Tourism & Health: Abu Dhabi’s DCT signed with Healthy Living to push healthier food choices across hotels and tourism outlets, aiming to improve dining options through industry guidance and research. Dubai Destination Push: Dubai DET unveiled “Beyond the Ordinary,” a citywide destination project with XDubai and Red Bull athletes, spotlighting Dubai’s sky, coast, desert and urban sites. Air Travel Perks: Etihad expanded its Abu Dhabi stopover to include the Al Ain region, letting eligible travellers choose free hotel stays in either Al Ain or Abu Dhabi City. Education Travel Deal: Emirates and KHDA struck an agreement to offer tailored student travel benefits, including special fares and extra baggage, to boost Dubai’s higher-education appeal. Sports Spotlight: UAE athletes head to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with 165 Emiratis competing across 23 sports. Regional Security: UAE condemned Houthi attempts to target Makkah/Makkah al-Mukarramah, calling it a threat to Saudi security. Cyber Threats: UAE’s cyber chief said Iran’s IRGC is behind many attacks, citing 640,000 threats in a single day. Finance & Rates: UAE raised its base rate to 3.9% after the Fed hike, with potential impacts for mortgages, loans and savings. Rare Culture: Christie’s will hold its first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi on Nov 1, featuring modern and contemporary Middle Eastern works.