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VARESE, Italy, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Italian rider Eleonora Gasparrini of UAE Team L’IMAD claimed her first victory of the season on Tuesday, winning the Tre Valli Varesine Women’s Race in Italy. Gasparrini outsprinted Canada’s Sarah van Dam of Team Visma | Lease a Bike at the finish, with Switzerland’s Noemi Rüegg taking third place. The victory marked a second consecutive triumph in the race for UAE Team L’IMAD, following compatriot Elisa Longo Borghini’s win last year. “I’m really happy. I think we played it very well as a team. Karlijn Swinkels did a great job getting into the…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) is participating in Beautyworld Middle East 2026, taking place from 6th to 8th October at Dubai World Trade Centre. Recognised as the largest trade fair for beauty, fragrance, and personal care products in the region, Beautyworld ME brings together more than 1,900 exhibitors and over 70,000 industry experts from across the globe. It provides an ideal networking platform for leading international companies and brands specialising in fragrances, cosmetics, personal care, haircare, packaging, and other related industries. Through its participation, SAIF Zone is showcasing the investment…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The opening day of Global Food Week 2026 concluded with a diverse programme of educational sessions, ministerial panel discussions and keynote addresses that explored the future of sustainable food systems, food security and innovation across the global agri-food sector. Organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the ADAFSA, the event will run until October 8 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together the entire food and beverage industry together. Throughout the day, government entities, industry leaders and international organisations signed a series of agreements covering distribution agreements, manufacturing deals and strengthening…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council and SCC Middle East today announced plans to develop a new Centre of Excellence for Cyber Resilience and Trusted Technology in the UAE, to serve the region and the globe, announced during AI Everything Abu Dhabi. The Centre will provide an environment where government, enterprises, technology partners and specialists can explore emerging technologies, test real use cases, and understand how new solutions can be adopted securely and at scale. The initiative follows a three-phase approach: Phase 1 – Building national capability: Executive learning, practical labs and specialist development…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the banner of “The Rocket Revolution,” the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) at the University of Sharjah marked World Space Week 2026 with a rich programme of scientific and interactive events running from October 4 through 10. The initiative aimed to deepen public understanding of space science and technology, with a particular focus on the evolution of rocket technology and space missions, through a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on activities designed to blend knowledge, exploration, and innovation. Throughout the week, participants engaged with a range of lectures and scientific activities…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Training and Development Center (STDC), affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), organised Oxford and Cambridge Strategic Leadership Programme for employees of government and private-sector entities in Sharjah. The programme is part of STDC’s efforts to provide specialised international programmes that strengthen leadership capabilities, build organisational readiness, and equip professionals to navigate the rapidly evolving business environment and contemporary developments. As part of the programme, the renowned Lady Margaret Hall at the University of Oxford hosted a segment of the training, providing participants with an integrated learning experience that…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting the UAE’s strategic position in the international financial system, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), will organise the “Annual UAE Banks Reception 2026” in Bangkok, Thailand, on 15th October 2026. The reception will serve as a global gathering held on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, taking place from 12th to 18th October 2026. The event aligns with the key themes of the Annual Meetings, particularly strengthening…
The UAE’s perfume industry is anything but new, but it has evolved into a diverse industry that combines regional heritage with modern perfumery. While oud and attars remain deeply rooted in the region’s fragrance culture, UAE perfume houses are developing modern scents that are going viral with perfume lovers around the world, turning affordable scents into serious contenders in a market once dominated by luxury names. And this isn’t simply a passing trend. Brands such as Lattafa, Armaf, Afnan and Arabiyat Prestige show just how far UAE perfumery has come, combining sophisticated scent profiles with prices that make them accessible…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Finance in Ajman is participating in Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, taking place on 6th and 7th October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘The New Intelligence Order – From Abu Dhabi, the AI Capital of the World.’ Through its participation, the Department is showcasing its latest smart services and its approach to leveraging artificial intelligence to advance government financial services and operations across the emirate. The Department’s participation in the global artificial intelligence event reflects its commitment to embedding innovation across the workplace and accelerating the adoption…
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.The deal brings together the studios behind “Mission: Impossible”, “Harry Potter” and DC Studios alongside major television and streaming networks such as CBS, CNN, Paramount+ and HBO Max — forming an expansive entertainment company spanning film, TV and news.Shares of the combined company moved to the New York Stock Exchange from Nasdaq on Tuesday to trade under the ticker “SKYD”.Stay up to date with the latest news.…