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Monday, October 19, 2026
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By Timour Azhari and Federico MaccioniRIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – The organisers of two major Saudi energy and investment conferences said their events will go ahead this month and reassured visitors on security, after missile attacks on Riyadh’s airport left four people dead and an…
Private equity (PE) investment in Indian real estate has staged a strong recovery, with inflows rising 23 per cent year on year to $2.7 billion in H1 FY27 (April to September 2026), up from $2.2 billion in the same period last year, according to the…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has selected Emirati farmer Khadija Darwish Alqubaisi for its “FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development” initiative, launched to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. Her selection recognises her…
Air Arabia has temporarily suspended its flights from Sharjah International Airport to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 2026.As per the airline’s operational schedules, the cancellations impact daily flights G9151 and G9154, originally planned for those dates. In…
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response to assist those affected by severe thunderstorms that recently struck Paraguay, damaging homes, buildings and property across…
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that struck the country, resulting in the collapse of several buildings, property damage, and widespread evacuations.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE stands…
The UAE has stepped up efforts in 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity, adopting a proactive approach to protecting its expanding digital infrastructure, maintaining the continuity of economic activity and essential services, and building confidence in the digital environment.Developments throughout the year highlight cybersecurity’s growing role as…
Ajman maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 ADIB Cup with a 1-0 victory over Bani Yas at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium on Friday in Gameweek 3.Substitute Mohammad Juma Eid scored the winner in the 83rd minute, securing Ajman’s third consecutive victory and taking their…
Aaron Rai will return to the UAE as a major champion as he looks to defend his title at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, which gets the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs under way from November 5–8.The Englishman claimed his second Rolex Series title at…
Arman Tsarukyan will face Neiman Gracie in a Catchweight Crossover matchup at the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi, setting up a heated showdown at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Saturday, November 14.The contest leads five new additions to the Middle East’s first RAF…