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The announcement comes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of breast health awareness, early detection and timely access to specialised care Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 2:21 PM American Hospital Dubai is expanding its transformative healthcare footprint with the launch of its latest initiative, the Breast Institute. The state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary treatment and the latest surgical procedures, all under one roof, alongside long-term support, marking a new chapter in integrated breast healthcare in the UAE and the region. The Breast Institute, to be announced in October, will provide the full range of breast health…

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is closely following the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated that Counsellor Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident. This follows flydubai’s announcement that an altercation had occurred in the flight deck, prompting flydubai crew members…

Anne Hathaway opened up about her new film Verity during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, while also explaining the viral moment that saw her take charge of photographers at the film’s New York premiere.The actress stars as bestselling author Verity Crawford in the psychological thriller, based on Colleen Hoover’s 2018 novel.The film follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson, who is hired to complete Verity’s book series after an accident leaves the author unable to finish it herself.While staying at the Crawford family home, Lowen discovers what appears to be an unfinished manuscript containing disturbing details about…

Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced the last season of his popular talk show ‘Koffee With Karan’ with an emotional message recalling the origins of the project and the disadvantages associated with it. From the very first season in 2004, this iconic chat show has brought together India’s biggest stars and, in the process, captured an ever-changing world of relationships, fame, ambition and celebrity.The numerous seasons of the show gave several headlines, memes, debates and enduring memories for its viewers and the fans of Bollywood. Now, Karan Johar is raising his mug one last time and has decided to bring this journey…

OMODA & JAECOO will unveil its latest crossover, OMODA X, alongside advances in hybrid mobility and intelligent vehicle technology at its International User Summit, taking place in Wuhu, China, from October 18 to 24. Held under the theme “DRIVE TO THE NEXT VIBE”, the summit will showcase the brand’s vision for next-generation mobility, with developments relevant to younger motorists in the UAE seeking distinctive design, fuel efficiency and connected driving experiences. The event will feature three major activities: OMODA X Night, the OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon and the Super Intelligent Experience Lab, highlighting innovations in vehicle design, electrification and artificial…

DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (26) of 2026 pertaining to the appointment and replacement of the Chairman of the Board of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority. According to the Decree, Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Dubai Humanitarian Authority, replacing Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani. The Decree is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has launched “Don’t Get Played”, a cybersecurity awareness campaign running throughout October as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The campaign aims to help members of the community recognise common scam tactics and warning signs, while encouraging one simple and effective habit before responding to anything suspicious: Pause. Verify. Don’t Get Played. The campaign also features competitions with a total prize pool of AED230,000, targeting university students, content creators and community members, alongside Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams from Dubai Government entities. The competitions invite participants to apply their…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the founder and organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on Wednesday announced a 10-year extension of their partnership for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), running until the end of 2037. The new agreement will take effect at the end of 2027, when the current agreement expires, and aims to support the championship’s continued growth and commercial development. Under the extended partnership agreement, all regulatory processes will be overseen by FIA Working Groups and the FIA Endurance Commission,…

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to the President of Nigeria. Source: Emirates News Agency

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Rakbank have launched a new service enabling eligible RAKEZ businesses to open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 60 minutes, a first in the UAE. Available to eligible new and existing businesses with a RAKEZ trade licence, the proposition is designed for companies looking to establish or move their banking relationship to Rakbank. Eligible businesses will also benefit from a zero minimum balance requirement for the first 12 months and discounted monthly account maintenance fees of AED49 for the first 12 months. They can receive…