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Umm Al Quwain: Umm Al Quwain Municipality announced that it is accepting applications for temporary winter camping permits for the 2026-2027 season in the Al Aqran and Al Thaniyah areas from October 19 to 30. The Municipality stated that obtaining a winter camping permit requires a valid copy of a passport issued by the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and a family book. It added that the purpose of the camp is for the applicant’s personal and temporary use only, and the owner is prohibited from renting the space or using it for any commercial activities or any purposes other…

ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced that the AD Ports Group Gran Fondo will take place on 20th December 2026, bringing together hundreds of cyclists from the UAE and abroad for a 154-km race starting at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain and finishing at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Launched in 2022 as the Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo, the event has grown into a major amateur cycling competition, attracting participants from 68 nationalities last year. The 2026 edition will join the UCI Gran Fondo World Series…

SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Government officials and industry leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) called for adaptive economic policies that expand investment in agritech, waste-to-energy projects and domestic manufacturing, while strengthening supply chains to help economies respond to global disruptions. As the two-day forum concluded, speakers urged greater support for smaller manufacturers, wider adoption of agricultural technologies, more reliable freight networks and closer public-private cooperation to strengthen food security and maintain trade flows. They also called for more effective implementation of economic regulations, stronger investor safeguards and easier access to government services, financing, international markets…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the amalgamation of the Indian branches of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C. with RBL Bank Limited, with the merger set to take effect from December 1, 2026.In an official statement on Friday, the RBI said following the amalgamation, all Indian branches of Emirates NBD Bank will function as branches of RBL Bank.RBI said, “The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Indian branches of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C. (Transferor Bank) with RBL Bank Limited (Transferee Bank)… The effective date of the amalgamation shall be December 01, 2026”.Stay up to…

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has arrived in UAE cinemas, marking the return of the Tamil superstar to the big screen.The action-comedy sequel was released worldwide on October 15, bringing back Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, the retired jailer introduced in the first film.Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the film follows the success of the original Jailer, which was released in 2023 and became one of Rajinikanth’s biggest box-office hits.The sequel features several well-known names from Indian cinema, including Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan and Vijay Sethupathi.The cast brings together actors from different Indian film industries, including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada…

Spain have been fined $20,000 and ordered to partially close their stadium for their next friendly after supporters chanted Islamophobic slogans twice during a game against Egypt in March, Fifa said in a statement.The sanctions relate to incidents at the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, home of LaLiga club Espanyol, where some Spain fans chanted, “Who doesn’t jump is a Muslim,” during a World Cup warm-up match which ended in a 0-0 draw.After the second occurrence of the chant, the stadium announcer issued a warning and the scoreboard displayed a message against discriminatory behaviour.Stay up to date with the latest news.…

Ali Alhosani stands out as a model of Emirati talent that has reached senior positions within international economic and financial institutions. From Abu Dhabi institutions to Washington, D.C., and on to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), he has built extensive experience in economic and financial policy and investment management. This journey led to his role as Executive Director of the Arab Group at the IMF, one of the most prominent positions representing the interests of member states within the institution. This career path reflects the breadth of experience Alhosani has…

DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four chambers of commerce in China to strengthen cooperation, support the business community, and deepen ties between companies in Dubai and their counterparts in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chongqing.Dubai Chambers signed the agreements with the Beijing Chamber of International Commerce (BCIC), the China Chamber of International Commerce Shenzhen Branch (CCOIC Shenzhen), the China Chamber of International Commerce Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC Guangzhou), and the China Chamber of International Commerce Chongqing Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC Chongqing).The agreements were signed during the Dubai Business Forum – China, organised recently by Dubai…

The ‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’, organised by the Dubai Press Club (DPC) in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), concluded the first week of its tourism and economy phase with a series of specialised sessions and workshops. These were aimed at developing participants’ skills in producing tourism and economic content and telling Dubai’s story through innovative and engaging digital formats. The first week featured a range of sessions designed to equip participants with practical skills in storytelling, filming, editing and digital publishing. It also deepened their understanding of the professional and legal requirements of content creation.…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) participated in KEZAD Connect 2026, recently held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, showcasing how artificial intelligence, official statistics and responsible data partnerships can support industrial growth, investment planning and business competitiveness. SCAD highlighted a user-centric approach to statistical development that places users’ needs at the centre and enables businesses to help shape future statistical priorities. Abdulla Gharib Alqemzi, Director-General of SCAD, emphasised that Abu Dhabi’s industrial ambitions require trusted statistics that respond to evolving economic priorities and support informed decisions by manufacturers, investors and businesses. He…