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ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) recognised 14 companies under its Sustainability Label programme during its participation in ADIPEC 2026, bringing the total number of companies awarded the Label to 68. The milestone reflects growing engagement across Abu Dhabi’s business community in adopting more sustainable corporate practices and strengthening its readiness to respond to evolving market requirements and future growth opportunities. The recognition builds on Abu Dhabi Chamber’s efforts to enhance private sector competitiveness by enabling companies to assess their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, identify opportunities for improvement…

VIENNA, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Borouge International, the world’s largest pure-play polyolefins producer, is accelerating the global deployment of artificial intelligence and digitalisation (AI&D) across its full value chain, including production, innovation, supply chain, logistics and customer engagement, to unlock value and advance its AI-native transformation. Announced at ADIPEC 2026, the drive is supported by new strategic partnerships and is expected to reach $100 million in value generation by 2027 as the integration of Borouge, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals gains momentum. By scaling its AI&D programme globally, Borouge International expects to enhance operational availability and productivity while maintaining best-in-class…

An Indian fugitive has been extradited from UAE, the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said. Sajeer Palli Mooppam is an Interpol Red Notice subject who was wanted by Delhi Police in connection with a sexual assault case. An escort team from Delhi Police came to UAE to take Mooppam back to India. The police and the fugitive arrived in New Delhi on November 4. Details of the case Investigation into the sexual assault case revealed that the accused and an accomplice forcibly administered a drug to a 20-year-old woman, rendering her incapacitated. The accused then took her to a…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has launched the second edition of the Balanced Arabic Readability Evaluation Corpus (BAREC) project. In collaboration with MBZUAI and Zayed University, the BAREC project provides AI-powered tools to rewrite Arabic texts according to different readability levels, alongside explanatory feedback that helps users understand how texts and their readability levels are classified. An agreement supporting the project was signed earlier and announced during the fifth edition of…

AJMAN, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Government Media Office and the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) have signed a partnership and cooperation agreement for Ajman Media Forum THE SIGNAL 2026, under which Ajman DED will participate as the Creative Economy Partner. The partnership aims to support Emirati creative media companies, strengthen the competitiveness of the business environment, and promote investment opportunities and innovative economic services in the emirate, in line with the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Abdullah Al Kaabi, Executive Director of Ajman Government Media Office, and Saif Ahmed Al…

Indian travellers can now enjoy a special offer while shopping at Dubai Duty Free. Travellers can avail a 10 per cent discount, up to Dh100, on eligible purchases when paying through Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making their shopping experience more rewarding.The offer was announced by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). To make UPI payments at Dubai Duty Free, travellers can activate the UPI International/UPI Global service for an eligible bank account through their UPI-enabled application. Once activated, they can use UPI to make payments at participating merchants accepting UPI,…

Pope Leo XIV met renowned American singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, where the two exchanged gifts during a brief meeting, Vatican News reported.The 85-year-old musician, whose real name is Robert Allen Zimmerman, is currently in Italy as part of the autumn leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. He is scheduled to perform at Rome’s Palazzo dello Sport on Thursday, November 5, with the tour also including stops in Milan and Bologna.According to Vatican News, the meeting involved greetings and a few lighthearted exchanges. Dylan, who wore a black hooded sweatshirt,…

The inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi has added another thrilling contest to the card, as former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face former UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes of Brazil in the Catchweight Crossover at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on November 14.The two fighters will lock horns again, this time on the wrestling mat, following their previous battle in the UFC Octagon.While Georgia’s Dvalishvili will make his fourth RAF appearance, Moraes will make his RAF debut in Abu Dhabi.”I’m excited to return to Abu Dhabi and compete at RAF’s first event in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Lockheed Martin celebrated the graduation of 57 interns from its Centre for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) programme at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The ceremony was hosted by Dan Mouton, Lockheed Martin’s Vice President and Chief Executive for the Middle East, alongside CISS Manager Hala Majeed and the centre’s leadership team. It was attended by senior representatives from government, industry, academia and the diplomatic community. During the ceremony, the graduates presented four projects developed with Lockheed Martin engineers across AI, modelling and simulation. These include Artificial Intelligence for Operations (AI…

The Abu Dhabi-listed food and beverage group reported a 9.6 per cent rise in revenue to Dh3.9 billion despite higher input, freight and distribution costs. Agthia Group’s net profit surged 190.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh154.6 million in the first nine months of 2026, supported by improved operating performance and progress in its business transformation, even as rising input and logistics costs continued to weigh on underlying profitability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Abu Dhabi-listed food and beverage company reported a 9.6 per cent increase in revenue to Dh3.9 billion during…