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From a Werner Herzog documentary about elusive elephants to a film narrated by Björk, Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival is returning to Abu Dhabi with three days of films from around the world. The festival will return for its fifth edition from October 9 to 11 at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Blue Hall, with UAE and Gulf premieres, documentaries, animation and short films on the programme. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi, this year’s edition will be have the theme “Mend”, inspired by an Arabic word meaning to carefully restore something of…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — ‘Future 100’ – the joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Government Development and the Future Office – has honoured its third cohort of 100 companies in recognition of their achievements and contributions to the new economy sectors, as well as their role in developing innovative solutions and business models. The ceremony, attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Co-Chair of Investopia, took place during the Investopia Bridge 2026 event in Abu Dhabi. The initiative announced the opening of registration and nominations for…
Lionel Messi has shared an emotional message on Instagram following his final match for Argentina, saying he already misses wearing the national team’s colours.The 39-year-old footballer reflected on his international career, thanking his family, teammates and coaches for their support over the years.”Yesterday was my last match and I already miss wearing the sky blue and white,” Messi wrote in an Instagram post, translated from Spanish.”I know I’m making the right decision. It was an incredible journey, full of happiness and also some sadness, but I know every step was worth it.”Messi said he still had many things he wanted…
Harry Styles has opened up about how his early years of fame with One Direction made him uncomfortable going out in public, and how walking helped him overcome that feeling.In a recent interview with ‘Rolling Stone’, the British singer spoke with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke about fame, music and the importance of staying connected to everyday life.Harry explained that during his time with One Direction, he often felt restricted to hotels and private spaces because of the attention surrounding the band.”I think in the early days, when I was in the band, so much of the hotel experience felt very locked-in,”…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Make-A-Wish UAE has stressed the importance of supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of children with critical illnesses, saying psychological support is as essential as medical care. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10th October, the Foundation highlighted the need to listen to children and their families and provide a supportive environment that helps them cope with treatment and maintain hope. Hani Al Zubaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish UAE, said critical illnesses can disrupt children’s daily lives, replacing play and childhood activities with medical appointments and treatment, often affecting…
Rwanda is entering the Oscars international feature race for the first time, submitting Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s ‘Ben’Imana’ for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards, reported ‘Variety’. According to the outlet, Dusabejambo’s acclaimed debut feature, told through the eyes of a community of women in Rwanda, premiered in Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section and won the Camera d’Or and Fipresci prize. It then had its North American debut at Toronto Film Festival, and will screen at London Film Festival in October.“In 2012, 18 years after the genocide against the Tutsi, a Rwandan village is still learning how to live with itself,”…
If you missed watching Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Awarapan 2 in theatres and have been waiting to enjoy it from the comfort of your home, there’s good news. The film has officially begun its streaming journey on Prime Video.Directed by Nitin Kakkar, ‘Awarapan 2’ also stars Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Puran Gabbi, Vijayant Kohli, and Suvinder Vicky in pivotal roles. The film was released in August 2026 and went on to become one of Emraan Hashmi’s highest-grossing films. Emraan called ‘Awarapan 2’ a “rare phenomenon” as it was billed as a sequel to its predecessor, which was released nearly 20 years ago but failed…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), in partnership with Huawei, celebrated the graduation of 37 UAE nationals from the second cohort of the Nafis International Programme at a ceremony held on Thursday. The graduates, comprising recent university graduates and final-year students specialising in technology-related fields, completed a two-month training programme in the UAE with practical training in the People’s Republic of China aimed at developing their technical, professional and leadership skills. The programme, one of ETCC’s flagship initiatives, focuses on emerging technology fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data and 5G…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international finance centre of Abu Dhabi, has taken enforcement action against PKF Accountants and Business Advisers LLP (PKF), an ADGM-registered audit firm, and its registered audit principal, by imposing financial penalties amounting to US$100,000 for audit failings identified during an audit inspection. The action followed an on-site inspection conducted by the RA primarily to assess PKF’s compliance with ADGM Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work. During the inspection, the RA identified significant deficiencies in an audit conducted for an ADGM-registered entity by PKF…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a collision between two boats on the Congo River that resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, with others still missing. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency