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ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has announced its intention to invest an additional €15 billion under its joint investment initiative with the Hellenic Republic. The announcement supports efforts to strengthen the long-term economic and investment partnership between the two countries and expand cooperation across sectors that are strategic and development priorities for both nations. The announcement comes on the sidelines of the official visit of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to the Hellenic Republic, reflecting the continued development of bilateral relations and a shared commitment to further advancing…

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), called on customers and members of society concerned with the tax system to share their ideas and suggestions for the sustainable development of the Authority’s services. This would support the Authority’s ongoing efforts to implement the third cycle of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, redesign and continuously improve the customer experience, enhance efficiency, quality and flexibility, and simplify and reduce procedures. The remarks came during an open meeting held at Al Barsha Majlis in Dubai as part of the Emirates Majalis initiative, launched by…

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mourned Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Mheiri on Thursday, October 22, commending his dedication to serving the people of the UAE. “He was one of the nation’s most devoted men, one of Dubai Police’s most dedicated leaders, and among those who most faithfully devoted their lives to the Al Maktoum family and the people of the UAE over five decades of continuous service,” the Dubai royal wrote in a heartfelt message on X accompanied by a black and white photo of Major General Al Mheiri. Sheikh Mohammed prayed for the deceased…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award is participating in the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026–2027 during the period from 30th October 2026 to 14th March 2027, in the Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi. The Award’s participation in the Sheikh Zayed Festival comes as an extension of its continuous presence in the festival since the launch of its first cycle, as the festival constitutes an important community platform for direct communication with farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, productive families, and workers in the agricultural sector, thereby enhancing the Award’s role in entrenching a…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre welcomed over 650 participants to the second edition of its “One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong”, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness and marine conservation awareness. The event highlighted the importance of protecting the UAE’s vital seagrass meadows, which provide essential food and habitat for dugongs. One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong brought together everyone from families and first-time runners to seasoned athletes to take on 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km distances. The routes took participants through SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s immersive…

Jewellers across the UAE have launched Diwali promotions ranging from instant cashback and gold rate protection to discounted making charges and free gold coins, as retailers court shoppers who are budgeting more carefully for the festive season.Bafleh Jewellery is offering up to 10 per cent instant cashback on all jewellery, said its managing director, Chirag Vora. Diamond jewellery carries a 50 per cent discount, plus an additional 10 per cent instant cashback.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“Customers can also lock in the gold rate by paying just 9 per cent upfront. If gold…

The four accused arrested in connection with the firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff were produced before Mumbai’s Esplanade Court on Thursday. One individual, Anil Pandit, has been named as an absconding accused in the case, according to the police remand application submitted before the court.During the court proceedings, Mumbai Police argued that the firing incident was carried out at the behest of Anil Pandit. The court remanded all four accused to police custody until October 26, rejecting the police request for custody until October 31.While talking to the media, lawyer Ajinkya Mirgal Madhukar said the defence questioned the lack of…

An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday.The batsman’s 116-ball 202 also made him the first Englishman to hit a double century in a one-day international.The captain clobbered 10 sixes and 21 fours as England posted a first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan.He reached 200 in 114 balls, beating the previous fastest double century in ODIs, by Shubman Gill (117 balls) for India against West Indies last month.Brook was joined in the fireworks by Joe Root, who scored a 66-ball 69…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health, a Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi, has released a new white paper titled “The Future of Fertility: From IVF to Integrated Reproductive Medicine”, developed in collaboration with PwC Middle East as a Knowledge Contributor. The white paper examines how advances in science, genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital health and care delivery are transforming reproductive medicine, and how Abu Dhabi is translating its broader reproductive health ambitions into systemic change. Reproductive medicine is entering a new phase. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have helped millions of individuals and families achieve parenthood, with an…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported a net profit after tax of AED10.296 billion for the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 27 percent compared with the same period last year, while profit before tax rose 28 percent to AED11.670 billion. Profit before tax reached AED4.063 billion in the third quarter of 2026, marking the bank’s 21st consecutive quarter of profit growth. Net profit after tax for the quarter rose 15 percent to AED3.559 billion. Operating income increased 10 percent year-on-year to AED18.306 billion in the first nine months, while non-interest…