Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment is showcasing JCB's hydrogen engine at WETEX 2026 in Dubai. The company is also presenting electric construction equipment as the UAE explores more sustainable solutions for the heavy equipment sector.

In Indonesia, smiling is more than a sign of happiness. Residents explain how childhood lessons, hospitality, respect and the cultural value of mutual cooperation make smiling an important part of everyday interactions.

Pope Leo XIV will not require further cancer treatment after surgery to remove a tumour from his right lung. Doctors confirmed that the disease remained localized, while questions remain about his planned November visit to South America.

Three residents were killed and several others injured in separate incidents involving attacks on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Authorities reported intercepted drones, falling debris and property damage, while oil field operations remained unaffected.

Government agencies and companies worldwide took websites offline after two critical PHP security vulnerabilities were discovered with the help of artificial intelligence. Developers released a fix, while cybersecurity experts urged organisations to update vulnerable systems immediately.

Dubai is redefining sports destinations by focusing on community, wellness and memorable experiences beyond traditional sports facilities. Galadari Brothers' AllSports Arena reflects this approach by bringing sports, fitness and family activities together under one roof.

UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has announced her candidacy for UN Secretary-General, pledging to promote peace through quiet diplomacy, humanitarian access and practical agreements. If elected, she would become the first woman to lead the United Nations.

Former inmates in Dubai are rebuilding their lives through vocational training, handicrafts and fitness routines. A former teacher used decorative skills learned in prison to establish a successful cake business after her release.

Dubai gold prices remained below Dh500 per gram for a second consecutive day on October 21, 2026, offering potential relief to shoppers preparing for Diwali. The 24K rate opened at Dh496 per gram, while 22K gold was priced at Dh459.25 per gram.

UAE authorities have reassured residents that unusual odours reported across Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai do not currently indicate a threat. Officials are monitoring the situation, investigating the source of the smell and coordinating efforts to reduce it.