Author: Editorial Team
As Faateh Group expands into an integrated business ecosystem, its managing director and co-founder explains why connected businesses, operational excellence and sustainable value are central to its growth Published: Wed 14 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM For Adil Faridi, building a successful business has never been about remaining within the boundaries of a single industry. It is about recognising opportunities, understanding evolving market needs and creating businesses that complement one another. As managing director and co-founder of Faateh Group, Faridi has played a key role in shaping the organisation’s evolution from a real estate venture into a diversified business ecosystem, with…
ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced details of the final round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the ceremony honouring the winners of the 2026 season. The competitions will take place at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi from 16th to 18th October, with the round deciding the Gi champions and the top finishers in the season’s overall Gi and No-Gi standings honoured at the closing ceremony. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club leads the overall Gi standings heading into the finale, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club and…
ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them during a telephone call with Sugiono, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries and brings prosperity and well-being to their peoples. The two ministers also reviewed efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Indonesia across various fields, including education, the economy, trade, and investment, within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two…
BANGKOK, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial and supervisory cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information and expertise in central banking. The MoU aims to support financial stability and the development of the banking and financial sectors in both countries. The MoU was signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, and Natia Turnava, Governor of the NBG, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East and part of UAE’s largest content management and development platform, Visioneers, and TikTok LIVE organised the region’s first ever TikTok LIVE Bootcamp. This joint initiative empowers a new generation of LIVE creators with the knowledge, skills and practical tools to deliver interactive livestreaming experiences that enable them to express their creativity, connect with audiences in real time and build communities around shared interests. 37 content creators took part in the four-day event, which was held from 28 September to 1…
The UAE’s handling of the flydubai FZ1073 cockpit attack demonstrates a crisis communication approach that prioritises credibility over speed, according to experts. The incident, which unfolded on September 30 when a co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe mid-flight, triggered an immediate response from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Within hours, the authority acknowledged the event and cautioned against speculation, but withheld details that were still unverified. Kevin Abdulrahman, principal of Executive Authority, said this restraint is consistent with international best practice. “A blank in the facts is not an invitation to fill it with words,” he said.…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, attended the graduation ceremony for participants in the ‘UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders’, launched by American Hospital Dubai in partnership with Harvard Business Impact. The programme aims to develop a new generation of Emirati leaders capable of advancing the healthcare sector and shaping its future in line with the highest international standards. The ceremony was held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership. Organised…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — The World Economic Forum (WEF) has appointed Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairperson of Frontier25, The Climate Tribe, Aurora50, Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS), and Reset MENA, as the Executive Fellow of the Science, Discovery and Innovation pillar, one of six core themes of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders, taking place from 13th to 15th October in partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum. The appointment represents a further international recognition of the role played by Emirati leaders in shaping the future and highlights Sheikha Shamma’s…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Dubai Police Academy, and the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst, Georgetown University, the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), for the launch of the Mohammed bin Rashid Master in Police and Security Leadership programme. A first of its kind, the programme is dedicated to institutionalising…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Bernard Mensah, President of International, Bank of America, one of the world’s leading financial institutions. The meeting highlighted the UAE’s growing position as a global financial hub and Dubai’s role in connecting international businesses with opportunities across regional and global markets. Discussions explored opportunities for cooperation in corporate and investment banking, wealth and asset management, and trade finance, as well as the role…