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ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the launch of new Air India Express services connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Amritsar, alongside the relaunch of direct flights to Goa (GOX). Both routes commenced operations on 25 October and operate three times weekly, further strengthening air connectivity between Abu Dhabi and India. Air India Express’ latest additions to Amritsar and Goa build on the airline’s significant expansion at AUH over the past 12 months. Since 2025, the airline has launched services to Guwahati, Indore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s connectivity with…

Michael Carrick remained in charge of Manchester United on Tuesday and led training at Carrington, giving the under-pressure manager and his players another opportunity to revive a season that has drifted alarmingly off course.Carrick’s future had appeared in serious doubt after Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended United’s winless run to eight matches in all competitions and left them hovering one point above the Premier League relegation zone in 16th place.Senior club officials held talks on Monday amid mounting speculation over Carrick’s position, with potential replacements already being linked to the job by British media reports.However, no decision was…

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has concluded the latest phase of the Dubai Content Creators Programme, focused on the economy and tourism. Two weeks of engaging sessions and workshops equipped participants with storytelling and production skills to showcase Dubai’s growing profile as a global economic and tourism hub. The programme highlighted the role of content creators in communicating Dubai’s opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship, employment, and creativity, as well as its competitive strengths and diverse tourism experiences. Dubai’s story is shaped by how business,…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) convened the Financial Data Forum 2026 in Abu Dhabi today as part of its ongoing efforts to advance government financial management, enhance the efficiency of financial statement preparation, and improve the accuracy and reliability of financial data. The event was attended by Mariam Mohammed Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Government Financial Management Sector at the Ministry of Finance, alongside representatives of federal entities and accounting and finance graduates from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and Zayed University (ZU). Their participation reflected…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endowment has contributed 10,000 winter kits containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies as part of the “Winter Clothing” initiative launched by Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The initiative aims to support one million beneficiaries in the Gaza Strip, alleviating the suffering of residents and helping them cope with harsh winter conditions. Hamoud Al Afari, Director of UAE Relief Operations under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the winter kits were packed at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, with broad…

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) on Tuesday reported continued growth across its business in the first nine months of 2026, as strong lending activity, customer acquisition and improving asset quality helped lift profit before tax by 6 per cent year-on-year to Dh6.4 billion.The UAE’s largest Islamic lender by assets said net profit after tax reached Dh5.6 billion during the period, also up 6 per cent from a year earlier, while revenue increased 6 per cent to Dh9.7 billion. Return on equity remained among the highest in the sector at 28 per cent.The bank’s balance sheet continued to expand, with total…

Taylor Swift has become the youngest person ever inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the age of 36.The singer received the honour during a ceremony at the Music City Center in Nashville on Monday, October 26, where country music star Brad Paisley introduced her.During her acceptance speech, Taylor reflected on her early years in Nashville, where she began pursuing a songwriting career as a teenager.During her acceptance speech, Taylor thanked Lainey Wilson, who performed her 2008 hit Love Story at the ceremony.”I first of all want to say thank you to Lainey Wilson, who I just think is one of the…

BRUSSELS, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission today presented an EU Framework for Climate Resilience to strengthen Europe’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, and manage climate risks. This summer, prolonged heatwaves and droughts fuelled dangerous wildfires and drove some of Europe’s biggest rivers to historically low water levels. Likewise, we have seen devastating floods in the past years. This highlighted the serious consequences that climate change can have on citizens, businesses and infrastructure. 75% of the Europeans live in cities and urban areas. They are feeling firsthand the impacts of climate change. Building climate resilience is therefore a…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, today received the flydubai crew members involved in the in-flight incident on 30 September. Their Highnesses praised the crew’s courage and professionalism in ensuring the safety of passengers and securing the aircraft, affirming that protecting people’s safety and security remains a top priority for the UAE. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of…

England’s record Test wicket-taker James Anderson was treated with disrespect when he was released by Lancashire, according to his former pace bowling partner Stuart Broad.Lancashire announced on Sunday that Anderson would not have his contract renewed.It came after a season in which the 44-year-old took 50 County Championship wickets at an average of 17 and was named Lancashire’s player of the year.Anderson indicated that the decision to part ways with the club had been taken out of his hands.”If it was up to me it wouldn’t have ended like this, but I wish the players and fans all the best…