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OMODA & JAECOO unveiled OMODA X on 20th October at OMODA X NIGHT, held as part of the brand’s International User Summit in China. The new crossover combines everyday SUV practicality with off-road versatility and sporty styling, targeting drivers who move between city life and outdoor adventures. The company positions OMODA X as the world’s first CROSS OFF-ROAD vehicle, designed to span traditional vehicle categories. Its debut brought together the brand’s mecha-inspired design, crossover capability and personalised intelligent technology. OMODA X combines distinctive design with practical capability A wide-body stance, sculpted surfaces and signature lightning taillights define the exterior. Inside,…

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan (2026–2031), a national plan to protect people from the growing health effects of climate change and to keep health services available when climate-related pressures rise. Climate change is not only an environmental issue; it is a health issue. Hotter, more humid days raise the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and put added strain on the heart and lungs. Dust storms and poor air quality can trigger asthma and worsen existing conditions. Changing climate conditions can affect the…

BUENOS AIRES, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, held a series of bilateral meetings with commanders and senior officials from member countries of the International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (FIEP), on the sidelines of the organisation’s summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The meetings included Major General Metin Düz, Head of Public Order at the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command; Claudio Miguel Brilloni, National Director of the Argentine National Gendarmerie; Brigadier General Dumitru Scurtu, Commander General of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri of the…

AJMAN, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, received Anatol Vangheli, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the UAE, at the Government Entities Building at the Ruler’s Court. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the Ambassador and his accompanying delegation, and discussed ways to strengthen relations with Moldova across various fields. The meeting also included an exchange of views on a number of matters of mutual interest. The Moldovan Ambassador thanked the Crown Prince of Ajman for the warm welcome and generous hospitality. He commended the UAE’s…

WASHINGTON, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Meta has suspended conversation sharing in its Muse artificial intelligence (AI) assistant after cybersecurity researchers discovered that thousands of shared chat links could be found through public internet records, potentially exposing sensitive personal and corporate information. Cybersecurity firm Claroc identified more than 6,800 shared links through passive DNS records, which log domain-name lookups and can make web addresses discoverable. Researchers accessed several hundred conversations, some containing sensitive information, including corporate revenue reviews, loan applications, bank fraud alerts with partial account details and confidential job interview notes. The flaw stemmed from Muse’s URL design, which…

TOKYO, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Continent’s football leaders came together in Tokyo today for the fourth edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026. Staged in Japan for the first time, the flagship event serves as a key platform for the AFC’s members to enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen governance standards and share best practices for the continued advancement of Asian football. One hundred and twenty of Asia’s foremost football decision-makers were in attendance on the opening day of the 2026 edition, where they were able to…

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), said Abu Dhabi is cementing its position as a global destination for family capital and long-term investment, supported by a combination of economic stability, sustained growth and a strong real economy. Together, these strengths give investors the opportunity to build businesses and partnerships that endure across generations. Al Marzooqi made the remarks during a roundtable titled “Abu Dhabi: From Capital to Investment Opportunities” at the fourth Global Owners and Family Office Congress, organised by Campden Wealth with…

SEOUL, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Korea (BOK) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday after two consecutive rate hikes to curb mounting inflationary pressure. The BOK’s Monetary Policy Board held the key rate steady at 3 percent in its rate-setting meeting, according to Yonhap News Agency. The rate freeze came after the BOK raised the benchmark rate in its July and August meetings, citing “preemptive action” to curb mounting inflationary pressure and ensure macroeconomic stability. However, the BOK has signaled it will maintain a hawkish stance for the time being. Consumer prices have hovered around the…

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has received Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as part of an official visit to the UAE. Accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Prime Minister reviewed a guard of honour that lined up to greet him, and laid flowers at the memorial in front of the martyrs’ monument. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was briefed on the significance of Wahat…

DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) reported a 10.8% year-on-year increase in net profit to AED2.4 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by sustained demand for connectivity and digital services. The company’s revenue rose 6.2% year-on-year to AED12.3 billion during the nine-month period, benefiting from continued demand and a stable macroeconomic environment. Service revenue increased 6.8% to AED9 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) grew 9.2% to AED6 billion, while the EBITDA margin expanded by 1.3 percentage points to 48.7%. During the third quarter, du secured a 20-year…