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• Marwah Fadel named first head of UAE’s public-run authority

  Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has appointed Marwah Fadel as the authority’s first Director-General.

• UAE carriers extends Saudi flight cancellations

  Etihad Airways and flydubai have both extended their flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 24.

• Sheikh Abdullah and Russia’s Lavrov discuss regional developments

  Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional and international developments in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

• Sheikh Abdullah and UK’s Miliband discuss Middle East developments

  Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the situation in the Middle East in a phone call with Ed Miliband, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

• UAE President, H.H. Sheikh Mansour meet Khalid bin Salman in Abu Dhabi

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, to discuss regional developments.

• UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after death of two officers in helicopter crash

  The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to Saudi Arabia following the death of two officers in the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter in the Najran region.

• Over 9,000 e-scooters seized in Abu Dhabi under road safety efforts

  Abu Dhabi Police have seized 9,237 electric scooters over the past ten months for traffic violations, as part of ongoing campaigns to tighten security measures and improve road safety.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed seeks out next Arab Hope Makers

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the seventh cycle of the Arab Hope Makers, aiming to seek out "people of goodness and creators of kindness in communities".

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Business News

• UAE delegation explores energy and transport partnerships in China

  A UAE delegation has wrapped up a five-day visit to China, where it looked at partnerships in clean energy, battery storage and electric transport.

• Dubai, China sign MoU to develop gold and jewellery trade

  The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gold Association of Guangdong Province in China.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises DIEZ's AED 246 billion value performance in H1

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving a record trade value of AED 246 billion in the first half of 2026.

• UAE signs agreement to host 2029 World Bank Group, IMF Annual Meetings

  The UAE has signed the agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi.

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Sports News

• After years of frustration, Davidovich Fokina wins third title of 2026

  Alejandro Davidovich Fokina waited seven years for an ATP Tour title then three came along at once.

• Tonga stun England as Samoa thrash France at Rugby League World Cup

  Pacific nations made a statement on the opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup, with Tonga beating England and Samoa routing France.

• Arsenal edge Nottingham Forest with late Madueke goal

  Champions Arsenal needed an 80th-minute goal from Noni Madueke, their only shot on target, to scrape a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday and remain three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.

• Gomez stunner highlights Brighton rout of Palace, Man United held by Leeds

  Brighton & Hove Albion's Diego Gomez struck a sensational goal from inside his own half in a 5-0 Premier League rout of Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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International News

• Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal, WSJ says

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the four-year-old Ukraine conflict that would favour Moscow, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.

• Macron rejects interior minister’s resignation after weekend riots

  French President Emmanuel Macron has turned down Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s offer to resign after widespread rioting across France over the weekend.

• Indian airlines extend Saudi flight cancellations

  Air India and Air India Express have extended their flight cancellations to and from Saudi Arabia until October 24.

• Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico as floods hit Veracruz

  Hurricane Trudy has weakened slightly off Mexico’s Pacific coast and is expected to lose strength rapidly as it moves away from the mainland, forecasters say.

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Entertainment News

• 'Godfather' star Al Pacino to receive life achievement award from actors' guild

  Celebrated actor Al Pacino will receive a lifetime achievement award for his career achievements and humanitarian work next year, the actors' union SAG-AFTRA announced on Thursday.

• Prince Harry and wife Meghan make first joint appearance since UK return

  Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in public on Thursday for the first time since they made a surprise return to Britain, returning to the city where they made their maiden joint official engagement nine years ago.

• Mariah Carey to bring Christmas show to Abu Dhabi

  Mariah Carey will perform her festive show, Mariah Carey’s Christmastime, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Saturday, December 12.

• Global Village opens Season 31 with drone show, choir performance

  A spectacular drone show and a choir performance titled 'The Parade of the World' will welcome guests on the opening night of Global Village's Season 31 at 6 pm on Wednesday.

• Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac murder

  A former gang leader has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, capping the prosecution of a long-unsolved murder that shaped the golden age of rap music.

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