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ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Talabat Mart, the grocery and retail arm of Talabat, to support local farmers and producers and enhance the marketing of their products through the Talabat Mart platform. The partnership aims to expand digital sales channels and improve consumer access to locally produced goods. The MoU forms part of talabat grow, Talabat’s regional initiative designed to empower local businesses by providing them with the skills, tools, and commercial capabilities needed to grow and reach consumers more effectively.…
Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy is set to make his scripted television series debut with The Chairman, a drama in development at Peacock from Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, Deadline reported. Murphy, known for films including Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America, will star in the series, marking his first leading role in a scripted television show.The actor began his career on Saturday Night Live and has appeared in around 40 films since making his feature debut in 48 Hrs. However, he has never headlined a scripted series.Murphy previously created two television shows in the 1990s, the animated comedy The PJs…
Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper is set to star as field commander Duke in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming G.I. Joe reboot, which will be directed by Danny McBride, Variety reported. Plot details and further casting for the film remain under wraps. Paramount has said the movie will offer a fresh take on the iconic Hasbro toy line. McBride has written the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri.Paramount also confirmed that the new G.I. Joe film has been “uncoupled” from the Transformers franchise. A crossover between the two properties had been teased at the end of the 2023 film Transformers: Rise of the…
NAGOYA, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Panagiotis Theodoropoulos, President of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF), said the UAE national jiu-jitsu team demonstrated a high level of technical performance, discipline and professionalism at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with its results reflecting the country’s position as a global hub for the sport. He said the UAE’s continued achievements were the result of long-term institutional work based on a clear vision and strategy for developing athletes and the wider sporting ecosystem, congratulating the national team on its performance and results. Theodoropoulos said the inclusion of jiu-jitsu in the Asian Games programme…
“I don’t read books you can buy in an airport,” snipes Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), an author whose readings are so poorly attended that you know she would kill to have a display in Hudson News. So it’s with warring disdain and envy that she watches bestselling writer Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) bask in a gushing television interview with Gayle King.Lowen has been hired to ghostwrite three novels that Verity, now reportedly paralysed and unable to speak, has left unfinished. The job comes with a hefty fee and access to Verity’s hunky husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), who is attractively grieving…
WASHINGTON, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Four astronauts set a record for the fastest US flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The flight time of seven hours and 55 minutes marked the fastest launch-to-docking time for a US spacecraft in the history of the orbiting laboratory, NASA said. The SpaceX Crew-13 mission, carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian Joshua Kutryk and Russian Sergey Teteryatnikov, blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Astronauts have lived and conducted research continuously aboard the ISS for around 25 years. The overall speed record for a…
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched the third edition of the Food Systems Excellence Programme (DM Food Elite), recognising restaurants and food establishments that demonstrate strong performance across food safety, nutrition, sustainability, social responsibility, innovation and digital transformation. The programme recognises establishments that go beyond regulatory compliance by adopting advanced practices and continuously improving their operations. Through this approach, Dubai Municipality aims to raise standards across the food sector, encourage innovation and sustainability, strengthen consumer confidence and support public health and quality of life across Dubai. The third edition introduces a new Food Manufacturing category, expanding…
SINGAPORE, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Gold steadied on Friday but remained on track for a second straight weekly decline, pressured by a firmer US dollar and elevated Treasury yields, as investors awaited key US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Spot gold was little changed at $4,184.45 per ounce by 0419 GMT and was down more than 2 percent for the week so far. US gold futures rose 0.3 percent to $4,214.70. Spot silver climbed 0.5 percent to $61.18, platinum gained 0.6 percent to $1,734.44, and palladium rose 0.9 percent to $1,181.93. All three metals…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Dr Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Office, attended the launch of the 15th edition of the Elderly Services Forum, organised by the Sharjah Social Services Department under the theme “A Decent Life and Sustainable Giving”, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on Thursday morning. The opening ceremony began with the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The audience then watched a video that, through a comparison of the past and present, highlighted the status of senior citizens…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, inspected the Judicial Department’s headquarters on Thursday. During the visit, he reviewed updates to its facilities and buildings, ongoing development projects, and AI-powered services designed to enhance workplace efficiency and improve the quality of judicial and administrative services. H.H. was briefed on the key services provided to customers, including designated areas for receiving applications and assisting customers in completing and submitting their transactions electronically, as well as lounges and cafés offering light refreshments. H.H.…