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MALÉ, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Malé, in cooperation with the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, organised a virtual roundtable to explore opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector. The UAE side was led by Heba Aljneibi, Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Malé, with representatives of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Global South Utilities (GSU). The Maldivian side was led by Mohamed Faiz, Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy, who chaired the session, alongside senior ministry officials and representatives of the State…
BEIJING, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG will close out the 2026 UCI WorldTour season tomorrow in China, with the seventh edition of the Tour of Guangxi bringing together some of the world’s best riders, including Colombian Sebastián Molano and Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez. The team has announced its line-up for the Tour of Guangxi, including the welcome return of Marc Soler. The Spaniard, out with injury since the Giro d’Italia in May, will be making his return to racing, as will his Belgian teammate Florian Vermeersch, who will be making his debut in the Tour of Guangxi. The…
DUBAI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Paralympic Committee has announced a 43-strong squad for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan from 18th to 24th October. To be headed by Mohammed Mohammed Fadhel Al Hameli, Chairman of the National Paralympic Committee, the delegation comprises 30 men and 13 women competing in eight sports: athletics, powerlifting, shooting, cycling, badminton, table tennis, boccia, and archery. The committee confirmed that preparations, including overseas training camps and domestic sessions, have been completed ahead of the Games. Source: Emirates News Agency
For some, TikTok is a way to relax after a busy day. For others, it has become a habit that is difficult to break, with hours passing by as they scroll through short videos. But how much does the app really affect the way young people spend their time? Three UAE residents, aged between 17 and 23, shared how TikTok has become part of their daily routines and whether they believe it has affected their lives. 8 hours a day on TikTok with no plans to stop For 23-year-old Alreem Ali, TikTok has become such a regular part of her…
DUBAI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a total of 11 Dubai-based companies representing diverse sectors have pledged to integrate Agentic AI technologies into their operations, with the support of Dubai Chambers. The pledge reflects the private sector’s commitment to advancing the adoption of Agentic AI under Dubai’s private sector Agentic AI transformation programme, launched in May this year by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman…
After years of staying away from social media, actor Saif Ali Khan seems to have finally joined Instagram. The actor’s arrival on the platform has caught fans’ attention, with many welcoming him and keeping an eye on his first post.Saif, who is married to actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, has largely stayed away from having a public social media account of his own. Fans have often caught glimpses of his personal life through Kareena’s posts, but his Instagram debut now gives them another way to follow the actor.Interestingly, Kareena was the first person Saif followed on the platform, and she has followed…
Actor Alia Bhatt congratulated Sohum Shah on the eight-year anniversary of his film ‘Tumbbad’, a horror fantasy that marked eight years since its release.Alia shared a picture of herself wearing the eye mask on her Instagram Story.The actor was seen wearing the custom-made mask associated with the film, which has become known for its dark and unusual look. Her post has added to the buzz around the sequel, though the picture itself does not confirm any details about her role.The post comes amid her involvement in the project. Earlier in July, the makers of ‘Tumbbad 2’ officially confirmed that Alia Bhatt…
Wishing legendary actor and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, on his 84th birthday, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan penned an adorable post on Instagram. “Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii (heart emojis) Love and God Bless always,” she wrote. Aishwarya also dropped a photograph of her daughter Aaradhya with Big B, showcasing their bond. Big B received heartfelt wishes from industry colleagues as well. Sanjay Dutt wished the veteran actor in an Instagram post describing the actor as his “hero”. The actor also shared throwback photos from his interactions with Amitabh Bachchan.While sharing the photos, Sanjay Dutt said, “Dear Sir, happy birthday and may God bless you. You have…
Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield has sparked Oscar buzz for his performance as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While the Luca Guadagnino-directed film isn’t hitting theatres until December, it has already earned rave reviews following a world premiere at the New York Film Festival last week. Notably, the film follows the five-day period in 2023 when Sam Altman was fired and then rehired. With this, both Garfield and ‘Anora’ breakout star Yura Borisov – who plays Ilya Sutskever, the OpenAI co-founder who ousted Altman – have entered the awards race.Speaking to ‘Variety’ on the red carpet at its London Film Festival premiere on Sunday,…
ABU DHABI, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Mulla is targeting his seventh world title at the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship’s Freestyle season finale in Olbia, Italy, from 16th to 18th October. Al Mulla leads the standings with 50 points after the opening round in Shanghai, China. The six-time world champion, who finished runner-up last season, expressed confidence in reclaiming the title with the continued support of Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club. Source: Emirates News Agency