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BAKU, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 will kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, with 189 FIFA Member Associations participating, including 78 making their first appearance in a FIFA World Cup competition. The new event combines international football competition with educational activities, meetings with FIFA Legends and awareness campaigns as part of FIFA’s strategy to develop young talent and provide opportunities for aspiring players worldwide. Roberto Grassi, FIFA Head of Youth Tournaments, said in a statement published on FIFA’s official website today that the competition was an ambitious global project reflecting…

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported record third-quarter and nine-month earnings on Thursday, as strong lending growth and rising fee income helped the lender extend its profit growth streak to 21 consecutive quarters.Profit before tax rose 28 per cent year-on-year to Dh4.063 billion in the third quarter and reached Dh11.67 billion for the first nine months of 2026. Net profit after tax increased 15 per cent to Dh3.559 billion in the quarter and 27 per cent to Dh10.296 billion in the nine-month period.The results come amid continued economic expansion in the UAE, which has boosted demand for financing across corporate,…

For Indian singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad, the past few years have been a period of change, both personally and professionally. And much of that journey has found its way into his latest album, Full Moon Chamber, a collection of songs that explores the process of rediscovering oneself.Written and recorded over several years between New York and Los Angeles, the album marks a new chapter in Kuhad’s musical journey, one that saw him step away from his typical songwriting process and embrace collaborations with other writers and producers.Now, the singer is gearing up to bring the album to the stage, with Dubai…

Janith Liyanage smashed a six off the penultimate ball as Sri Lanka completed the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, scoring 430-8 to beat England in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Needing eight to win off the last over, Sri Lanka lost two wickets to paceman Josh Tongue, but Liyanage kept his cool to achieve an astonishing victory and overshadow Harry Brook’s record-setting knock.The England captain hit the fastest-ever ODI double hundred, making 202 off 116 balls to propel his team to a mammoth 429-4 after they were put in to bat. South Africa hold the record for the highest ODI chase, knocking off…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, received Jurabek Rakhimov, Governor of Uzbekistan’s Khorezm Region, and Umid Shadiev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the UAE, along with their accompanying delegation, at Nad Al Habi Majlis today. The Crown Prince welcomed the guests, exchanging cordial talks on strengthening friendship and cooperation between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE and Uzbekistan, as well as ways to enhance communication in support of mutual interests. Source: Emirates News Agency

ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE plans to invest an additional $15 billion in Greece over the next five to eight years, targeting energy, hospitality, artificial intelligence, technology, industry and infrastructure, according to Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said the investment plans were announced during the visit of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and his meeting with the Greek Prime Minister. He highlighted the significance of the visit in strengthening bilateral economic ties, noting that…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Asaad Al Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, have discussed regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability in the region during a telephone call. The two ministers also discussed the fraternal relations between their countries and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation to serve their mutual interests and bring prosperity and well-being to their peoples. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has upgraded Mahboub, its virtual assistant, using Agentic AI technology to simplify the customer journey and facilitate the completion of RTA services through a unified conversational experience. The enhanced version is being prepared for public rollout as part of RTA’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030. Mahboub uses Agentic AI to coordinate and execute services involving interconnected steps, in addition to the information and services it currently provides. Depending on each customer’s request, the system activates specialised Agentic AI to coordinate and carry out the required procedures, such as paying…

Oil prices climbed about 2% to a five-month high on Thursday after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns of further disruption to energy supplies from the key exporting region.Brent futures rose $2.42, or 2.2%, to $111.24 a barrel at 10:45 a.m. EDT (1445 GMT), while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.14, or 1.2%, to $98.29.That drove Brent into technically overbought territory for a third time in a week and set for its highest close since May 18.Saudi Aramco has told staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf near Bahrain, Reuters reported, as fighting between…

The much-awaited trailer of Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte starrer ‘Akka’ is finally out, offering a glimpse into the rivalry between two “female gangsters” to protect their reign. Produced by YRF Entertainment and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, the trailer takes viewers into the kingdom of Pernuru and its powerful houses. It teases a world where women lead from the front and fiercely guard what is theirs.Keerthy Suresh, portraying the role of an impeccable leader and fighter, faces the challenge from Radhika Apte who wishes to challenge the legacy that has long ruled Pernuru. The trailer is full of action scenes and…