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JEDDAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad 4-1 at Alinma Stadium, King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, on Monday night in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League Elite League Stage West Region. The victory took Al Ain to 12 points at the top of the standings, while Al Ittihad remained on four points. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Youth Center (AYC) has launched the training phase of the eighth edition of Youth Pitches, opening the initiative beyond the Arab world for the first time to empower young people from across the globe to contribute to international efforts on water security. Bringing together 30 projects and startups from 26 countries, this year’s edition provides training, mentorship and acceleration support to help young innovators develop practical responses to water scarcity, pollution and flood risks. Six projects will be selected to showcase their innovations at the Youth Pavilion during the 2026 UN…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Library welcomed Timofey Shchegolkov, Deputy Director General for Operations, Construction and Security at the Russian State Library, to discuss opportunities for cultural cooperation, knowledge exchange and the preservation of rare collections. Shchegolkov was received by Dr Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, and Ali Juma Al Tamimi, Director of the Libraries Department, alongside Library officials. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in library management, manuscript restoration, heritage preservation and the use of advanced technologies to safeguard historical collections. Both sides also explored opportunities for…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Andrei Kulichkov, Vice President for Commercial and Technology at Sinaha Technology, said ADIPEC 2026 represents a strategic platform for showcasing innovative technology solutions, exchanging expertise with partners and investors, and building new partnerships that help accelerate the adoption of automation applications and autonomous systems. Sinaha Technology is an Abu Dhabi-based company specialising in the application of artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and advanced technologies to industrial and logistics operations, particularly in the oil and gas, manufacturing and warehousing sectors In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the company’s participation…

SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Media City “Shams” hosted the second edition of “Shams Connect” in partnership with Mashreq NEO BIZ, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners and industry experts to explore financial solutions, exchange knowledge and build business connections. Mashreq NEO BIZ’s partnership placed business banking and financial readiness at the heart of the event, highlighting the importance of connecting entrepreneurs with the financial expertise and support they need as their businesses grow. Alongside experts from the Federal Tax Authority and Zoho, the event provided practical insights into banking, financial management, e-invoicing and digital transformation. The collaboration between…

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is accelerating across the UAE’s financial sector, with more than 70% of firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) using AI, while Emirates NBD has allocated around 50% of its technology budget to AI initiatives. Mark Steward, Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 that AI adoption had risen from 30% to 70%, with 64% of firms using generative AI. He anticipated continued strong growth in the DIFC’s financial sector next year, highlighting…

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched an enhanced Ejari service through the DubaiNow app, simplifying the customer journey and making real estate services more accessible, efficient, secure and transparent. The enhanced service brings key tenancy procedures together within a unified government platform. The enhanced digital journey lets customers create and register tenancy contracts through a single process, with the Ejari certificate issued immediately after contract approval. Customers can also renew and cancel contracts through a digital process connecting landlords and tenants through UAE PASS, supporting faster completion and greater security and transparency throughout the…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) is on track for launch in the first quarter of 2028, representing a long-term strategic investment in the UAE’s space sector, developing national talent, strengthening space industries and creating new economic opportunities. Mohsen Al Awadhi, Director of the Space Missions Department at the UAE Space Agency, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the mission has made significant progress, including the development of the EMA Lander, designed, developed, assembled and tested entirely in the UAE in less than two years. He said the lander, one…

FUJAIRAH, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah’s Department of Industry & Economy discussed prospects for strengthening economic and trade cooperation with a delegation from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), alongside preparations for an upcoming visit by a Japanese business delegation to explore the emirate’s logistics and trade capabilities and its role in supporting supply chain efficiency and business continuity. The meeting, attended by Mohammed Obaid bin Majed Al Aleeli, Director-General of the Department of Industry & Economy in Fujairah, addressed alternative logistics and trade routes offered by the UAE and coordination of a programme of site visits for the…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Response Plus Holding is showcasing its integrated emergency medical care solutions for oil and gas workers at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026), through a specialised system covering onshore and offshore fields, drilling rigs and remote locations. The system combines field clinics, specialised medical teams, air and ground medical evacuation services, satellite-based medical communications, command and control systems, and emergency response training programmes to support worker safety and enhance the efficiency of handling medical cases across different operational environments. The company is highlighting the use of technology and integrated…