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OMODA & JAECOO will unveil its latest crossover, OMODA X, alongside advances in hybrid mobility and intelligent vehicle technology at its International User Summit, taking place in Wuhu, China, from October 18 to 24. Held under the theme “DRIVE TO THE NEXT VIBE”, the summit will showcase the brand’s vision for next-generation mobility, with developments relevant to younger motorists in the UAE seeking distinctive design, fuel efficiency and connected driving experiences. The event will feature three major activities: OMODA X Night, the OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon and the Super Intelligent Experience Lab, highlighting innovations in vehicle design, electrification and artificial…

DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has launched “Don’t Get Played”, a cybersecurity awareness campaign running throughout October as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The campaign aims to help members of the community recognise common scam tactics and warning signs, while encouraging one simple and effective habit before responding to anything suspicious: Pause. Verify. Don’t Get Played. The campaign also features competitions with a total prize pool of AED230,000, targeting university students, content creators and community members, alongside Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams from Dubai Government entities. The competitions invite participants to apply their…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita as Chairman of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority Board, replacing Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, issued a decree regarding the appointment and replacement of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “Dubai Humanitarian Authority”. The decree stipulated the appointment of Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority, replacing His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. Source: Emirates 24|7

Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel Africa, is targeting a valuation of about $7 billion in its London stock market debut, offering a potential boost for a market that has struggled to attract major listings in recent years.The company said on Thursday it planned to sell 270 million shares at £1.96 each in its initial public offering, raising about $703 million ahead of its planned mid-October debut.London’s stock market has shrunk over the past decade as companies have sought higher valuations elsewhere, prompting Britain to simplify listing rules in a bid to attract more issuers.At about $703 million,…

Hollywood star Jim Carrey has married his longtime girlfriend, Min Ah in a private ceremony, ‘People’ magazine has confirmed.According to the magazine, the marriage comes seven months after the couple were photographed together at France’s Cesar Awards, where Carrey publicly thanked Min Ah and called her his “sublime companion.”The 64-year-old star mentioned Min Ah during a speech delivered entirely in French at the awards ceremony. As his daughter Jane, grandson Jackson and Min Ah received ovations from the audience, he said, “Thank you to my wonderful family, my daughter Jane, and my grandson Jackson. I love you now and forever.…

Doha Asian Games organisers “are ready” if the continent’s premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar, a top official said Thursday.The Games, currently ongoing in Japan, are typically held every four years and on even years.Doha is the next host and according to the current cycle, the Qatari capital would stage the Games in 2030.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.However, reports in April said that the executive board of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) had approved the idea of reshaping the calendar…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the founder and organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on Wednesday announced a 10-year extension of their partnership for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), running until the end of 2037. The new agreement will take effect at the end of 2027, when the current agreement expires, and aims to support the championship’s continued growth and commercial development. Under the extended partnership agreement, all regulatory processes will be overseen by FIA Working Groups and the FIA Endurance Commission,…

Huawei recently partnered up with the AI start-up DeepSeek to launch an open-source programming software toolkit optimised for the vendor’s Ascend chips. This move has been speculated to be part of the Chinese companies efforts to expand the AI market beyond Nvidia’s technology. DeepSeek stated on its WeChat account the toolkit is free to download and includes the TileLang platform, which can be compared to Nvidia’s Cuda that is widely considered as a global standard for developing AI models. The Chinese AI company explained TileLang is “simpler to programme, significantly improving development efficiency and simplifying code logic”. It added the…

Airline advises affected passengers to contact travel agents or customer service for the latest updatesDubai: Emirates Group has announced the suspension of its codeshare flights with flydubai to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately and until further notice.In a statement published on its website, the airline said passengers whose final destination is Tel Aviv will not be accepted for travel at their point of departure.Emirates added that customers already travelling to Tel Aviv will be accommodated and provided with all possible support to complete their journeys.The airline advised affected customers to contact their travel agent, Emirates call centre or visit…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Rakbank have launched a new service enabling eligible RAKEZ businesses to open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 60 minutes, a first in the UAE. Available to eligible new and existing businesses with a RAKEZ trade licence, the proposition is designed for companies looking to establish or move their banking relationship to Rakbank. Eligible businesses will also benefit from a zero minimum balance requirement for the first 12 months and discounted monthly account maintenance fees of AED49 for the first 12 months. They can receive…