Abu Dhabi Food & Business: Global Food Week 2026 has opened visitor registration for its Oct 6-8 ADNEC event, with a new “Shop at the Show” platform plus the Global Food Security Summit focused on resilient food systems. Media Talent Pipeline: Dubai Media launched a new eight-week Media Pioneer Program cohort to train and mentor Emirati journalists through newsroom work at Al Bayan and Emarat Al Youm. Transport Upgrade: Etihad Rail’s first Dubai passenger station, Al Yalayis, is set to open Sept 30, cutting the Dubai–Abu Dhabi trip to about 57 minutes and linking to the Dubai Metro Red Line via a pedestrian bridge. Public Safety in Action: Dubai Police say e-scooter patrols recovered Dh190,000 stolen in minutes after rapid deployment to the Naif area. UAE–India Ties: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed spoke with PM Narendra Modi by phone, discussing West Asia developments and steps to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, tech, investment and health. Weather Watch: NCM reports the lowest Saturday temperature hit 21°C in Raknah, while humidity is set to bring fog or mist risk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi overnight. Tech & Consumer Buzz: ASUS opened UAE pre-orders for the ROG XBOX Ally X20 bundle at Dh10,999, with deliveries expected mid-October.