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Home UAE Mansoor bin Mohammed attends Al Ameen Forum 2026 highlighting family’s role in community security The Forum explores family security, education, youth protection, crisis preparedness and resilience in the digital age Emirates247 Published: 22 October 2026, 19:24 (UAE)3 min read Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, under the theme ‘The Family: The First Line of Defence in Community Security’, the Forum aims to strengthen the family’s role in safeguarding society, deepen partnerships with government institutions and develop practical recommendations to build aware and resilient generations…
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…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already helping employees across the Gulf complete tasks faster and save hours each week. But despite its growing use, many workers still lack the confidence and training needed to make the most of the technology.A new Al-Futtaim study has found that 82 per cent of surveyed professionals in the GCC’s consumer economy use AI daily or weekly, yet only 39 per cent feel very or extremely confident using it.The findings were presented at the Unlocking AI for the GCC Workforce event on Thursday in Dubai, where business and technology leaders discussed why introducing AI tools alone is not…
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…
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…
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack launched by the Houthi group on King Fahd International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to a number of others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at…
MANILA: The Philippine central bank raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% on Thursday, its fourth consecutive increase and larger than the market expected.All 27 economists in a Reuters poll expected the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to hike its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point.The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said its action would make monetary policy appropriately restrictiveIt said it is ready to take further monetary policy action when necessaryAll 27 economists in a Reuters poll expected the central bank to raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing cumulative tightening since…
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…
Abu Dhabi: Q Mobility, in collaboration with LuLu Hypermarket, has announced the activation of a smart park system at LuLu’s Khalifa Street branch (Al Falah Plaza) in Al Ain. The initiative aims to enhance the shopping experience and provide greater convenience by using advanced digital solutions to simplify parking and payment procedures. The initiative reflects LuLu Hypermarket’s commitment to continually improving the customer experience and providing a convenient, integrated shopping environment. The collaboration with Q Mobility, which provides smart park management solutions, will help facilitate vehicle movement and make more efficient use of parking spaces at retail destinations. The new…
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…