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DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has identified a series of recommendations and improvement opportunities to support the development of more seamless and proactive pension services. The recommendations reflect the feedback of more than 100 participants who attended a Customer Council organised by GPSSA in collaboration with the Community Development Authority in Dubai at the Nad Al Sheba Neighbourhood Council. Key recommendations included raising awareness of GPSSA’s Pension Advisory Services and expanding their availability to support customers earlier in their careers. Participants also highlighted the importance of providing clear guidance on eligibility…

SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The 58th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show at Expo Centre Sharjah is witnessing strong visitor turnout and active purchasing activity, alongside wide participation from companies and brands specialising in the gold and jewellery sector. Several representatives of participating companies highlighted the importance of the exhibition as a platform connecting exhibitors with customers, trade professionals and industry enthusiasts. They also praised the high level of organisation and the expansions introduced in the current edition, as well as the wide diversity of exhibitors and products on display. They noted that market activity…

Indian actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has been hospitalised after suffering a fracture in her spine during her work-cum-holdiay trip in Bali. According to a statement from the actress’ team, she is currently under medical observation and will be undergoing spine surgery.”Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was in Bali for a work-cum-holiday trip, met with an unfortunate accident and suffered a fracture in her spine. She is currently hospitalised in Bali and remains under medical observation. “Following further evaluation by the doctors, Nushrratt will be undergoing spine surgery. At present, our immediate priority is her health and ensuring she receives the necessary medical care. We…

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Marking Cyber Security month, Microsoft released its 2026 Digital Defence Report, highlighting how artificial intelligence, identity-based attacks and increasingly interconnected digital ecosystems are reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. Drawing on Microsoft’s visibility across the global digital ecosystem and more than 165 trillion security signals each day, the report identifies three shifts defining cybersecurity in 2026: AI is accelerating both attacks and defence; identity remains the primary way attackers gain access to organisations; and cyber incidents are increasingly creating consequences beyond the original victim. The findings carry particular relevance for the UAE as the country…

DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai has launched a new panel discussion series, entitled Women in Sport: Changing the Narrative and Breaking Boundaries, through its London Sport Institute in Dubai (LSID). The three-part series looks beyond individual sporting achievements to explore how more women and girls in the region can participate, progress, and build professional careers across the industry. Reflecting LSID’s wider commitment to inclusion and more accessible routes into sport, the series centres on representation and opportunity. The first discussion took place at MDX Dubai’s Knowledge Park Campus on 30 September, bringing together five Emirati…

SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has ranked joint first in the United Arab Emirates with Khalifa University and 235th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, an achievement that reflects the continued advancement of its academic and research performance and further strengthens its position among higher education institutions worldwide. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to H.H. the President of the UAE and Chancellor of United Arab Emirates University, affirmed that: “UAEU’s joint first-place position in the UAE alongside Khalifa University in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 reflects…

ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials manufacturers, has won five awards at the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2026, including four Gold Awards and one Bronze Award. The achievement further strengthens the Group’s track record in industrial sustainability and reflects its continued progress in translating environmental commitments into practical initiatives and solutions across its operations. The awards were announced during the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2026 ceremony in Dubai, which celebrates outstanding sustainability initiatives and practices across the Middle East. The awards span 21 categories covering key areas, including…

AL AIN, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has attended a reception for an Al Ameri family wedding, celebrating the marriages of Ahmed, son of Salem bin Loutia Al Ameri, to the daughter of Saleh Salem Balameri; Saeed, son of Bakheet Saeed Beladhili Al Ameri, to the daughter of Matar Kameed Al Ameri; and Ahmed, son of Mohamed Salem bin Loutia Al Ameri, to the daughter of Saeed Salem Balameri. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan congratulated the newlyweds and their families and…

ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) marked the launch of its first dedicated satellite capacity through Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, a significant step in integrating advanced space-based capabilities into development finance. The capacity will strengthen ADFD’s ability to monitor and oversee projects across its global portfolio, providing independent, near real-time data to support more precise and data-driven decision-making. Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, said, “The launch of our first dedicated satellite capacity marks a defining step in how we monitor and deliver development impact. This capability strengthens our ability to oversee projects…

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Friday said upon closing the company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery, the combined entity will be called Skydance.The move was aimed at maintaining separate identities of the Paramount and Warner Bros studios, rather than putting them under a new brand, Ellison added.”We never wanted a new corporate identity to diminish, alter or overshadow either one,” Ellison wrote in a social media post. “Instead, we wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Paramount and Warner Bros — and all our extraordinary brands — to remain in…