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Dubai: A woman identified by her initials, S.N., woke up one morning to a series of text messages notifying her that large sums of money had been deducted from her bank account, draining savings she had built up from her salary over several years. Shocked by the unexpected transactions, the woman, who works for a private company, immediately contacted Dubai Police for help. “I wasn’t even using my phone or making any purchases. I was fast asleep while someone unknown was draining money from my account,” she recalled. Her complaint was among several received by the General Department of Criminal…

AI agents could become significant new invisible network users by the end of the decade, with 63 percent of smartphone users in the UAE expected to delegate everyday tasks to AI agents by 2030, according to new Ericsson ConsumerLab report. The research indicates that 10 percent of the country’s respondents – double the global percentage – already leverage agentic AI capabilities to take care of tasks they would previously have performed themselves. About 18 percent of smartphone owners in the UAE are considered AI super users, heavily engaging with multimodal AI. That number is projected to grow to about 46…

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…

HomeBusinessAkash Ambani steps into the spotlight as India’s Jio goes publicJio Platforms’ $3.2 billion IPO draws massive demand, highlighting succession at Reliance and Jio’s push beyond telecom into 5G, AI and digital services with 500M+ usersReutersPublished: 23 October 2026, 13:33 (UAE)3 min readAn artist paints a mural featuring Reliance Industries founder Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, and Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited Chairman Akash Ambani, on a building ahead of the Jio Platforms IPO listing ceremony, in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2026. (Reuters) Source: Emirates 24|7

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has supported the expansion of Metito Utilities, a Dubai-headquartered investor, developer, and operator of sustainable water and wastewater solutions, into Mozambique, as part of the company’s efforts to continue its expansion and strengthen its presence across Africa. Through the support provided by Dubai International Chamber’s representative office in Mozambique and its coordination between the relevant parties, Metito Utilities, together with VBC Corporation, a Mozambique-based infrastructure developer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FIPAAS, Mozambique’s Water and Sanitation Investment…

Dubai: Dubai Police have launched an awareness campaign across police station jurisdictions in the emirate to promote pedestrian safety, encourage responsible road behaviour and reduce traffic accidents. Organised by the General Department of Police Stations in cooperation with the General Department of Traffic, the campaign focuses on educating pedestrians and motorists about traffic regulations, designated crossing points and the importance of following traffic signals. Brigadier Majid Sultan Al Suwaidi, Director of the General Department of Police Stations, said the initiative forms part of Dubai Police’s ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety awareness and encourage responsible behaviour among all road users.…

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…

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…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for updates on the iPhone Duo launch in UAE.] Raihan and Mohammed Shabeeb did not come to Dubai Mall to collect one Apple iPhone Duo. They came for 42. They had booked 100 of Apple’s new foldable phones and were set to pay around Dh600,000 for the first batch they received on launch day, October 23. The two had been buying Apple products in bulk since the iPhone 11 launch, receiving more than 1,000 devices over the years. This time, they were collecting phones from different locations, including Dubai Mall, Mall of the…