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Rich seasonal tones, sculptural silhouettes and the movement of light shape a contemporary interpretation of autumn Published: Mon 5 Oct 2026, 4:26 PM By: Sana Eqbal | Partner Content Every season brings its own visual language. Summer is often defined by brightness and ease, while autumn arrives with a different energy. Colours deepen, light softens and fashion begins to embrace richer tones and more structured forms. It is this transition that sets the mood for APM Monaco’s Autumn 2026 collection, which approaches the season through a jewellery universe that is graphic, sculptural and distinctly contemporary. Rather than interpreting autumn through…

SHARJAH, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) has advanced its position among the world’s top-ranked universities, moving into the 301–325 band globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the latest edition, it placed fifth worldwide on the international outlook indicator and 54th globally for research quality. Nationally, it ranked third among universities in the United Arab Emirates and led all Emirati institutions on the research quality measure. The international outlook indicator gauges a university’s global openness by assessing its ability to attract students and faculty from abroad and the breadth of…

ROME, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — American rider Brandon McNulty of UAE Team Emirates-XRG finished second at the Coppa Agostoni in Italy on Sunday, in just his second race since becoming road world champion and while wearing the rainbow jersey. The race saw strong competition among an elite group of riders, with McNulty and a handful of other leading contenders breaking away from the peloton around 93 kilometres from the finish. The American remained firmly in the leading group with 80 kilometres to go. Paul Lapeira of Decathlon CMA CGM claimed victory in 3:51:44, with McNulty finishing second on the…

ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received teachers and citizens at Majlis Zayed City in Al Dhafra Region. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed reaffirmed the role of education in developing people and praised the dedication of educators, highlighting the leadership’s support and empowerment of teachers in preparing future generations. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that teachers are key partners in nation building and that advancing education is an investment in the UAE’s future. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan listened to the views and needs of teachers,…

ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), the CBUAE will organise its second Climate Forum on 8th October 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Forum will bring together representatives from central banks, regulatory authorities and financial institutions to enhance the financial sector’s resilience and capacity to address climate-related risks, and support the transition to a sustainable economy. The Forum serves as a…

Bollywood star Salman Khan is all set to make an appearance in Dubai this week. The actor will attend Beautyworld Middle East on Tuesday, October 6, for the official unveiling of Kenz De Rasasi, a new Dubai fragrance brand. Khan will be the chief guest at the launch, which will take place at the brand’s booth at Dubai World Trade Centre from 2pm. He will be joined by Anis Abdul Razzak, owner of Rasasi Perfumes and chairman of AAR Group, for the unveiling. The appearance will put the Bollywood star at the centre of the brand’s first official introduction, as…

In one of the most beloved songs written by the Indian poet known as Gulzar, two lovers conspire to capture time, to steal it away for themselves.The voices that render his words in the Bollywood musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Othello are melancholic, playful. But the song, O Saathi Re, has an urgency: the lovers’ plan involves entrapping the tired sun on a day’s end before it slips down into a river.You hold it there, I will throw in the netYou carry it on your back, I will lend a hand.Over his six decades in Mumbai, the seaside metropolis where he…

Seven years after its original release, Avengers: Endgame is back at the top of the global box office.The 2019 Marvel blockbuster has reclaimed its title as the highest grossing film of all time following the release of Avengers Endgame: Encore, overtaking James Cameron’s Avatar once again.Endgame has now earned around $2.9255 billion worldwide, narrowly passing Avatar at around $2.9237 billion.The difference may be small, but it comes after audiences returned to cinemas for a film first released in 2019.Avengers Endgame: Encore arrived in cinemas on September 25, seven years after the original film became one of Marvel’s biggest releases.The re-release opened with $86 million worldwide, including $26 million in…

Never has Indian cinema celebrated the razor sharp mind of a common man the way the Drishyam trilogy does. Originally written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, the first film made cinematic history by not just being adapted into several Indian languages, but chosen by film industries across the world — China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Hollywood etc.  In its Hindi remake, actor and producer Ajay Devgn played the central role; the film turned out to be hugely successful and adored by North Indian audiences. While Drishyam was directed by the late Nishikant Kamath, the second…

AJMAN, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — A legal seminar organised by the Ajman Arbitration Centre, affiliated with Ajman Chamber, discussed updates to the “Regulation on the Registration of Arbitrators and Experts at the Ajman Arbitration Centre for the Year 2026” and the criteria and requirements for registering arbitrators and experts. Organised in cooperation with the Higher Institute for Legal Training and the Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal Professionals, the seminar sought to enhance knowledge of arbitration practices and support the development of specialised legal competencies. Hindi Obaid Al Matrooshi, Secretary-General of the Ajman Arbitration Centre, attended the seminar via…