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ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE Winter Sports Federation, has officially joined the World Curling Federation. In a statement, the Federation said curling is an Olympic and Paralympic team sport played on ice, with competitions in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles categories, in addition to wheelchair events. Hamel Ahmed Al Qubaisi, Vice President of the Federation, said the membership reflects the Federation’s efforts to expand its international partnerships, strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise with countries around the world, supporting the development of winter sports and participation in international development programmes. He…

SHARJAH, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in cooperation with the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has concluded the six-month “Promising Leaders” programme, aimed at developing leadership capabilities and equipping government talent with the skills, knowledge and tools needed to navigate a changing work environment, anticipate future trends, innovate and make effective decisions. The programme was implemented in cooperation with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, with 16 employees from the two entities taking part: nine from SEDD and seven from Shurooq. It formed part of the partnership between the two organisations to…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) concluded its participation in the Ru’ya Careers UAE 2026 by honouring the winning teams of the Green Innovation Challenge. Organised by the Ministry, the three-day event aimed to empower high school students to design innovative, AI-enabled solutions to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges. Dr. Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector and Chief AI and Innovation Officer at MOCCAE, attended the final project presentations and the awards ceremony, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 to 30 September 2026. Dr.…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has recognised 35 companies through its Sustainability Label programme, acknowledging their commitment to responsible business practices and stronger institutional performance. The recognition took place as part of the Chamber’s participation in the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026). The recognition forms part of Abu Dhabi Chamber’s broader efforts to strengthen private-sector competitiveness and equip businesses to navigate a rapidly evolving global business environment, as sustainability considerations increasingly shape investment decisions, supply chain requirements and companies’ ability to access new opportunities and achieve long-term growth.…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Youth Council of the Ministry of Justice organised a youth-led session titled “The Role of Youth in Preventing Crime and Addressing Emerging Crimes in the Digital Age” on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026. The session aimed to highlight the role of young people in strengthening legal and digital awareness, contributing to the development of justice systems, and addressing challenges associated with artificial intelligence, online fraud and the promotion of illicit drugs through digital platforms. The session featured Dr Noora…

SHARJAH, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, opened, on Wednesday, the 58th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event will run until October 4. The show, the largest of its kind on the UAE and regional calendar of specialised jewellery trade shows, features more than 500 exhibitors from 19 countries, representing major international companies and brands specialising in watches, gold, precious gemstones, and fine and rare jewellery pieces.…

Expect the unexpected. Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mira Rajput Kapoor recently met with each other and indulged in a candid conversation for the new season of ‘What Women Want’. On Tuesday, Kareena shared a picture with Mira from the sets, praising her warmth and loveliness. “The absolutely warm and lovely Mira on the show today,” Kareena captioned the post. Mira reshared the story and thanked her for inviting her to the show. She also posted some pictures on her feed. When Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mira Rajput shared pictures from their meeting, social media users were pleasantly surprised to see the two…

For Farah Khalid, a Shah Rukh Khan film brings back memories of her family gathered around the television and her father, who died in 2021. The Abu Dhabi resident, who was born and raised in the UAE, remembers a film starring the Bollywood actor as one of the first movies she watched. It was a familiar fixture on television and one of her father’s favourites. “One of the first films I remember watching starred Shah Rukh Khan. It would always come on TV, and the whole family would gather to watch it,” she said. “It was one of my dad’s…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Amazon and Ghitha Holding PJSC, a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a seasonal fresh produce initiative in the UAE, connecting farming directly to Amazon’s supply chain. Powered by Ghitha Holding’s established agricultural expertise and infrastructure, the initiative will see crop selection guided by customer demand insights from Amazon with the aim of delivering freshly harvested, locally grown produce to customer doorsteps in minutes through Amazon Now – shortening the farm-to-doorstep journey while supporting local farmers. The collaboration also includes plans for a state-of-the-art…

The region’s biggest gathering for content creators is all set for a mammoth return to the city.The fifth 1 Billion Followers Summit will bring together more than 500 speakers with a combined following of over four billion, as it returns to Dubai from January 8 to 10, 2027. The programme will focus on practical uses of artificial intelligence, creator-led marketing and the expanding business built around online content.“One of the major announcements is that we increased four times the number of followers when it comes to the speakers,” Alia AlHammadi, vice-chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of…