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SHARJAH, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the Department of Government Relations, inaugurated Ethraa Career Fair 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah on Thursday, with more than 70 financial, banking and insurance institutions offering over 1,350 job opportunities to UAE nationals. The fair was organised by the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) in cooperation with the Central Bank of the UAE, Nafis, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Expo Centre Sharjah. It aims to support Emiratization and to connect national talent with employment opportunities across…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has stressed the importance of preserving traditional sports as an integral part of the UAE’s national identity and cultural heritage, and passing them on to future generations. His remarks came as he received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and reviewed preparations for the ninth Dalma Historic Sailing Festival, scheduled to take place from 30th October – 15th November. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the need to encourage young people to participate in traditional sports through programmes and initiatives that…

The new smartwatch combines 24-hour blood pressure monitoring with advanced sensors, exercise tracking and a lightweight design Published: Thu 22 Oct 2026, 5:54 PM Hypertension is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, and diagnosing it requires measuring blood pressure. For practical reasons, doctors often rely on readings taken during appointments, but a single result may not reflect a person’s usual blood pressure, as emotional or environmental factors can cause it to fluctuate. This is where ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) comes in. Using an inflating cuff that takes repeated readings around the clock, ABPM provides a more comprehensive…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team L’IMAD has topped the 2026 UCI Women’s World Team Ranking for the first time in their history, finishing ahead of FDJ United–SUEZ and Team SD Worx–Protime. The achievement marked a historic milestone following five years of sustained investment, strategic development and commitment to excellence in international women’s cycling. The team secured 30 UCI road victories through nine different riders during the season, with Elisa Longo Borghini winning the overall title at the UAE Tour Women, Paula Blasi claiming victories at the Amstel Gold Race and La Vuelta a España, Karlijn Swinkels…

Rakbank reported a 21.3 per cent increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2026, driven by lending growth across its core businesses, stronger fee-based income and a one-off gain from the sale of part of its payments business.The UAE lender posted profit after tax of Dh2.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, compared with the same period a year earlier. The results included a Dh473 million gain from the sale of its merchant acquiring business.Total assets rose 21 per cent year-on-year to Dh120.2 billion, while deposits increased by the same rate to Dh79.6 billion, underscoring…

South Africa bowled out Australia for 295 to win by an innings and 31 runs in the last session of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Thursday to level the three-match series, winning a race against looming bad weather.The hosts’ pace trio of Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen took the last four wickets required as Australia’s resistance crumbled after a century from Travis Head and a doggedly defiant Test high 40 by nightwatchman Scott Boland.Mulder, who earlier dismissed Head, then bowled Boland and castled Australia captain Pat Cummins to forge a breakthrough, with Rabada…

SHARJAH, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Bank of Sharjah on Thursday announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong momentum achieved over the last three years. The Bank recorded net profit of AED 558 million, up 28.5% from AED 435 million in 2025, reflecting strong revenue growth and disciplined execution across core businesses. Net operating income increased by 22.7% to AED 851 million, while net interest income grew by 39.5% to AED 717 million. Similarly, total capital ratio increased by 190 bps to 18.9%, while the cost-to-income ratio remained…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, have discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and explored ways to strengthen cooperation in support of both countries’ development priorities. During a telephone call, the two ministers also discussed regional developments and the overall situation in the region. Source: Emirates News Agency

AJMAN, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, inaugurated Manama Museum, which offers a cultural and heritage experience documenting the area’s history and local memory, while presenting aspects of its agricultural, social and environmental heritage and the features of Emirati life within it. Accompanying H.H. Sheikh Ammar at the opening were Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Tourism, Culture & Media – Ajman; Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality & Planning Department; Abdullah bin Mohammed bin…

The weather on Friday, October 23, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with clouds appearing eastward, which may be convective by afternoon, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate southeasterly, becoming northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-20 km/hr, reaching 35 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be…