Business News from Sunday, October 18th, 2026
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Dubai, China sign MoU to develop gold and jewellery trade
The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gold Association of Guangdong Province in China.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises DIEZ's AED 246 billion value performance in H1
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving a record trade value of AED 246 billion in the first half of 2026.
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UAE signs agreement to host 2029 World Bank Group, IMF Annual Meetings
The UAE has signed the agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi.
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Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches 'until further notice'Ras Al Khaimah authorities have announced the closure of all beaches across the emirate until further notice.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names FIX's popular 'Dubai Chocolate' for Dubai-it award
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award in the business category to FIX Dessert for "introducing 'Dubai Chocolate' to the world".
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Young Arab readers to be celebrated on October 29: H.H. Sheikh MohammedHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that young Arab readers from around the world will be "celebrated" on October 29 for the crowning ceremony of the Arab Reading Challenge.
