Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — DP World’s Shipping Solutions AMEA business (“Shipping Solutions”) is expanding its China–Africa shipping network with the launch of the China Africa Link, a new weekly service designed to strengthen connectivity between the Far East and Africa, providing customers with greater choice, enhanced market access and more resilient supply chains. Operated by Shipping Solutions, the China Africa Link is scheduled to commence in late November 2026, strengthening maritime connectivity between China and the growing markets of East and Southern Africa. The service will operate the following port rotation: Shanghai (China) – Ningbo (China) – Nansha…
South Africa have named batters Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza in their squad for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, but seamer Lungi Ngidi remains sidelined by injury.De Zorzi has recovered from a hamstring problem that kept him out of the recent 2-1 series win over Australia. Hamza won the last of his eight Test caps against New Zealand in 2024Fast bowler Anrich Nortje has recovered from the groin injury that kept him out of the third Test against Australia, and is part of a pace attack including Dane Paterson and Kagiso Rabada, and all-rounders Corbin Bosch, Marco…
DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Library welcomed Timofey Shchegolkov, Deputy Director General for Operations, Construction and Security at the Russian State Library, to discuss opportunities for cultural cooperation, knowledge exchange and the preservation of rare collections. Shchegolkov was received by Dr Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, and Ali Juma Al Tamimi, Director of the Libraries Department, alongside Library officials. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in library management, manuscript restoration, heritage preservation and the use of advanced technologies to safeguard historical collections. Both sides also explored opportunities for…
ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Andrei Kulichkov, Vice President for Commercial and Technology at Sinaha Technology, said ADIPEC 2026 represents a strategic platform for showcasing innovative technology solutions, exchanging expertise with partners and investors, and building new partnerships that help accelerate the adoption of automation applications and autonomous systems. Sinaha Technology is an Abu Dhabi-based company specialising in the application of artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and advanced technologies to industrial and logistics operations, particularly in the oil and gas, manufacturing and warehousing sectors In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the company’s participation…
ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Youth Center (AYC) has launched the training phase of the eighth edition of Youth Pitches, opening the initiative beyond the Arab world for the first time to empower young people from across the globe to contribute to international efforts on water security. Bringing together 30 projects and startups from 26 countries, this year’s edition provides training, mentorship and acceleration support to help young innovators develop practical responses to water scarcity, pollution and flood risks. Six projects will be selected to showcase their innovations at the Youth Pavilion during the 2026 UN…
SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Media City “Shams” hosted the second edition of “Shams Connect” in partnership with Mashreq NEO BIZ, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners and industry experts to explore financial solutions, exchange knowledge and build business connections. Mashreq NEO BIZ’s partnership placed business banking and financial readiness at the heart of the event, highlighting the importance of connecting entrepreneurs with the financial expertise and support they need as their businesses grow. Alongside experts from the Federal Tax Authority and Zoho, the event provided practical insights into banking, financial management, e-invoicing and digital transformation. The collaboration between…
Binance’s customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion from the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange since it reopened, after hackers stole around $6.3 billion of crypto from the platform in what could be the largest financial heist in history.The exchange froze withdrawals for about 48 hours after the hack, which which the FBI said was carried out by North Korea, then started allowing customers to withdraw again on Sunday morning.The theft has underlined the vulnerability of digital assets to attacks and raised questions about the impact on Binance, which has vowed to repay customers in full, and on the wider market.Binance…
American TV personality and businesswoman Martha Stewart has apologised after facing backlash over her Halloween costume, which depicted a homeless person, clarifying that she never intended to mock homelessness and expressing regret over offending people.The 85-year-old lifestyle mogul faced criticism after sharing a photograph of her Halloween look on Instagram. The now-deleted picture showed Stewart wearing ripped jeans, makeup designed to make her face appear dirty, and holding a sign that read, “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!”In a statement shared with People, Stewart initially said that the costume was intended to raise awareness about homelessness, which she described as one…
DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is accelerating across the UAE’s financial sector, with more than 70% of firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) using AI, while Emirates NBD has allocated around 50% of its technology budget to AI initiatives. Mark Steward, Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 that AI adoption had risen from 30% to 70%, with 64% of firms using generative AI. He anticipated continued strong growth in the DIFC’s financial sector next year, highlighting…
As Paris Saint-Germain head to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, the French club’s quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title is under threat as injuries to key players raise doubts about the strength of their squad for another tilt at European glory.PSG’s thrilling 4-2 win two weeks ago against Barcelona was overshadowed by the sight of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia having to be helped off injured in the second half.The Georgian was probably the best player in last season’s Champions League knockout rounds, with seven goals and four assists in eight games up to and including the final against…