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RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Zeng Jixin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates and Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, who called on him at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr welcomed the ambassador and the consul-general. During the meeting, they discussed the friendship agreement recently signed between Ras Al Khaimah and China’s Fujian Province, as well as…

Telemarketers and call centres have the worst reputation in the UAE, overtaking social media influencers, according to new research by Insight Discovery and Compare Wealth Managers.The eighth annual study, conducted with YouGov and surveyed 1,028 UAE residents, found that telemarketers and call centres were the most frequently selected category for worst reputation at 16 per cent. Influencers followed with 12.7 per cent, and credit card issuers ranked third with 11.6 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Real estate agents came fourth with 10 per cent, followed by executive search firms and recruitment companies…

Liam Neeson is back on the big screen with his latest action thriller, The Mongoose, which arrived in UAE cinemas on October 29.The film follows Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan, a former war hero who finds himself on the run after being accused of a crime he did not commit.With law enforcement pursuing him across the country, Ryan embarks on a car chase, relying on the help of his former military colleagues to stay ahead of the authorities.As the pursuit unfolds, it attracts public attention, with people following the chase and supporting Ryan as he attempts to escape.The film stars Marisa Tomei as…

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation participating in the Autumn Economic Forum 2026, which was held on October 28 in Ho Chi Minh City, in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Held under the theme ‘Collaboration in a New Era’, the forum sought to strengthen Vietnam’s position as a global hub for investment and innovation through international cooperation, policy dialogue and technology-driven growth.…

DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates NBD announced its participation at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 as Premium Banking Partner and Ecosystem Partner for the Future Sustainability Forum. Through its participation in both events, the bank will highlight its commitment to innovation and its ambition to help shape the future of banking, with a focus on its AI leadership agenda. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Future Finance Week (DFFW), a strategic…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments since the US-Iran war started on February 28]The AFC Champions League 2026-2027 Elite match between UAE’s Al Wasl and Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, scheduled for Monday, October 26, has been postponed to a later date.The match was due to take place at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A new date has yet to be announced.The postponement comes amid disruptions to travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with several flights cancelled or delayed following renewed threats and attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group against Saudi…

Sarah Jessica Parker has brought her latest jewellery collection to Dubai, marking her second collaboration with luxury lab-grown diamond brand Astrea London. The actress, who serves as the brand’s Global Creative Director, unveiled the new collection in Dubai following its debut in New York. Speaking about the collaboration, Astrea London founder Nathalie Morrison praised Parker’s involvement in developing the brand’s jewellery designs. “Working with Sarah Jessica Parker has been instrumental in bringing a distinctive creative perspective to our Maison,” Morrison said. “Her extraordinary sense of style, individuality and imagination allows us to explore new expressions of high jewellery while remaining…

Etihad Rail has recorded 120,000 ticket sales across its national passenger rail network in the first 30 days since its official launch on September 30, connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah. The figures from September 30 to October 30, reflect how residents are increasingly adopting the rail as the preferred way to travel between emirates. “Our ambition is for passenger rail to become a natural part of everyday life, and a trusted choice that people return to time and again for comfortable, safe and reliable travel,” said Adhraa Almansoori, Executive Director of Commercial and Support at Etihad Rail…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of a new Cabinet Decision on Administrative Penalties relating to the UAE eInvoicing framework, replacing the Cabinet Decision No. (106) of 2025. The amendments have been introduced following stakeholder feedback and form part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to developing a compliance framework that is clear, proportionate and practical for businesses. The new Cabinet Decision revises a number of the administrative penalties provided for under the previous Decision to better align them with the nature of the relevant obligations, while maintaining the integrity of…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a ceremony organised by the RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA), in cooperation with RAK Properties, to launch the emirate’s autonomous mobility framework and announce the Autonomous Vehicle Testing Zone Initiative. The event was held at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. H.H. Sheikh Saud also witnessed the signing of 10 partnership agreements between the authority and government entities, specialised companies, universities, and academic and research institutions, aimed at strengthening cooperation in…