologies that once operated independently are increasingly working together to improve building performance, enhance occupant comfort,…

Fifa will allow members of its ruling Council to view “key documents” related to the aborted project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, a source close to world football’s governing body told AFP on Tuesday.”FIFA has informed the members of its Council, including all the vice-presidents, that they will have access to key documents in relation to Fifa Forward Enterprise,” the source told AFP, referring to Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s FFE proposal.Members of the Council — a total of 37 people including Infantino and eight Fifa vice-presidents — were informed on Monday in a letter sent…

DAKAR, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Vice President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ceremony took place at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, near Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Al Falasi said the UAE’s participation provides young athletes with an opportunity to gain international competitive experience, assess their technical and physical performance, and identify areas for improvement ahead of future competitions. He said the Ministry of Sports, in cooperation…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – The National Media Authority (NMA) marked UAE Flag Day on Tuesday, reaffirming the values of national unity, belonging and loyalty to the UAE. NMA Chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed raised the UAE flag at the Authority’s HQ at 11:00, in the presence of Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, NMA Secretary-General, along with senior officials and employees. Al Hamed said, “Every nation has symbols that embody its story. The UAE flag reflects the journey of a union that transformed a belief in a shared destiny into a strong nation, with the solidarity…

The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC Gas company said on Tuesday that it had signed a five-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with France’s TotalEnergies.The Emirati state gas company said it will provide up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG.TotalEnergies said it expected the first deliveries to arrive this year. “Global demand for LNG continues to grow, and ADNOC Gas is well positioned to capture that opportunity,” CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi said in a statement.Europe is entering winter with its lowest level of natural gas reserves since 2013, the International Energy Agency warned on Tuesday.Europe’s natural gas storage reservoirs were 75…