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FUJAIRAH, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Geographical Information Systems Center (FGISC) has announced the launch of a geospatial artificial intelligence project powered by AI agents, aimed at developing three-dimensional digital models of buildings and roads and supporting the smart urban planning system in the Emirate of Fujairah. The project focuses on leveraging AI agent technologies to automate the creation of 3D models of government buildings, enabling more accurate digital representations of the urban environment, improving the quality of geospatial data and enhancing decision-making efficiency. It also offers advanced capabilities for visualising 3D buildings and analysing data related to…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) – Kyrgyzstani fighter Farida Abdueva won the women’s strawweight championship by defeating reigning titleholder Michele Oliveira via a unanimous decision at UAE Warriors 74 in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The bout lasted all five rounds of five minutes each, and at the end of the match, the judges unanimously awarded the victory to Abduyeva. Thus, she became the champion in the weight category up to 52 kg. Abdueva captured the gold after a hard-fought five-round main event against Brazil’s Michele Oliveira.Following the victory, Abdueva improved her professional MMA record to 9 wins and 2…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Forbes Middle East has announced the launch of the inaugural Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit in Abu Dhabi, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and presented by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). The two-day summit will take place on October 28–29 in Abu Dhabi. Held under the theme “Where Generations Build Tomorrow,” the summit will bring together influential family enterprises, family office executives, investors, policymakers, governance experts and next-generation leaders on a high-level platform exploring the future of family capital, governance, succession and long-term enterprise leadership.…

DUBAI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), today announced significant progress in the Geospatial Accelerator, the inaugural programme under the Space for Earth Labs platform, marked by the selection of several international scale-ups. The platform has been established by DIFC Innovation Hub in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Relm Insurance to connect space and Earth Observation (EO) technologies with artificial intelligence, commercial expertise and industry demand. It will strengthen the space sector’s contribution to the national economy and supports the objectives of the National Space…

For Türkiye’s outgoing Consul General in Dubai, Onur Saylan, saying goodbye to a city he has come to call his second home was always going to be an emotional affair. And what better way to mark the occasion than by bringing a little piece of his homeland to the table? Hailing from Akşehir in Konya, in the heart of Central Anatolia, Saylan chose to celebrate his farewell through the region’s rich culinary heritage, with an eight-course tasting menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Duran Özdemir. Held at Rixos The Palm Dubai, the evening formed part of the Turkish Consulate’s 7 Regions,…

UMM AL QAIWAIN, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has announced a profit after tax of AED 378 million for the period ended 30 September 2026, reflecting its resilience amid challenging conditions. NBQ’s sustained strong growth is backed by strong fundamentals, disciplined risk management, and consistent focus on sustainable, long-term growth. It reaffirms NBQ’s ranking as the fifth (5th) top performing bank globally among small banks by the Forbes’ “World’s Top Performing Banks 2026” ranking, released in September 2026. NBQ’s performance over the first nine months of 2026 was supported by continued diversification of…

ATHENS, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has reviewed a number of strategic UAE projects and investments in renewable energy and healthcare as part ofhis official visit to the Hellenic Republic, reflecting the continued development of the economic and investment partnership between the two countries. During a meeting, representatives of TERNA ENERGY and Hellenic Healthcare Group presented key projects and investments, achievements to date, future plans and opportunities for expansion and growth. H.H. was briefed on TERNA ENERGY, which Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) fully acquired…

The stage is set for another star-studded celebration of Indian cinema in Abu Dhabi, as the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards prepares to return to the UAE capital in January 2027.And this time, Bollywood fans have plenty to look forward to, with Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Nora Fatehi confirmed to perform at the upcoming edition.The announcement was made at a press conference in Mumbai on October 22, where organisers unveiled the line-up of hosts and performers for the 27th edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards, scheduled to take place at Etihad…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed El Dababy, President, International Central Region, GSK, affirmed that the UAE’s investments in healthcare infrastructure and digital health initiatives are creating opportunities to strengthen preventive care and advance medical innovation. He noted that the company is keen to expand its partnerships with stakeholders in the country’s healthcare sector to support the development of prevention strategies and facilitate patients’ access to medical innovations. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Future of Health Summit 2026, which concluded yesterday, El Dababy said the UAE is playing an…

ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy following the martyrdom of two National Guard officers in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in the Najran region. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar…