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MARRAKECH, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion hosted 30 business meetings on the second day of Marrakech Airshow 2026, bringing the two-day total to 53, as UAE defence entities engaged industry leaders and government delegations at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base. Individually, EDGE held seven meetings, Generation 5 six, Multi Level Group five, and Resource Industries twelve. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the UAE Pavilion brings together seven national entities — Ministry of Defence, EDGE Group, Generation 5, Multi Level…

DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Palestinian Business Council (PBC) is organising the Palestinian Investment Forum 2026 on October 25, 2026 in Dubai. The forum brings together a distinguished group of investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and project owners, alongside Palestinian professionals and talents seeking opportunities for growth, networking and partnership-building. The forum aims to strengthen ties between the Palestinian business community in the UAE and abroad, highlight projects and investment opportunities with potential for growth and expansion, and establish direct channels of cooperation between investors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Around 20 start-ups from Palestine and the UAE are participating in…

A painting capturing the bustling social life of an Iraqi coffeehouse, a rare portrait of an Egyptian princess and an abstract masterpiece inspired by Baghdad’s skyline are among the latest works announced for Christie’s first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi. The international auction house has unveiled seven additional highlights ahead of MAWASIM: 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, which will take place at The Abu Dhabi EDITION on November 1. Bringing together 70 works spanning nine decades, the auction will celebrate the artistic heritage of the Middle East and North Africa, featuring some of the region’s…

ABU DHABi, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada. During the call, the two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen economic and investment ties in sectors that support the development priorities of both countries, including advanced technology and artificial intelligence. His Highness and the Canadian Prime Minister affirmed their commitment to further advancing UAE-Canada relations and developing long-term, sustainable partnerships that create new opportunities for economic and investment cooperation, contributing to the…

SHARJAH, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH), affiliated with the University of Sharjah, announced that astronomical calculations indicate the crescent moon for Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH will not be visible to the naked eye or through a telescope after sunset on Sunday, 11th October , 2026, corresponding to 29 Rabi al-Thani. However, it may be detected using advanced astrophotography techniques before sunset, s part of its efforts to advance astronomical knowledge and awareness. Based on these astronomical data, countries that rely on astronomical calculations or informed visual sighting are expected to begin Jumada al-Awwal…

DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Russian Export Centre (REC) will showcase a range of technologies and innovative solutions during the 28th edition of Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Russian Export Centre will highlight 21 companies exhibiting solutions across the energy, water, sustainability and environmental sectors. Their offerings range from protective solutions for overhead power transmission networks, advanced monitoring equipment that enhances operational security, autonomous cleaning robots, environmental and ventilation equipment, construction technologies, underwater equipment for marine…

Actor Rohit Shetty penned a heartfelt note to pay tribute to Nana Patekar after the actor’s demise on Thursday. The director recalled Nana’s generosity in not charging money for his cameo in the film ‘Golmaal Again’ and told him to donate the money to an orphanage.Actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20am on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence.According to Dr Salkar, Patekar suffered cardiac arrest at his residence, and CPR was administered for 45 minutes. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty, paid tribute to ‘Tirangaa’ actor by recalling his humourous late night calls with the actor and his honest…

‘Crazy Rich Asians’, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood studio romantic comedies at the North American box office in nearly a decade, is all set to be adapted into a drama series.The film’s lead cast, Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng, will star in the series, along with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh recurring, as per ‘Deadline’. Based on Kevin Kwan’s bestselling books, the series has been in development at HBO for nearly two years. It brings together the film’s co-writer Adele Lim, director Jon M. Chu, and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. Not just rich — crazy rich.…

DUBAI,9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has premiered a new short film as part of a campaign to raise awareness of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF), two progressive lung conditions that can have a profound impact on patients’ everyday lives. Hosted in Dubai, the premiere brought together leading pulmonology and rheumatology healthcare professionals, including Dr. Bassam Mahboub, Vice-President of the Emirates Thoracic Society (ETS), and Dr. Shamma Al Nokhatha, President of the Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR), to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis and the importance of recognizing its signs…

BRUSSELS, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission on Friday announced the selection of 46 new strategic projects across 16 member states to strengthen supplies of critical raw materials, diversify sources and reduce dependence on external suppliers. The projects will support the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) targets for 2030, which aim to ensure that EU capacity meets at least 10 percent of annual consumption through extraction, 40 percent through processing and 25 percent through recycling of strategic raw materials. The projects include eight focused on extraction, 11 on processing and 19 on recycling, alongside eight integrated projects:…