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DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), today announced significant progress in the Geospatial Accelerator, the inaugural programme under the Space for Earth Labs platform, marked by the selection of several international scale-ups. The platform has been established by DIFC Innovation Hub in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Relm Insurance to connect space and Earth Observation (EO) technologies with artificial intelligence, commercial expertise and industry demand. It will strengthen the space sector’s contribution to the national economy and supports the objectives of the National Space…

For Türkiye’s outgoing Consul General in Dubai, Onur Saylan, saying goodbye to a city he has come to call his second home was always going to be an emotional affair. And what better way to mark the occasion than by bringing a little piece of his homeland to the table? Hailing from Akşehir in Konya, in the heart of Central Anatolia, Saylan chose to celebrate his farewell through the region’s rich culinary heritage, with an eight-course tasting menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Duran Özdemir. Held at Rixos The Palm Dubai, the evening formed part of the Turkish Consulate’s 7 Regions,…

ATHENS, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has reviewed a number of strategic UAE projects and investments in renewable energy and healthcare as part ofhis official visit to the Hellenic Republic, reflecting the continued development of the economic and investment partnership between the two countries. During a meeting, representatives of TERNA ENERGY and Hellenic Healthcare Group presented key projects and investments, achievements to date, future plans and opportunities for expansion and growth. H.H. was briefed on TERNA ENERGY, which Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) fully acquired…

UMM AL QAIWAIN, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has announced a profit after tax of AED 378 million for the period ended 30 September 2026, reflecting its resilience amid challenging conditions. NBQ’s sustained strong growth is backed by strong fundamentals, disciplined risk management, and consistent focus on sustainable, long-term growth. It reaffirms NBQ’s ranking as the fifth (5th) top performing bank globally among small banks by the Forbes’ “World’s Top Performing Banks 2026” ranking, released in September 2026. NBQ’s performance over the first nine months of 2026 was supported by continued diversification of…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed El Dababy, President, International Central Region, GSK, affirmed that the UAE’s investments in healthcare infrastructure and digital health initiatives are creating opportunities to strengthen preventive care and advance medical innovation. He noted that the company is keen to expand its partnerships with stakeholders in the country’s healthcare sector to support the development of prevention strategies and facilitate patients’ access to medical innovations. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Future of Health Summit 2026, which concluded yesterday, El Dababy said the UAE is playing an…

Oil prices continued to rise on Friday, climbing by more than one per cent to surpass $114 a barrel and reach a new five-month high ahead of the UAE’s revision of retail fuel prices next week.On Friday afternoon, WTI crude also crossed $100 a barrel amid supply concerns, trading at $101.20 a barrel, up 1.7 per cent. Brent crude was up 1.11 per cent at $114.40 a barrel.Global oil prices have had a direct correlation with UAE petrol prices since 2015, when the country deregulated local fuel prices and linked them to international market rates.The UAE Fuel Price Committee revises…

According to TMZ, Harry Styles was filmed in a tense exchange with an autograph seeker on a New York City street after the man appeared to follow him while trying to get his attention.The 32-year-old singer was approached on Wednesday, October 21, by a man holding a copy of his 2019 album Fine Line.In footage obtained by the outlet, Harry can be seen speaking animatedly to the man, with both appearing frustrated during the encounter.At one point, a third person steps between them in an apparent attempt to calm the situation.Harry, who was wearing a blue hoodie and a cap, then…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) participated in a fireside chat on climate change and resource security organised by the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, bringing together climate experts, diplomats and policy leaders. The session explored the growing impact of climate change on global security, resource availability and foreign policy priorities, with discussions addressing water scarcity, food security, displacement, and competition over critical minerals and energy resources. It also examined the role of diplomacy and international cooperation in addressing climate-related risks. During the discussion, Dr. Ahmad Al Kamali, Director of the…

UFC CEO Dana White joined four of the sport’s biggest stars at Etihad Arena as the final countdown began to UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev, with the sold-out event set to take place on Saturday, October 24, on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.“It’s good to be back here in Abu Dhabi,” White said as he welcomed fans and media to the press conference, where featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, undefeated contender Movsar Evloev, bantamweight champion Petr Yan and top-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili shared their final thoughts before fight night.In Saturday’s main event, Volkanovski (28-4-0) defends his featherweight title against Evloev (20-0-0), who…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy following the martyrdom of two National Guard officers in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in the Najran region. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar…