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OMODA & JAECOO unveiled OMODA X on 20th October at OMODA X NIGHT, held as part of the brand’s International User Summit in China. The new crossover combines everyday SUV practicality with off-road versatility and sporty styling, targeting drivers who move between city life and outdoor adventures. The company positions OMODA X as the world’s first CROSS OFF-ROAD vehicle, designed to span traditional vehicle categories. Its debut brought together the brand’s mecha-inspired design, crossover capability and personalised intelligent technology. OMODA X combines distinctive design with practical capability A wide-body stance, sculpted surfaces and signature lightning taillights define the exterior. Inside,…

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a young man who sought repayment of AED156,000 that he claimed to have lent to a friend in instalments through bank transfers. The court ruled that financial transfers alone do not prove the reason for the transfer of funds or the existence of a debt. According to records, the young man filed a lawsuit against his friend, seeking repayment of the principal amount of AED156,000. He also requested AED94,000 in compensation for the damage and losses he allegedly suffered, along with 5 per cent legal interest from…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has mourned Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi, describing him as one of Dubai’s loyal men, a dedicated leader of Dubai Police, and among those who devoted their careers to serving the Al Maktoum family and the people of the UAE over five decades of continuous service. His Highness wrote on his official X account: “May God have mercy on Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi and grant him spacious gardens in Paradise. He was one of the nation’s…

TOKYO, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Continent’s football leaders came together in Tokyo today for the fourth edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026. Staged in Japan for the first time, the flagship event serves as a key platform for the AFC’s members to enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen governance standards and share best practices for the continued advancement of Asian football. One hundred and twenty of Asia’s foremost football decision-makers were in attendance on the opening day of the 2026 edition, where they were able to…

WASHINGTON, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Meta has suspended conversation sharing in its Muse artificial intelligence (AI) assistant after cybersecurity researchers discovered that thousands of shared chat links could be found through public internet records, potentially exposing sensitive personal and corporate information. Cybersecurity firm Claroc identified more than 6,800 shared links through passive DNS records, which log domain-name lookups and can make web addresses discoverable. Researchers accessed several hundred conversations, some containing sensitive information, including corporate revenue reviews, loan applications, bank fraud alerts with partial account details and confidential job interview notes. The flaw stemmed from Muse’s URL design, which…

SEOUL, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Korea (BOK) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday after two consecutive rate hikes to curb mounting inflationary pressure. The BOK’s Monetary Policy Board held the key rate steady at 3 percent in its rate-setting meeting, according to Yonhap News Agency. The rate freeze came after the BOK raised the benchmark rate in its July and August meetings, citing “preemptive action” to curb mounting inflationary pressure and ensure macroeconomic stability. However, the BOK has signaled it will maintain a hawkish stance for the time being. Consumer prices have hovered around the…

Dubai: What kinds of clouds can you see in the sky today? If they are convective – puffy, towering shapes – there’s a good chance the clouds are carrying rain, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward and westward by afternoon, associated with rainfall in regions like Fujairah, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. The NCM shared an educational video yesterday, on the social platform X, highlighting the different shapes of clouds, and what they mean for the day’s weather conditions. One…

Home UAE Dubai’s people of determination: A pianist heading to Carnegie Hall, a fish tank entrepreneur, and a unified services app on the way The CDA’s upcoming People of Determination Services Package on DubaiNow aims to consolidate everything families need in one place – the same ambition behind 17 talents showcased at this year’s International Expo By Maryam FayrouzPublished: 22 October 2026, 05:47 (UAE)5 min read Zayed Al Zaabi (left), 13, is a pianist with autism, who is preparing to perform at the renowned Carnegie Hall in the US in November, while Ghaith Al-Balushi (right), 9, is nurturing his love…

Gold prices in Dubai lost Dh7.5 since the market opened on Monday, with the 24K trading at Dh493 per gram. It fell from Dh497.25 a day before, losing Dh4.25 in one day.The other variants, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were trading at Dh456.5, Dh437.75, Dh375.25, and Dh292.75 per gram, respectively.Globally, the spot gold price fell 1.02 per cent to $4,091.1 per ounce. Silver was down 2.15 per cent, trading at $56.35 per ounce.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Vijay Valecha, financial analyst and chief investment officer at Century Financial, said uncertainty over the Iran…

Ariana Grande has paid an emotional tribute to her beloved dog Coco, who passed away after spending more than 17 years by the singer’s side.The 33-year-old singer and actress shared the news on Instagram on October 19, posting a collection of photos and videos of Coco throughout the years.”Sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful Coco,” Ariana wrote. “I am so proud of you. Thank you for your love, and for blessing this planet with your physical presence for over seventeen wonderful years.”She continued, “You make everywhere you go a more beautiful place. I will miss you every day and hold you in my heart always. I love you so, sweet girl.”The post included 17 photos and videos, showing Coco at different stages of her…