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ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club claimed its third consecutive Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup title at Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club finished runner-up, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the one-day championship brought together leading athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE in the Adults and Under-21 categories. Athletes showed strong technical skills in close matches as they competed for the title. The awards ceremony was attended by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi,…

The UAE is emerging as one of the most active markets for stablecoin payments, with growing interest from businesses seeking faster settlement times and lower cross-border transaction costs as digital assets move beyond speculative trading.While cryptocurrency spending is still partly driven by investors converting gains into purchases, industry executives say a broader payments trend is beginning to take shape as freelancers, remote workers and businesses increasingly receive payments in stablecoins and use them for everyday transactions.“The indicator I watch is the share of spending funded by stablecoins rather than volatile assets,” said Jack Tang, co-founder and CEO of BoomFi. “As…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE on Sunday, with a chance of convective clouds bringing rain to northern and eastern areas. Conditions will become humid overnight and into Monday morning in some coastal and inland areas, with a possibility of fog or mist. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally freshening with cloud activity, reaching speeds of up to 35 km/h. Seas will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Source: Emirates News Agency

ATHENS, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed an agreement to acquire and develop one of Greece’s largest solar projects, strengthening the country’s clean energy infrastructure and supporting its ambitions as a European digital hub, while deepening the strategic partnership between the UAE and Greece. The agreement was announced as the two countries mark over 50 years of diplomatic relations and seek to expand cooperation across energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology. As AI, cloud computing, and digital industries drive rising electricity demand, access to affordable, reliable energy is becoming increasingly…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent relief response to assist those affected by the earthquake that struck various areas of the friendly Republic of Panama, causing material damage and widespread evacuations. The urgent humanitarian response reflects the UAE’s firmly established approach and its international commitment to solidarity with countries and communities affected by earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters. It aims to provide essential supplies and shelter materials to mitigate the impact of earthquakes on…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia during a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on expanding private sector cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and exploring new investment opportunities. Lootah said, “We are continuing to strengthen trade relations between Dubai and Colombia in ways that advance our shared interests, increase bilateral trade and investment flows, and…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, affirmed that the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup, holds significant national and sporting value, reflecting the UAE’s advanced standing on the global sporting map. He attributed this position to the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership, which has made sport a driver of development and investment in people and national talent a sustainable approach to achieving success and strengthening the UAE’s presence at international events. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said the championship, which bears a name dear to the…

Hello, DuoThe big day is finally here. After weeks of anticipation, fierce meme battles by competitors, the foldable called Duo will be available for die-hard Apple fans in UAE stores today.Pre-orders opened on October 16 to much demand, and Apple has announced there will only be ‘limited’ devices available in store, which makes it even more of a fierce race.Who will be first to get their hands on the phone in the UAE? Will fans arrive from different parts of the world, as they did for the iPhone 18 Pro? Khaleej Times is on the ground to capture it all.…

India’s middle-order batter Tilak Varma hammered a half-century off 25 balls as India chased down a target of 181 with a ball to spare, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 series with New Zealand on Saturday.New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner’s destructive spell (4-21) had left India shaken, with 68 runs needed from the last five overs. But Varma (51) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26) targeted the pacers in the final three overs to secure a four-wicket win.”The Hyderabadi boys were in play today … what everyone believed, I have done it, so I’m really proud of myself,” said…

AL AIN, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — The second edition of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), opened yesterday in Al Ain. Presented under the theme Home: A Glossary for a Communal Sense of Place, the Al Ain chapter brings four newly commissioned works to Al Qattara Oasis, part of the UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of Al Ain, and to Al Towayya Roundabout, placing contemporary art within working farms, historic irrigation networks and the everyday routes of the city. The Al Ain works remain on…