UAE Sports: Kuwait and UAE kick off the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 pre-qualifiers in Dubai today, with Group A matches at Shabab Al Ahli and three teams from each group set to advance to the next window. Public Health: UAE doctors are urging earlier diabetes screening for children after research points to a sharp rise in Type 2 diabetes among youth. Finance & Banking: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) approved a rights issue of AED 1.75bn to back Vision 2035 growth, while CBUAE will host the UAE Banks’ Reception in Bangkok on 15 October alongside IMF-WBG meetings. Tech & Business: Dubai PropTech Hub and Innovo Group will test construction tech on live UAE projects, and UAE-based fintech Remi secured a Stellar grant to build confidential settlement infrastructure. Fraud Watch: Dubai Police warn of scams offering jobs, residency or visit visas via fake ads and unlicensed intermediaries. Weather: NCM forecasts rain, strong winds and dust in parts of the UAE, with conditions also expected to continue into Wednesday and Thursday. Aviation & Mobility: Dubai opened the world’s first vertiport for electric air taxis near DXB, with more sites planned across the city. Regional Diplomacy: UAE welcomed the US move to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsors list, while Abu Dhabi adviser Gargash said Iran’s aggression “missed the target.”