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BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) delegation, led by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE and Governor for the UAE at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has concluded its participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand. The delegation held high-level discussions and expanded strategic partnerships, reinforcing the UAE’s role in shaping global financial and economic policies. The CBUAE’s participation reflected the UAE’s strategic commitment to strengthening its influence in the global financial system and showcasing its experience in financial innovation, digital transformation…
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has attended the conclusion of the eighth and final round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Zayed awarded athletes from the winning clubs and academies in the Gi and No Gi categories of the championship’s third edition, which featured eight rounds and broad participation from clubs and academies across the UAE, showcasing advanced technical skills and intense competition. H.H. Sheikh Zayed congratulated the winners of this…
Home UAE Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life Public Facilities Agency projects span beaches, parks, neighbourhood enhancements, landscaping and community facilities, while creating more than 100 investment opportunities Emirates247 Published: 18 October 2026, 18:10 (UAE)4 min read Delivered through its Public Facilities Agency, the projects reflect the Municipality’s commitment to expanding the city’s public destinations and enhancing everyday experiences for residents and visitors. Source: Emirates 24|7
Dubai: A traveller searches for a flight or hotel room, finds a price, then returns hours later to discover it has increased. This raises a question frequently asked on social media: do booking websites track searches and increase prices when they detect a traveller’s interest in a particular trip? And can switching browsers or deleting cookies help secure a lower price?The answer is not as simple as this theory suggests. Studies have observed price differences and variations in search results among users, but this does not necessarily mean websites raise prices because someone has searched repeatedly, or that deleting cookies…
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid conveyed to the UAE President the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. In turn, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed asked Prince Khalid to convey his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever first-half trade performance in 2026, with the total value of trade across its three economic zones reaching Dh246 billion, up 17 per cent from the same period last year.The results marked the sixth consecutive year of record first-half trade for the authority.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, said sustained growth amid the challenges facing…
Three to four rounds were fired at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car as he was leaving a ground in his vehicle on Sunday, police said. A large crowd had gathered to see him where several rounds were fired at his car from within the crowd. Tiger Shroff was not hit by any bullets, according to the statement by Mumbai Police.The firing incident was reported under the jurisdiction of Juhu Police Station. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Tiger Shroff was confirmed to be safe and did not sustain any gunshot injuries. Further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, a…
Salman Agha marked his return to international cricket with a century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the one-day tri-series opener in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The 32-year-old scored a 90-ball 107 with a six and 10 fours to anchor Pakistan’s 305 in 49.5 overs, before skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed 3-55 to keep Sri Lanka down to 268 in 48.1 overs.The hosts now play England in the second match on Tuesday — also in Rawalpindi — in the series seen as a build-up for next year’s 50-over World Cup in southern Africa.Pavan Rathnayake (79) and Janith Liyanage’s 60…
SHARJAH, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by Sharjah Export Development Centre (SEDC), is organising a high-level trade mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 19th to 22nd October 2026. Led by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, the mission will bring together members of the official delegation and representatives of private-sector companies in Sharjah. It forms part of SCCI’s efforts to strengthen economic and trade relations with African markets and unlock new opportunities for trade and investment cooperation. The mission aims to boost trade between Sharjah and Ethiopia, explore promising investment opportunities…
Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather for Monday, with a chance of convective clouds forming over eastern and southern areas in the afternoon, bringing rain. Conditions will be humid at night and on Tuesday morning in some coastal areas, with a possibility of fog or mist forming. The NCM said winds would be light to moderate, becoming fresh to strong at times with clouds and causing blowing dust. Winds will blow from southeast to northwest at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 45 km/h. Waves in the Arabian Gulf will…