Abu dhabi: Bringing an end to his season in style, Isaac del Toro won the Giro del Veneto on Wednesday afternoon. The Italian one-day race brought Del Toro’s 16th victory of the season, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s 95th. Behind the Mexican, his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammate Pavel Sivakov made a late attack to secure second place over the line. In doing so, Sivakov ensured the Emirati squad would end another memorable afternoon in Italy with two riders on the podium. According to Emirates News Agency, this latest win comes just days after Tadej Pogacar won Il Lombardia on Saturday, and

Abu dhabi: UBS bank has opened an advisory office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, marking its second office in the UAE. UBS said the new office reflects its strategic vision to further expand its presence in one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing finance and wealth hubs. According to Emirates News Agency, Abu Dhabi is recognised as a leading centre of investable wealth in the region, having become a preferred destination for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporates, investors such as sovereign wealth funds, and family offices seeking sophisticated financial solutions and trusted advisory services within the region’s growing ecosystem. Beatriz Martin, President

Abu dhabi: The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) conducted a field inspection visit to a workers’ accommodation facility in Abu Dhabi as part of its regular programme to monitor workers’ conditions and ensure their rights are upheld under national legislation and international human rights conventions. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation was led by Fatima Al Bedwawi, member of the NHRI Board of Trustees, and included members Dr. Abdulaziz Al Noman, Dr. Zayed Al Shamsi, Ameera Al Suraidi, Noor Al Suwaidi, and Dr. Saeed Al Ghfeli, Secretary-General of the NHRI, along with several officials. This was the eighth visit

Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has concluded the ‘Screenprinting Unlocked’ training programme, organised in collaboration with ‘The Workshop DXB’ to develop the skills of artists, practitioners, and designers, as well as enabling them to explore screenprinting tools and techniques to enhance their artistic practices. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme trained nine Emirati and UAE-based creatives. They successfully completed the intensive 10-day course held at the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood and The Workshop DXB studios in Al Quoz, under the supervision of curator Ahmad Makary. The participants gained in-depth experience in screenprinting, learning about image preparation,

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) is taking part in the Future Mobility 2025 Exhibition, held at Expo Centre Sharjah, with the participation of government bodies, private companies, and international organisations. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of SRTA, emphasized that the exhibition provides a vital platform to showcase the authority’s achievements in transport system development and the adoption of innovative solutions. Al Othmani highlighted SRTA’s ongoing commitment to advancing its mission of building a smart and sustainable transportation ecosystem. The authority is focusing on clean energy and environmentally friendly transport technologies as

Madrid: The “MAJAL” programme, organised by the Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Theatre and Performing Arts, part of Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, continues its international phase in Spain, with training sessions underway at the University of Salamanca, one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1218. This advanced artistic experience aims to hone leadership and influence skills through theatrical arts. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme targets members of Sharjah Capability Development (Tatweer), a Rubu’ Qarn affiliate. Participants took part in a series of interactive workshops that combined leadership, teamwork, and theatrical expression, enhancing their communication, negotiation,

Abu dhabi: The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced that, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, rain prayers (Salaat Al Istisqaa) will be held across all mosques in the country tomorrow, Friday, 17th October. The prayer will commence half an hour before the Friday prayer. According to Emirates News Agency, the Authority stated that the prayer will be performed in accordance with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), seeking Allah Almighty’s mercy and blessings for rainfall across the land. Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of

El paso: Meta Platforms announced its plan to invest over $1.5 billion in a new data centre in Texas, slated to be operational by 2028. This initiative is a significant part of the company’s strategy to enhance its artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to Emirates News Agency, the new facility will be located in El Paso and is designed to operate using only renewable energy sources. Additionally, the data centre will incorporate advanced water recycling systems to minimize its environmental footprint. This development is a segment of Meta’s broader agenda to boost processing capabilities for its AI-driven products, including Facebook and