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NCM urges motorists to exercise caution as fog and mist are expected in coastal and inland areas during the coming days The National Center of Meteorology warned of fog formation during the coming days, specifically from midnight until the early morning hours, leading to a decrease in horizontal visibility and, at times, its complete absence in some coastal and inland areas, particularly in the western regions. The centre said the chances of fog or light mist forming will continue from today until next Tuesday. It urged drivers to exercise caution, follow weather forecasts to know when fog is expected, and…
Uygar Doyuran, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Technologies Process Automation across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Honeywell Technologies’ Uygar Doyuran discusses the cybersecurity, data and AI foundations needed to advance industrial autonomy while protecting safety and uptime. Industrial autonomy brings new opportunities to improve operations, alongside cybersecurity challenges as connected systems and AI take on greater responsibility. Uygar Doyuran, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Technologies Process Automation across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, explains why progress depends on secure operational technology, connected data and AI grounded in industrial expertise. He also outlines how organisations can…
SHARJAH, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second Middle East Cosmetics Show opened on Friday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together regional and international companies and brands. Running concurrently until 18th October, the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition features more than 200 companies and approximately 700 brands, alongside companies and brands specialising in cosmetics at the Middle East Cosmetics Show. The exhibitions were inaugurated by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, in the presence of…
Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Issa Al Mutawa reveals AI, robots and autonomous vehicles are being tested to push response times even lower, with generative AI already being used to predict where fires will occur before they happen Dubai: The Director of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence at the General Command of Civil Defence in Dubai, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Issa Ahmed Al Mutawa, revealed that the response time to fire incident reports is currently less than four minutes, compared to a global average of about eight minutes, thanks to the efforts and technologies that are being adopted to reduce the number…
For thousands of tenants and landlords in Dubai, rental disputes were resolved through an agreement in days rather than a prolonged legal battle this year.The Rental Disputes Center said it concluded 2,350 amicable settlement cases between January and the end of September, involving a combined value of Dh401 million. On average, each case was resolved in six days. The cases were handled through the RDC’s Conciliation and Settlement Department, which helps parties in a rental dispute reach a solution both sides can accept.The settlement process is separate from a disputed case that goes on for a final ruling. It gives…
Indian actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday, was laid to rest with full state honours in Pune, marking a solemn farewell to one of the country’s most celebrated actors.Nana passed away after suffering a severe cardiac arrest in Goa. He was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved. Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed the news to ANI.The mortal remains of the actor were brought to the cremation ground in Pune after his fans paid last respects to him…
BAKU, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team won a gold medal at the World Championships (Baku 2026), concluding its participation in the competition hosted by the Azerbaijan Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF) from 4th to 10th October, with 622 athletes from 93 countries taking part. The team raised its medal tally to two at the championships, following the silver medal won by athlete Mohammed Bek in the under-73kg category, marking an exceptional achievement against the world’s elite in judo. Yeliza Vita claimed gold in the women’s under-78kg category after defeating…
First Deputy Ruler of Dubai highlights the emirate’s role as a global financial hub during talks with BPCE Group chief Nicolas Namias His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said that global confidence in Dubai was built on ambitious visions, bold economic decisions and financial minds that look to the present with an eye on the future. Through these factors, Dubai has become a regional headquarters for some of the world’s most important financial institutions. His Highness said in a post on his X account:…
India tightens curbs on dollar demand to defend the rupee, offering oil firms a special RBI dollar window and tougher hedging rules to reduce FX volatility amid record-low pressureMUMBAI: India on Saturday unveiled fresh measures to shore up the rupee, redirecting oil companies’ dollar purchases away from the spot market and tightening hedging rules as the currency hovers near record lows.The steps by the Reserve Bank of India come as persistent pressure on the rupee, fuelled by surging oil prices and global bond yields, has driven the currency down more than 7% this year.The central bank will open a special…
DUBAI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The Health and Safety Hub at WETEX 2026 will host a range of activities and exhibitions, including the Health and Safety Conference, which will feature discussions on the latest developments in occupational health and safety in schools, homes and workplaces. The conference will…