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The project reflects collaboration between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, KEZAD and ROX to turn industrial investment into local production capabilitiesPublished: Mon 2 Nov 2026, 5:18 PM ROX has announced the delivery of its first batch of 100 UAE-manufactured vehicles bearing the “Made in the Emirates” mark as part of its UAE Signature Edition. The milestone supports the UAE’s efforts to diversify its national industrial base and develop advanced manufacturing capabilities in high-value sectors.The 100 vehicles are the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Abu Dhabi Investment…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative is supporting trials of agricultural solutions aimed at increasing food production using less water through technologies that enhance plants’ biological processes and resilience to challenging environmental conditions. Building on results previously achieved outside the UAE, the technologies are now being evaluated under local conditions. Egypt’s Agri-Vit and Brazil’s Krilltech are among the finalists in the Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture, part of the Initiative’s Al Miyah Challenge programme, which seeks scalable solutions capable of reducing agricultural water consumption while maintaining or improving crop yields in water-stressed regions.…

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s latest project Daredevil, his next after 2025’s Good Bad Ugly, went on the floors on November 2 in Chennai.Suresh Chandra, Kumar’s manager and publicist, announced the details on X, sharing photographs of the inauguration.”A special moment celebrating the occasion along with the entire crew of #Daredevil,” Chandra wrote on X.The event was attended by Kumar’s wife Shalini, director Adhik Ravichandran, music composer Anirudh Ravichander, and Marco star Unni Mukundan, Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Parasakthi actress Sreeleela, R Parthiban, Sunil and Redin Kingsley. Ajith Kumar wasn’t present at the event.Sunil and Kingsley are frequent collaborators of Ravichandran,…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) revealed during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) that Italy became the second-largest supplier of oil and gas equipment to the UAE during the first half of 2026, after its market share rose to 17.3 percent from 9.8 percent during the same period last year. Italian exports of this equipment to the UAE reached €188.5 million. This year’s edition focuses on attracting investment to develop resilient and intelligent energy systems, with the Italy Pavilion connecting Italian companies with major energy companies, project developers and…

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, inaugurated the seventh edition of Emarat Al Aman, organised by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) at Zabeel Sports District, Dubai Mall. The event runs from 2nd to 5 November 2026. During a tour of the event, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor explored the activities, interactive experiences and main challenges featured in the seventh edition. He was briefed on the participation categories, competition formats, and key additions to the programme this year, as well as experiences designed to…

Global boxing star Jake Paul will face French combat sports icon and multi-time kickboxing world champion Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced on Monday.The American YouTuber-turned-boxer will take on Doumbe on December 24 at Coca-Cola Arena.Tickets for the eight-round, professionally sanctioned cruiserweight bout will go on sale on November 15.Paul, who famously defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in 2024, suffered a broken jaw in his last fight against British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua.But the 29-year-old was bullish about his chances against Doumbe ahead of his Dubai debut.“I’m rusty, my jaw is janky and I…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today opened the 42nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026). The exhibition and conference are being held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 5th November, with broad participation from energy ministers, senior officials and leaders from the energy, technology, finance and industrial sectors from around the world. The opening ceremony was held at the Abu…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group) is showcasing its energy logistics and marine capabilities at ADIPEC 2026, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 5th November. The participation comes amid strong growth in the Group’s UAE energy business, which recorded a 60 percent year-on-year increase in gross revenue during the first nine months of 2026. Exhibiting in the Maritime and Logistics Zone, GWC is highlighting how its specialised operations in the UAE and Qatar integrate with its wider regional network to support complex onshore and offshore energy requirements. GWC Energy Services provides integrated…

Apex Real Estate takes home the luxury car after recording the highest sales during the developer’s incentive campaignPublished: Mon 2 Nov 2026, 5:31 PM Citi Developers celebrated the conclusion of its sales incentive campaign with the announcement of a Maserati winner at the Citi Developers Sales Centre on Friday, October 30. The ceremony recognised exceptional sales achievements and the contribution of the company’s sales partners.Apex Real Estate was announced as the Maserati winner for recording the highest sales during the campaign. The award recognised the agency’s dedication, consistent performance and contribution to the initiative’s success.The Maserati giveaway was a central…

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has reacted to the criticism surrounding her video appeal for an eco-friendly Diwali, asking why anyone should object to a public awareness message recorded at the request of Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and in accordance with the Bombay High Court’s directives.Responding to the controversy after the civic body allegedly removed her video from its social media platforms, the actor said efforts to reduce air pollution should be welcomed as it is a matter of public health.”Air pollution is an area of concern, and all efforts to reduce pollution should be welcomed because…