Discovery Dunes, located in Dubai South’s Golf District, is a private members-only residential community developed by Discovery Land Company. Combining a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, luxury residences, sports, outdoor activities, family experiences and personalised concierge services, the community focuses on making everyday life more convenient and enjoyable for its members.

Taiwan suspended most activities ahead of Typhoon Champi, which threatened the island with powerful winds and torrential rain on October 23, 2026. Authorities reported one death and 94 injuries, evacuated residents from mountainous areas and cancelled 669 international flights along with all 262 domestic flights.

China has launched a large-scale rescue operation in Tibet after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake killed at least 16 people and injured dozens. More than 300 houses reportedly collapsed, while emergency teams are working to rescue residents and provide relief supplies in the affected region.

SUDO Consultants has won the Rising Star Consulting Partner of the Year award at the 2026 Regional AWS Partner Awards for the MENA region. The recognition highlights the company's growth in cloud migration, managed services, DevOps, enterprise solutions and artificial intelligence.

Emirates NBD reported a net profit of Dh6.4 billion in the third quarter of 2026. The Dubai-based bank recorded a 15% increase in nine-month income to Dh42.2 billion, while strong lending and deposit growth pushed total assets higher.

UAE doctors are warning that shisha smoking carries serious health risks and should not be considered safer than cigarettes. Experts say prolonged sessions can expose users to harmful substances and increase concerns about lung damage, persistent coughing and breathing difficulties.

The UAE is expected to experience fair to partly cloudy weather on October 23, with a chance of rainfall in some eastern areas. Temperatures could reach 40°C, while humid conditions may bring fog or mist to some coastal and inland areas overnight.

UAE residents can continue travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah by air and road despite reported airport disruptions. Flight packages start at around Dh2,700, while bus packages begin at Dh1,100, according to UAE travel operators.

Four Indian Consular Application Centres in the UAE have closed from October 22, 2026. Passport renewal services continue at 12 remaining centres. Applicants can check updated fees, appointment timings and Tatkaal service details.

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, officially launched in UAE stores on October 23, 2026. Mohammed Shaka became the first customer at Dubai Mall, while buyers showed strong interest in the new device.