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AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber, and Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, discussed ways to bolster economic ties and explore prospects for developing bilateral trade and joint investments between Ajman and Sri Lanka. Held at the Chamber’s headquarters, the meeting was attended by Ali Rashid Al Kaitoob, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector; Fatma Fatima Yaqoob Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at Ajman Chamber; and Subhashini Silva, Deputy Consul General of Sri Lanka. The meeting aligns with Ajman Chamber’s…

Abu Dhabi: The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases dismissed a lawsuit filed by a young man seeking Dh20,000 in compensation from a woman for material and moral damages he said he suffered after she accused him of taking movable property and hacking into her electronic accounts. The complaint led to his arrest and investigation before the Public Prosecution issued an order temporarily closing the criminal case due to insufficient evidence. The court stressed that insufficient evidence alone does not establish that a complaint was false or that the right to report an alleged offence had been…

DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Entries are now open for the World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai, which makes its way to Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday 6 December with races for women of all abilities, from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes. The second World Triathlon Women’s Cup to be held anywhere in the world, it is the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women, bringing elite athletes and amateurs together to race at the same venue on the same day. Organised by Dubai Sports Council in partnership with World Triathlon and in collaboration with the…

Home UAE 1,200 cyclists join secnd edition of Dubai Police’s ‘Ride with Police’ initiative Open to both amateur and professional cyclists, men and women alike, the initiative brought participants together for a shared experience that combined physical activity, teamwork and community spirit Emirates247 Published: 26 October 2026, 14:49 (UAE)1 min read One of the initiative’s distinguishing features is the opportunity for members of the public to ride alongside experienced cyclists from Team Dubai Police, allowing participants to interact with the team, learn from their expertise and share their passion for cycling in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai South recorded 12,428 residential property transactions in the first eight months of 2026, surpassing the 9,788 transactions registered throughout 2025 by 27 per cent, as demand for smaller apartments and off-plan properties continues to drive activity in the area.According to the Anarock Dubai South Residential Micro-Market Report, residential sales value reached Dh15.9 billion between January and August, equivalent to 81 per cent of the Dh19.6 billion recorded during the whole of last year.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The figures mark the highest residential transaction volume recorded in any full year covered by…

DC Studios co-head James Gunn has pushed back against criticism regarding the overarching direction of the DC Universe (DCU), stating that he dislikes the expectation that individual films must serve as setups for major crossover events, reported Variety.Addressing fans on Threads, Gunn defended the franchise’s strategy following the box office debut of the horror-leaning spin-off Clayface.Commenting on viewers questioning what the studio’s growing slate of projects is building toward, Gunn wrote, “DCU is just an alternate universe; we can enter at any location or time and tell THAT story. I dislike the idea that individual stories aren’t meaningful unless they…

Kimi Antonelli said his mindset will not change as he heads to next week’s race in Mexico seeking the two points he needs to become Formula One’s youngest world champion.The 20-year-old Italian delivered a well-executed and dominant drive to claim his ninth victory this year for Mercedes in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix and move within reach of the title.Antonelli is on the brink of smashing the previous record for youngest champion, held by Sebastian Vettel who was 23 years and 133 days old when he won his first title in 2010He is also set to become the first Italian…

AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of H.H. the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Chairman of the Ajman Department of Finance, has approved three packages comprising 15 artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to be implemented over three years, from 2027 to 2029, as part of an integrated plan to advance Ajman Government’s financial operations. The plan forms part of the Ajman Department of Finance’s efforts to make smart technologies a key enabler of government financial operations, enhance institutional readiness for future requirements, and support the leadership’s vision of a smarter,…

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of banking, financial services and markets in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has imposed a financial penalty of US$210,000 (Dh771,330) on Gary Joseph Peters for providing false, misleading and deceptive information to the DFSA and failing to produce requested documents.In addition to the financial penalty imposed, the DFSA decided to prohibit Peters from holding any position or being employed by any firm or fund authorised by the DFSA, and to restrict him from performing any function relating to the provision of financial services in or from the DIFC.Peters worked for…

American Hospital Dubai named inaugural alpha partner for RevOptix™, HEI Global Health’s next-generation revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM American Hospital Dubai (“AHD”), one of the Middle East’s premier private healthcare providers and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and HEI Global Health (“HEI”), a global healthcare technology and consulting company, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly build and implement RevOptix™, HEI’s AI-powered revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform, while establishing American Hospital Dubai as the inaugural alpha partner for the solution. Under the agreement, HEI will deploy…