ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), convened a meeting with the chief executive officers (CEOs) of banks operating in the UAE, in the presence of assistant governors and senior officials. The meeting reaffirmed the CBUAE’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the banking sector, safeguarding financial stability, and monitoring developments across the UAE’s financial system. The meeting reviewed the latest financial indicators and data for the UAE’s financial and banking sector, which reflected the banking sector’s financial soundness and stability, underpinned by the UAE’s sustained…
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RIYADH — The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Monday that 100 fighter jets took part in the opening hours of Operation Dawn of Yemen, as it intensified air support for Yemeni government forces seeking to retake state institutions and territory held by the Houthis. Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said 324 “high-value targets” had been destroyed since the operation began. “100 fighter jets participated at dawn today in Operation Dawn of Yemen,” Al-Maliki said in posts on X, adding that the coalition was providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni armed forces on the ground. He said…
LONDON — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles’ younger brother, is taking the police to court to challenge his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in the wake of information that emerged from the Epstein files in the United States. Britain’s Judicial Office, part of the non-political civil service that supports the courts, said on Monday a hearing would take place on Thursday after the former prince sought to quash the search warrants that were issued as part of the arrest. Mountbatten-Windsor’s lawyers are challenging the search warrants used in Sandringham and at Royal Lodge in Windsor relating…
As organisations modernise their networks, Cisco emphasises the importance of treating networking and security as an integrated system rather than separate functions. Cisco IT’s recent Wi-Fi 7 deployment across its global environment demonstrated that network modernisation can deliver security benefits alongside faster connectivity and improved performance. This deployment contributed to as much as a 40% drop in reported security incidents across many sites. Leading by example, Cisco IT’s Wi-Fi 7 deployment shows how enterprises can use Wi-Fi 7 alongside Cisco technologies to strengthen security while enhancing connectivity and performance. This practical example highlights how network modernisation supports a stronger enterprise…
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), the CBUAE will organise its second Climate Forum on 8th October 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Forum will bring together representatives from central banks, regulatory authorities and financial institutions to enhance the financial sector’s resilience and capacity to address climate-related risks, and support the transition to a sustainable economy. The Forum serves as a…
Bollywood star Salman Khan is all set to make an appearance in Dubai this week. The actor will attend Beautyworld Middle East on Tuesday, October 6, for the official unveiling of Kenz De Rasasi, a new Dubai fragrance brand. Khan will be the chief guest at the launch, which will take place at the brand’s booth at Dubai World Trade Centre from 2pm. He will be joined by Anis Abdul Razzak, owner of Rasasi Perfumes and chairman of AAR Group, for the unveiling. The appearance will put the Bollywood star at the centre of the brand’s first official introduction, as…
LONDON — Britain’s Green Party formally adopted a policy declaring “Zionism is racism” after a majority of members voted in favor of a resolution on Sunday. The motion, which calls for Zionism to be “treated as any other form of racism,” passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at the party’s annual conference in Brighton. The Greens’ policy calls for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state, a move opposed by the bulk of the party’s MPs and which is expected to face legal challenge. Israel’s foreign ministry said it has banned Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering…
Travelling further on every litre is becoming a more compelling proposition for UAE motorists as October’s fuel-price changes put vehicle efficiency in the spotlight. From daily commutes to journeys between emirates, hybrid vehicles offer a practical way to reduce petrol consumption while retaining the convenience and flexibility drivers value. With the UAE’s revised October fuel prices taking effect, the benefits of efficient vehicles are particularly relevant. Beyond any single monthly price adjustment, reducing fuel consumption can deliver lasting value throughout ownership, especially for motorists covering substantial distances for work and family commitments. Fuel efficiency is also about making better use…
CAPITALS, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices edged higher on Monday, with spot gold gaining 0.4 percent to US$4,158.17 per ounce as of 01:50 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.6 percent to $4,186.40. Among other metals, spot silver gained 1.7 percent to $61.40 per ounce, platinum was up 0.6 percent to $1,708.48 and palladium firmed 0.6 percent to $1,175.04. Source: Emirates News Agency
BRASILIA — Voting began across Brazil on Sunday as nearly 159 million eligible voters cast ballots to choose the country’s president, state governors, members of Congress and state lawmakers. The presidential race is led by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers’ Party and Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party, the only candidates polling in double digits among the 12 contenders seeking the presidency. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time and are scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Under Brazilian law, a presidential candidate must secure more than 50% of valid votes to win in…