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The new season offers entrepreneurs and SMEs the opportunity to secure investment and benefit from expert guidanceDubai: Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) has announced the completion of preparations for the fourth season of Shark Tank Dubai, which will return to Dubai TV following the success of its third season. The previous season generated investments exceeding AED42 million for 25 projects from the UAE and across the region.The new season will offer entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to present their ideas and projects to a distinguished panel of investors, benefit from their expertise, and secure investments…

ABU DHABI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — In a global first, etisalat UAE has become the first operator to commercially launch 2×2 uplink MIMO with carrier aggregation for smartphones. The new capability enables up to three times upload speed for compatible smart phones exclusively on etisalat UAE’s 5.5G network. The technology enables greater capacity and bandwidth to communicate and upload high-resolution photos, share videos, send large files faster, and use a growing range of AI-powered applications more quickly. The 2×2 uplink MIMO sends two streams of data simultaneously, while carrier aggregation combines network capacity across different frequency bands. Together, these…

Dubai Police warn that harmful online comments, rumours and unauthorised filming can lead to legal accountability Dubai: Major Yasser Juma Mohammed, Head of the Social Media Crimes Section at the eCrimes and Cybersecurity Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, has revealed that a group of individuals were arrested for deliberately posting false and negative comments on a company’s Google Maps review page in an attempt to damage its reputation and cause financial losses. The announcement was made during an episode of the Dubai Police Podcast, produced by the Security Media Department of the General Department…

The UAE-based developer was recognised for its community initiatives, including a Ramadan Iftar programme that served more than 10,000 workers across the UAEPublished: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 5:39 PM Arif Developments has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in CSR’ award at the AES Achievers Summit & Honours 2026, held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on October 10, 2026, recognising the UAE-based real estate developer’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, humanitarian initiatives and community engagement.The award was presented to the Arif Developments team by Sheikha Aisha Humaid Al Mulla, marking another milestone for the company as it continues…

Wishing legendary actor and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, on his 84th birthday, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan penned an adorable post on Instagram. “Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii (heart emojis) Love and God Bless always,” she wrote. Aishwarya also dropped a photograph of her daughter Aaradhya with Big B, showcasing their bond. Big B received heartfelt wishes from industry colleagues as well. Sanjay Dutt wished the veteran actor in an Instagram post describing the actor as his “hero”. The actor also shared throwback photos from his interactions with Amitabh Bachchan.While sharing the photos, Sanjay Dutt said, “Dear Sir, happy birthday and may God bless you. You have…

At 74, Captain Saleh Mohammed Hanbalouh continues to share decades of maritime knowledge through education, preservation and community engagement Ras Al Khaimah: For Emirati captain Saleh Mohammed Hanbalouh, the sea is more than a profession. It is a living part of his identity and a legacy he is committed to preserving for future generations. At 74, the Al Rams resident from Ras Al Khaimah continues a lifelong relationship with the sea that began when he was seven years old, accompanying his father and learning the traditions of maritime life. For nearly 67 years, the sea has remained central to his…

MALÉ, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Malé, in cooperation with the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, organised a virtual roundtable to explore opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector. The UAE side was led by Heba Aljneibi, Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Malé, with representatives of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Global South Utilities (GSU). The Maldivian side was led by Mohamed Faiz, Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy, who chaired the session, alongside senior ministry officials and representatives of the State…

BEIJING, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG will close out the 2026 UCI WorldTour season tomorrow in China, with the seventh edition of the Tour of Guangxi bringing together some of the world’s best riders, including Colombian Sebastián Molano and Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez. The team has announced its line-up for the Tour of Guangxi, including the welcome return of Marc Soler. The Spaniard, out with injury since the Giro d’Italia in May, will be making his return to racing, as will his Belgian teammate Florian Vermeersch, who will be making his debut in the Tour of Guangxi. The…

New board of directors appointed under Decision No. (24) of 2026 Dubai: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decision No. (24) of 2026 establishing the Board of Directors of the Economic Security Center of Dubai. The Board will be chaired by His Excellency Talal Humaid Belhoul, with Awad Hader Al Muhairi serving as Vice Chairman. Board members include Tamim Mohammed Al Muhairi, Dr Riyadh Mohammed Belhoul, Saif Obaid Al Mansouri and Faisal Mohammed Al Awadhi, in addition to the Chief Executive…

DUBAI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a total of 11 Dubai-based companies representing diverse sectors have pledged to integrate Agentic AI technologies into their operations, with the support of Dubai Chambers. The pledge reflects the private sector’s commitment to advancing the adoption of Agentic AI under Dubai’s private sector Agentic AI transformation programme, launched in May this year by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman…