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Abu Dhabi will become the first city in the West Asia, North Africa and South Asia region to host a Frieze art fair, when the inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi opens its doors on November 19 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The fair, organised by Frieze in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, brings together 84 galleries from 64 cities across 37 countries and regions. It builds on 17 years of Abu Dhabi Art, which concluded its final edition in 2025 before evolving into the new format. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of…
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s latest project Daredevil, his next after 2025’s Good Bad Ugly, went on the floors on November 2 in Chennai.Suresh Chandra, the manager of Kumar—a long-time Dubai resident and racing car driver—announced the details on X, sharing photographs of the inauguration.The event was attended by Kumar’s wife Shalini, director Adhik Ravichandran, music composer Anirudh Ravichander, and the actors Unni Mukundan, Sreeleela, R Parthiban, Sunil and Redin Kingsley.Daredevil marks Kumar’s second collaboration with Adhik Ravichandran, after Good Bad Ugly, which also marks Shalini’s debut as producer under the umbrella of Brave Hearts Productions.The Pooja ceremony of #Daredevil was…
BENGHAZI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — The horse Adeeb Athbah was crowned champion of the seventeenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, held yesterday at the Al Watan Shooting and Equestrian Club racecourse in the city of Benghazi, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, which recorded its presence in Libya for the second consecutive year. The Cup series is staged with the support of the wise leadership, reflecting its commitment to developing the Arabian horse racing industry and supporting owners and breeders in countries around the world, encouraging them to acquire…
SHARJAH, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Airport Authority is set to participate in World Travel Market London 2026 under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. The event will be held from 3rd to 5th November at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said that the Authority’s participation in the exhibition reflects the integration of infrastructure development and the expansion of international partnerships. He noted that the airport expansion project is a key component of the Authority’s plans, forming part of a package of projects…
Dubai’s Flag Garden is back in the spotlight as the city prepares for a month of National Day celebrations. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has shared images of the beachfront installation while announcing that it will organise Dubai’s ‘National Month’ celebrations from November 3 to December 2.The programme will bring together government, semi-government and private-sector entities across the Emirate, with events celebrating the UAE, its leadership and the Union’s journey and achievements, according to the announcement.The Flag Garden is among the key attractions, alongside UAE Flag Day celebrations, the UAE Parade and a…
AJMAN, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, the inaugural Ajman Media Forum – THE SIGNAL 2026 will open on 18th November at the Emirates Hospitality Centre under the theme “Who Owns the Signal?”. Organised by the Ajman Government Media Office over two days, the forum will bring together media leaders, decision-makers, experts, researchers and representatives of media and technology organisations to examine the future of the industry amid rapid technological change. The forum will feature 23 sessions with 68 speakers from 17 countries,…
Halloween has come and gone, but celebrities have given fans plenty of costumes to talk about this year, from recreating famous movie characters to dressing up as fellow stars.While some went for spooky transformations, others took inspiration from music videos, childhood favourites and even their own family members.Here are 10 celebrity Halloween costumes that stood out in 2026.1. Heidi Klum as a severed handHeidi Klum once again went all out for Halloween, transforming into a giant severed hand for the 25th anniversary of her annual Halloween party in New York.The costume featured realistic veins, long red nails and a replica…
American TV personality and businesswoman Martha Stewart has apologised after facing backlash over her Halloween costume, which depicted a homeless person, clarifying that she never intended to mock homelessness and expressing regret over offending people.The 85-year-old lifestyle mogul faced criticism after sharing a photograph of her Halloween look on Instagram. The now-deleted picture showed Stewart wearing ripped jeans, makeup designed to make her face appear dirty, and holding a sign that read, “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!”In a statement shared with People, Stewart initially said that the costume was intended to raise awareness about homelessness, which she described as one…
DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Annual Government Challenge, a new national platform that enables employees of federal ministries and entities to take part in designing and developing innovative solutions for national priorities, and to turn outstanding ideas into practical, scalable projects and models that enhance the efficiency of government work and its readiness for the future. Launched in conjunction with UAE Innovation Month, the challenge harnesses the energy, expertise and talent of government employees and strengthens collaboration among teams…
Dubai’s What The Food festival returned to Alserkal Avenue over the weekend, bringing together homegrown food brands, activities and plenty of things for visitors to try. Among the brands taking part was HalaPop, which describes itself as the UAE’s first locally made prebiotic soda. The festival, held on October 31 and November 1, returned for its fifth edition under the theme Khubz wa Milh, meaning bread and salt, celebrating the tradition of bringing people together through food. Founded by Walid Antabli and Karim Jalloul, HalaPop was created as an alternative to traditional soft drinks, offering fruity flavours without added sugar. Visitors…