UAE–Senegal Diplomacy: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with both sides pushing deeper cooperation in investment, economy and development, and flagging the 2026 UN Water Conference. Golden Visa Access: The UAE launched a global online portal so foreigners worldwide can check Golden Visa eligibility, with the 5- or 10-year renewable residence option and no sponsor requirement. Etihad Travel Perks: Etihad expanded its free stopover programme to include the Al Ain region, letting transit passengers choose Abu Dhabi City or Al Ain for complimentary hotel stays. Finance Watch: The UAE Central Bank raised the Base Rate to 3.90% after the Fed’s quarter-point hike, with potential knock-on effects for mortgages, loans and savings. Air Defence Deal: Hanwha Systems and EDGE Group signed heads of terms for an integrated UAE air defence network, including L-SAM and Cheongung-II cooperation. Regional Security: UAE cyber chief Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti said Iran’s IRGC is behind many cyber attacks, citing 640,000 threats in a single day. Sports & Culture: Christie’s will hold its first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi on Nov 1, and the UAE is sending 165 athletes to the Asian Games starting Saturday in Japan.