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AL AIN, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Continental chess presidents and senior international officials inaugurated the fourth edition of the FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships in Al Ain, where an intense opening day ended with five players sharing the Open lead and three tied at the top of the Girls’ standings, all with perfect scores after three rapid rounds. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the championships are organised by Al Ain Chess & Mind Games Club in cooperation with FIDE and the UAE…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Executives from three global companies specialising in financial technology and banking solutions said the UAE has consolidated its position as a global hub for financial innovation and the development of digital payments and wealth-management solutions, supported by an advanced regulatory environment and integrated digital infrastructure. SC Ventures, the innovation and venture-building arm of Standard Chartered, said it has established more than 10 ventures in the UAE in less than three years, describing the achievement as unprecedented across its global markets. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the second day of Dubai Future…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — SEHA Al Dhafra Hospitals, part of SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, will host the Fifth Health Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, from 4th to 6th November at Baynounah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Region, with around 10,000 visitors expected. The programme will bring together community health awareness, medical specialities and innovation in healthcare. Held under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, under the theme “Health is a Way of Life”, the forum aligns with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026 by focusing on family health and promoting awareness…

MADRID, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – The UAE national bodybuilding and fitness team claimed 10 medals, including five gold, three silver and two bronze, alongside three overall champion titles at the World Championships organised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) in Spain from 30th October to 1st November. Gold medals went to Rashid Mohammed Al Habsi (men’s physique, 176cm), Tariq Mousa Mubarak (masters physique), Abdullah Mubarak Al Mutairi (masters classic bodybuilding) and Abdullah Hassan Al Marzouqi, who secured two golds in masters and men’s bodybuilding. The first three also won overall champion titles. Silver medallists were Khalid…

From embroidered wedding dresses to traditional jewellery and bridal chests, a recent exhibition in Abu Dhabi gave visitors a look at centuries of Ottoman and Anatolian wedding traditions. Titled Bridal Treasures: A Journey Through Ottoman and Anatolian Trousseaus, the exhibition was held at Manarat Al Saadiyat during October 18-26, bringing together traditional garments, accessories and household objects associated with marriage preparations. The exhibition explored the tradition of preparing a bridal trousseau, a collection of clothing, jewellery and household items gathered for a bride before her wedding. These items were often handmade by women in the family, with embroidery and other skills…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced a new partnership providing up to 6,000 Japanese startups with direct access to its innovation ecosystem, opening new opportunities for collaboration, investment and international expansion. The announcement came during the second day of the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, as DIFC also revealed that the number of artificial intelligence (AI), FinTech and innovation companies operating within its ecosystem had exceeded 2,000. During the Dubai FinTech Summit, DIFC also unveiled plans to launch the Dubai FinTech Stack, an initiative designed to provide an integrated infrastructure supporting the establishment, growth and…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Light + Intelligent Building Middle East is marking its 20th edition by highlighting the growing importance of interconnected systems in shaping smarter, more sustainable spaces. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the milestone edition of the annual trade show will run from 12-14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing innovations transforming how spaces are connected, controlled, illuminated, and experienced. After two decades as the region’s hub for lighting and building technology, the Dubai-based event demonstrates how technologies that once operated independently are increasingly working together to improve building performance, enhance occupant comfort,…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM)– The Arab Youth Centre (AYC), in collaboration with the New Economy Academy (NEA), has launched the New Economy Program 2026 to help 400 young Arabs understand how technology, sustainability and creativity are changing the way people work and build businesses. The first cohort of 100 participants began training today, marking the start of four cohorts delivered online in Arabic throughout November. Bringing together young men and women from across the Arab world, the programme connects major economic shifts with decisions about careers, skills and entrepreneurship. At its core is a practical focus on how opportunities…

DAKAR, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Vice President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ceremony took place at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, near Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Al Falasi said the UAE’s participation provides young athletes with an opportunity to gain international competitive experience, assess their technical and physical performance, and identify areas for improvement ahead of future competitions. He said the Ministry of Sports, in cooperation…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – The National Media Authority (NMA) marked UAE Flag Day on Tuesday, reaffirming the values of national unity, belonging and loyalty to the UAE. NMA Chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed raised the UAE flag at the Authority’s HQ at 11:00, in the presence of Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, NMA Secretary-General, along with senior officials and employees. Al Hamed said, “Every nation has symbols that embody its story. The UAE flag reflects the journey of a union that transformed a belief in a shared destiny into a strong nation, with the solidarity…