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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai will turn into a cycling track on Sunday, November 1, as Dubai Ride returns for the opening weekend of Dubai Fitness Challenge. The free event has two routes: a 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route for more experienced cyclists, and a 4km Downtown Family Route for children, families and newer riders. Here is what participants need to know before leaving home. Can people still register? Registration is compulsory, even though the event is free. Registration is required, and cyclists must complete it online before collecting their bib. However, cyclists should register immediately and should not assume…
ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Gasoline and Diesel Prices Follow-up Committee approved the fuel prices for November 2026. Petrol prices fell by 5.6 percent, while diesel prices declined by 1.04 percent compared with October. The prices were approved under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism, which is based on global fuel price movements, with changes reflected in the domestic market. The approved prices are as follows: Super “98”: AED4.16 per litre. Special “95”: AED4.04 per litre. E-Plus “91”: AED3.97 per litre. Diesel: AED4.75 per litre. Source: Emirates News Agency
A bitter family dispute in Dubai ended with a husband and his son being ordered to pay Dh16.1 million to the man’s wife after stealing jewellery, luxury watches and cash from her home. The Dubai Court of First Instance ordered the pair to jointly repay Dh15.1 million, the value of the stolen valuables, and pay an additional Dh1 million in compensation for the financial and emotional damage caused to the wife. According to court records, the theft took place amid marital disagreements between the couple. The husband and his son took more than 100 pieces of gold and diamond jewellery,…
DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG) convened its 14th Annual Financial Crime Compliance Summit (AFCCS 2026) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai, bringing together industry leaders, compliance professionals and key stakeholders from across the UAE’s exchange, remittance and wider financial services sector. The Summit provided a dedicated platform to examine developments shaping financial crime compliance and their implications for exchange and remittance businesses operating in an increasingly complex financial environment. The discussions at the summit reflected the broader direction set by the UAE’s regulatory authorities to strengthen the resilience, integrity and competitiveness of…
At its MEA Tech Innovation Talks in Dubai, Huawei reveals the research behind its latest advances in wearable healthcare and mobile imagingPublished: Fri 30 Oct 2026, 1:59 PM By: Kushmita Bose | Partner ContentWhat does it take for a smartwatch to make sophisticated health monitoring part of everyday life? Or for a smartphone camera to capture colours as accurately as the human eye sees them? Behind these capabilities are years of research, engineering and technological development that are changing what people can expect from their personal devices.For Huawei, the focus is on bringing that research into the hands of consumers.…
DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the sixth season of the Farmers’ Market, offering Emirati farmers and local businesses opportunities to showcase their products and sell directly to consumers. The market will run from 28th November 2026 to 31st January 2027 at Quranic Park in Al Khawaneej, operating every Saturday and Sunday. The new season will feature 52 Emirati farmers and local businesses, representing an approximately 24 percent increase in participation compared with the previous season, which attracted 393,467 visitors. For the first time, the market will also introduce 10 dedicated spaces for children…
As Diwali nears, many UAE shoppers are approaching one of the holiday’s biggest spending seasons cautiously. The UAE is home to about 4.3 million Indian nationals, and for many families who celebrate, buying gold is closely tied to the five-day festival. Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali celebrations, is considered an “auspicious” time to buy gold, and even a small purchase around the holiday is broadly accepted as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Gold prices are emerging from a period of volatility after record-high surges at the start of the year. Experts say…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, the ninth edition of the Dalma Historic Race Festival will take place from 30th October to 15th November 2026 on Dalma Island in Al Dhafra Region. The festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club. The festival will welcome visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 to 15 November, while competitors will participate from 30 October until 15 November. The festival will feature…
SHARJAH, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The ICESCO Regional Family Forum 2026 concluded in Sharjah following two days of panel discussions, scientific papers, workshops and interactive experiences. The event brought together decision-makers, experts, academics, researchers, specialists and representatives of government, community, educational and development institutions from the UAE and several other countries, alongside young people, university students and family members. The forum concluded by emphasising the importance of moving beyond discussions of family challenges towards developing practical solutions and initiatives that strengthen family stability and quality of life, while reinforcing institutional coordination in responding to social, digital, educational and economic…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — 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 Office (ADIO) and ROX. They were produced at the company’s AI Manufacturing Centre in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), as part of ROX’s efforts…