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For some parents, choosing what their children watch means going back to the cartoons they grew up with themselves. Shows such as Princess Sara and Chibi Maruko-chan are finding their way back to small screens, with some UAE mothers turning to programmes they grew up watching because they are already familiar with the stories, characters and messages their children are being exposed to. For Um Maktoum, whose son is one year old, that also means looking for cartoons that feel calmer than some of the programmes available today. She prefers shows with softer colours and less movement and often plays Little Bear at home. But she…

IFI IDP Qatar (International First Ideas) has expanded its language education services in Doha with English language and IELTS preparation programs designed to support students, professionals and test takers seeking to strengthen their English proficiency and prepare for the IELTS test. The expansion brings English language training, IELTS preparation and access to IELTS testing services within IFI’s broader education offering in Qatar, providing learners with a more connected pathway from language development and test preparation to taking the IELTS test. The new training offering includes English language classes for learners seeking to improve their practical communication and overall proficiency, alongside…

Pedro Pascal-starrer Behemoth! will close the 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival on October 22, with writer-director Tony Gilroy and production designer Jade Healy set to attend the closing night event, Variety reported. Pascal plays gifted cellist Alex Serian in the film, which follows his return to Los Angeles after spending the past 20 years performing on the road. Back home, Alex embarks on a life-changing adventure.The film features nine composers and is scheduled to premiere on December 4. Healy will join Gilroy for a conversation and question-and-answer session ahead of the closing-night screening. “We couldn’t have picked a better way to celebrate…

NAGOYA, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team won two gold medals and a bronze at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Friday, taking its tally to eight medals: five golds, two silvers and a bronze. Mahdi Al Awlaqi won gold in the men’s 77kg category after defeating Jordan’s Mahmoud Jabr in the final. Amaar Al Hosani secured bronze in the men’s 94kg division. Asma Al Hosani retained her women’s 52kg title with victory over Korea’s Eonju Im. She had made history at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou by becoming the first Emirati woman to…

Actor Anupam Kher recently took on an unexpected fitness challenge during his visit to a mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he climbed a 35-foot indoor rock-climbing wall. Sharing a video of the activity on social media, the 71-year-old actor also penned a reflective note about overcoming self-doubt and pushing his own limits.In the video, Kher can be seen making his way up the climbing wall, showcasing his physical fitness and determination. “Sometimes, looking up at a challenge, we begin to decide what we cannot do before we have even tried. Today, at a mall in Raleigh, North Carolina I stood before…

Salman Khan turned heads at the special screening of Prem Keetanu in Mumbai on Thursday night, as he extended his support to actors Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed ahead of the film’s theatrical release.The Bollywood superstar made a stylish appearance on the red carpet in a light blue shirt, white trousers and sunglasses.A viral video from the event shows Salman warmly embracing Veer and Aafiya and wishing the young actors success.Another widely discussed moment from the screening showed Salman patiently waiting for his turn for paparazzi photographs.The event also brought together several celebrities, including Jacqueline Fernandez, who arrived to support…

ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has signed a strategic partnership with Siemens to advance municipal data and analytics, utilities and infrastructure, and intelligent mobility in Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed during the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), which concluded on Thursday, by Adel Abdulla Albreiki, Acting Undersecretary of the DMT, and Rohit Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Advanta Middle East & India. Under the agreement, both organisations will focus on harnessing data, artificial intelligence and digital technologies to support informed decision-making, improve operational performance and enhance the delivery…

ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, met with Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The visit of Freitas follows Al Kaabi’s official visit to Timor-Leste on 31st August 2026. Discussions focused on the latest developments across a range of projects in areas of shared interest. The two sides committed to continuing tangible progress across government digitisation, the strengthening of people-to-people ties, and water security. Discussions on water security focused on expanding cooperation ahead of the United Nations Water Conference, which will…

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Kerry Washington stepped out in Los Angeles for the premiere of Netflix’s upcoming thriller Animals.Affleck was joined at the premiere by Washington, his co-star in the film, while Damon also attended in support of the project he produced.The appearance comes ahead of Animals arriving on Netflix and in select cinemas on October 9.Animals follows Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball, played by Affleck, and his wife Abigail, played by Washington, after their son Denny is kidnapped.The couple are forced to raise the ransom while dealing with secrets that begin to emerge as they try to bring their son home.The…

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance on Friday announced the official listing and commencement of secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, following the successful completion of subscription, allocation, and settlement. Building on the success of the inaugural tranche, this offering marks another important step in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to broaden investment participation in the national economy and provide secure, government-backed savings options that encourage long-term financial planning. With secondary trading now active on Nasdaq Dubai, investors gain full portfolio flexibility, enabling them to expand their holdings or execute an…