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DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has approved a strategy to establish the Global Centre for Research and Technology for Economic Zones. Operating under DIEZ, the initiative aims to strengthen Dubai’s global leadership and contribution to the development of economic zones. Through the development of knowledge, policies and standards, the Centre aims to strengthen the ability of economic zones to attract high-value foreign investment, increase the value added by economic activities, and expand opportunities for trade and the transfer of knowledge and technology. These…

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), will lead the Council’s delegation to the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which will be hosted by the Parliament of India in New Delhi on 26th and 27th October 2026. The forum will be held under the theme “Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development”, with the participation of Speakers of Parliament and heads of delegations from BRICS member and partner countries. The forum will address four key themes during its main sessions. Ghobash is scheduled to deliver a speech during the first session, entitled “Resilience: The…

SEOUL, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea posted the second-largest current account surplus among major economies in the second quarter, surpassing the combined surpluses of Germany and Japan, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the central bank. The country’s current account surplus reached US$116.63 billion in the April-June period, trailing only China’s $193.72 billion, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) data available on the Bank of Korea’s Economic Statistics System. Korea’s surplus more than quadrupled from $28.39 billion a year earlier, far outpacing increases of 11.9 percent in Germany and 5 percent in Japan. The sharp…

DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is emerging as one of the region’s most advanced markets for clinical diagnostics, as investment in genomics, integrated laboratory networks, artificial intelligence (AI), regulation and reimbursement accelerates the transition from scientific innovation to routine patient care, according to new analysis for World Health Expo (WHX) 2027, which opens in Dubai on 25th January 2027. The latest report in an exclusive WHX series with Frost & Sullivan, From Infrastructure to Innovation: The GCC’s Growing Influence on Clinical Diagnostics, forecasts that the global clinical diagnostics market will expand from US$115.7 billion in 2026 to…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police are advancing plans to integrate artificial intelligence into policing and administrative operations, with a particular focus on Agentic AI, as the UAE moves towards transforming 50% of government sectors, services and operations through autonomous AI technologies within two years. The plans were discussed during a meeting of the Dubai Police Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council, chaired by Major General Dr Ahmad Zaal bin Krishan Almuhairi, Deputy Commander in Chief for Financial and Administrative Affairs. Almuhairi emphasised that the successful adoption of advanced technologies must deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, decision…

Celebrity chef K Damodaran, popularly known as Chef Damu, passed away at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of contributions to the culinary arts and television. Widely recognised for bringing cooking to television audiences through popular shows such as Cooku with Comali, he became one of the most familiar faces of Tamil television.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay condoled his demise in a post on X, remembering the chef for his contribution to the culinary arts and his efforts to make cooking accessible to a wider audience through television programmes.“Through his culinary expertise and unique approach, he…

JAKARTA, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior is delivering a specialised training programme in Indonesia entitled “Arabic Language Training Programme for Indonesian Peacekeeping Forces”, reflecting its continued efforts to strengthen international cooperation, promote the exchange of expertise, and enhance the professional capabilities of peacekeeping personnel. The programme seeks to improve participants’ Arabic language skills, enabling them to communicate effectively while performing their duties in multicultural international settings and enhancing their readiness to handle diverse situations and operational challenges in the field. The initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to broadening international partnerships, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and…

Superstar Rajinikanth has delighted fans with a rare gesture by stepping into a cinema hall to watch his film Jailer 2 alongside audiences. Breaking his four-decade-long streak of not visiting a theatre, the actor was also accompanied by his nephew, the music composer Anirudh Ravichander.A video shared by production house Sun Pictures captured Rajinikanth entering the cinema hall, where he joined fans to experience Jailer 2 on the big screen. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans, making it a special occasion for admirers of the superstar.Sharing the video on social media, Sun Pictures highlighted the significance of the occasion,…

Singer Shilpa Rao’s performance at the 10th anniversary edition of the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai on October 24 was cut short due to a production delay, leaving several fans disappointed.The singer later took to Instagram to share her disappointment over the incident, thanking the audience for their support even after the music stopped.In her post, Shilpa said that the audience continued to call out her name despite the interruption and promised to return to Mumbai.”Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight. It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us like this.”She went on…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th edition on 29th October 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that the UAE remains committed to serving the Arabic language and nurturing new generations who believe that progress and growth begin with reading and acquiring knowledge. His Highness stated, “The future of a nation…