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Would you wait until January next year for a phone you tried to book within minutes of pre-orders opening? Some UAE residents are doing exactly that after delivery slots for Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo moved from October to November, December and even January 2027 within a short time. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened at 4pm on Friday, October 16, with the device set to reach buyers and stores from October 23. However, residents who logged on hoping to get the phone on its first day said the available delivery dates changed quickly as demand picked up. Emaad Khayyam,…
MINDANAO, Philippines, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, inaugurated the Dinas Health Clinic in the Dinas area on the Philippine island of Mindanao. The clinic was renovated with support from the “Alam wa Amal” programme, broadcast on Sharjah TV, which is affiliated with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, in cooperation with Sharjah Charity International (SCI). Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Charity International, said the charitable projects in Mindanao extend the organisation’s humanitarian…
NEW YORK, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated in a panel discussion alongside Hillary Clinton, former United States Secretary of State, at the Forbes 30/50 Summit 5-year anniversary, in a session entitled “Across Borders and Generations: Women Defining Global Leadership”. The session discussed the growing role of women in global leadership and the importance of promoting dialogue and building bridges across cultures and generations. During the discussion, Al Kaabi highlighted the UAE’s commitment to promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and international cooperation. She emphasised the importance of building trust and maintaining open channels of communication,…
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Indonesia following fires in East Java Province, which resulted in a number of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Republic of Indonesia and its people over this tragedy. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Government of Dubai has announced the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results for H1 2026, with real GDP reaching approximately AED473 billion, according to data released by the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment at Digital Dubai. The results reflect continued growth across a range of strategic sectors and activities, led by financial and insurance activities, human health and social work, information and communication, and construction. The results underscore the resilience of Dubai’s economy, the diversity of its productive base, and the continued momentum across several high-value-added sectors. The emirate continues to develop an…
SHANGHAI, 17th October, 2026 — China topped the standings on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Shanghai, which is taking place on 17th -18th October as part of the 2026-2027 season. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), the championship has attracted strong international participation, with male and female athletes representing countries from around the world. The opening day featured competitive bouts across the kids, juniors, youth and masters divisions, reflecting the continued development of jiu-jitsu internationally and the championship’s growing presence in Asia. China led the overall national rankings with 586,200 points,…
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has concluded its inaugural health and life sciences mission to China, advancing priority areas of collaboration designed to accelerate the translation of scientific and technological innovation into better health outcomes. The mission brought Abu Dhabi’s health and life sciences ecosystem together with leading Chinese healthcare institutions, universities and innovators through 32 meetings and site visits across Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Moving beyond technology exchange, discussions identified opportunities to connect China’s scientific, technological and manufacturing capabilities with…
DUBAI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, joined the Iraqi community in the UAE at the second edition of “UAE Loves Iraq”, a celebration of Iraq’s civilisation and culture held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. More than 15,000 people attended, including Iraqi residents, Emiratis and members of other communities. Organised by the “UAE Loves Iraq” platform, the event was attended by Samer Salman Abed, Acting Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, along with diplomats and leading figures from the business,…
BANGKOK, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE’s Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said the country’s banking sector maintains strong financial indicators and high levels of liquidity and capital, reinforcing its resilience and role as a pillar of regional financial stability. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Balama reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting global financial stability through flexible monetary and prudential policies capable of adapting…
SHENZHEN, China, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived today at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX), Guangdong Province, at the start of a working visit to the People’s Republic of China, which will continue until October 23. The visit will include several cities in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. During the visit, H.H. will lead a delegation from the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah comprising senior officials and heads and directors of various government entities and institutions in the emirate. The delegation will hold a series…