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DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) featured a series of high-level panel discussions exploring how finance, technology, policy and innovation can accelerate the transition to a resilient, inclusive green economy. Discussions spanned green and blended finance, clean energy and water, climate resilience, food security and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving sustainable solutions at scale. The “Blended Finance: Unlocking the Power of Innovative Solutions” session featured Dr Aliou Gori Diouf, Senegal’s Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition; Naveen Raza, Head of the Net-Zero Transition in the…

Home UAE iPhone Duo is here: Apple’s first foldable phone lands in UAE today, but late orders won’t arrive until January 2027 Customers who pre-ordered early are receiving their devices today from Dh8,499. Those who tried to reserve in recent days found delivery dates pushed to late January, with demand far outstripping initial supply By Ahmed Al-SherbiniPublished: 23 October 2026, 04:36 (UAE)3 min read The iPhone Duo starts at AED8,499 in the UAE for the 256GB version, while it reaches AED13,599 for the 2TB version. Picture credit: Reuters Source: Emirates 24|7

For many people, shisha is a familiar part of an evening out. It comes with conversation, coffee and long hours at a table. But doctors have warned that the habit should not be seen as a safer or lighter version of smoking. An hour-long shisha session can be like smoking 40 cigarettes, Dr Mohammed Fawzi Katranji, a pulmonologist at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group said, warning that many users do not consider themselves smokers at all. Speaking at ‘Quit Like Sweden: The Swedish Experience’ conference, Dr Katranji said this is one of the biggest challenges doctors face when discussing…

ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Investopia Mediterranean – Athens kicked off in the Greek capital. The event brought together approximately 500 senior government officials, business leaders, investors and representatives of financial institutions from the UAE and Greece, including five Greek government ministers. The event aims to advance the economic partnership between the two countries by exploring new investment opportunities, strengthening cooperation between UAE and Greek companies across new economy sectors, and opening new avenues for growth and investment across the Mediterranean and its wider markets. The event focused on transforming the growing momentum in UAE–Greece relations into practical areas…

Dubai: The late Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi was among the first members of the Dubai Police Force since its establishment in 1956. Throughout his career, he made numerous achievements, most notably his management of the Nad Al Sheba Police Station. Major General Al Muhairi joined the force at the age of 15, bearing police number 8, with a salary of no more than 90 Rupees. During his career, he served under the first three foreign commanders of the Dubai Police Force, followed by Emirati commanders. Major General Al Muhairi was among the first generation who contributed to…

Pre-booked in 3 minutesMoideen Athar Gawai, a Deira resident who works as a sales executive, said he pre-booked two phones at 4.03pm, when the orders began at 4pm on October 16. “I also received the iPhone 18 Pro Max on its first day, but this is something very new because it is Apple’s foldable phone. I am excited to use it and see what different features Apple has added. The camera clarity also looks very good,” he added.Not just one Duo, but fiveThey don’t stop at one! Afsal, a Keralite expatriate residing in Dubai, bought five iPhone Duos. Photos: First…

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…

Home UAE MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations The Ministry of Human Resources has outlined penalties for employing workers without permits, leaving workers idle, using permits incorrectly, closing without settling staff status and employing minors unlawfully By Emad El-Din KhalilPublished: 23 October 2026, 05:27 (UAE)5 min read Violations are punishable by a fine of no less than Dh100,000 and no more than Dh1 million for anyone who employs a worker without complying with the provisions of the Labor Law. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: AI-generated image Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai: As we head into the weekend, prepare for rain – there’s a good chance of rainfall in both eastern and western regions of the UAE today, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with a probability of convective cloud formation eastward, near Fujairah, and westward, near Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The development of convective clouds means weather conditions in these regions could turn unsettled, and cause scattered rainfall. Humidity continues Meanwhile, relative humidity (RH) is still high across the UAE today, reaching a maximum of 90% along the…

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…