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ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Trade, on Tuesday hosted a high-level UAE–Germany business roundtable with a delegation from the Free State of Bavaria, led by Dr. Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. The roundtable brought together senior government officials, business leaders and representatives of chambers of commerce from the UAE and Bavaria to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration. The programme included opening remarks, introductions by participating representatives and closing remarks by Al Gergawi and Dr. Söder. Al Gergawi was joined for…

The UAE expects its foreign trade to continue growing this year despite regional challenges, after seeing record numbers in first half of 2026.In the first half of 2026 alone, non-oil foreign trade reached Dh1.937 trillion in a historic first. Fahad Al Gergawi, the undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, said he expects to see “more growth this year.”Despite the challenges it faced due to the regional conflict earlier this year, as well as ongoing tensions, Al Gergawi said that numbers are still in the “two-digit growth for the first nine months.” The country’s non-oil foreign trade reached Dh3.8…

Hollywood actor Jack Lowden has addressed speculation surrounding his possible casting as the next James Bond, saying that the attention is “all very flattering” but maintaining that he does not wish to add to the ongoing discussions about the coveted 007 role, according to People.The Slow Horses star, 36, addressed the rumours in an interview. While he neither confirmed nor denied the reports, Lowden acknowledged that being considered for the iconic role was flattering.”It’s nice to be mentioned, for any role, and I’m just not really going to add to the noise,” he added.Lowden also responded to comments made by…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Tuesday announced a five-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with TotalEnergies for up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG. Built on the long-standing partnership between ADNOC Gas and TotalEnergies, the agreement reflects continued confidence in ADNOC Gas’s supply reliability and delivery track record. Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, “Global demand for LNG continues to grow, and ADNOC Gas is well positioned to capture that opportunity. This agreement reflects the strength of our LNG business, the competitiveness of our supply offering…

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club said.”Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said.”There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.”Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The match against FC Andorra was abandoned seven minutes…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has raised the UAE flag at Al Dhafra Fort to mark UAE Flag Day, celebrated annually on 3rd November as a national occasion to renew loyalty to the nation and reaffirm commitment to preserving its achievements, protecting its values, and advancing its development. Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan also attended the flag-raising ceremony alongside senior citizens and their families, who took part in a display of unity across generations, as well as the Emirati people’s pride in…

OMODA & JAECOO concluded its International User Summit in Wuhu, China, last month, showcasing the global debut of OMODA X, its new 5-kWh hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology and advances in intelligent driving systems. The developments come as the automotive group continues to expand its hybrid vehicle line-up in the UAE. Held under the theme “DRIVE TO THE NEXT VIBE,” the summit brought together international vehicle owners and media for product demonstrations, real-world testing and user-led activities, including vehicle customisation. The programme placed particular emphasis on how drivers use vehicles in everyday situations, with participants contributing ideas based on local…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — To mark Flag Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today raised the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the flag as a symbol of unity, sovereignty, and national pride. The flag-raising ceremony, accompanied by a performance of the national anthem, was attended by 55 accomplished and talented individuals from various sectors, representing the 55 years since the establishment of the UAE. Their participation reflected the leadership’s commitment to fostering excellence and supporting talent and creativity, as well as recognition of their role in advancing…

FireCompass today announced the availability of a UAE sovereign instance of its agentic AI penetration testing and red teaming platform, hosted in the UAE. In the previous quarter, FireCompass AI reached the number 1, 2 and 3 positions across multiple HackerOne leaderboards.* The instance was built for organisations in the UAE and the wider Gulf region that require security testing data to stay within the region. FireCompass works with enterprises and government organisations across the region. Regulated customers in banking, government, healthcare and critical infrastructure set data residency as a condition of engagement. Central Bank of the UAE rules require…

Gold jewellery demand in the UAE fell 29 per cent year on year to 4.5 tonnes in the third quarter, one of the steepest declines of any major market, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trends: Q3 2026 report.The report said high gold prices, pressure on household purchasing power and geopolitical uncertainty, which has also weighed on tourist numbers, held back discretionary purchases across the Middle East. UAE jewellery demand was also 19 per cent lower than in the previous quarter.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.UAE bar and coin demand…