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ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Omar Radwan, Executive Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), said the exchange recorded strong growth during the first nine months of 2026, attracting more than 500,000 new investors while average daily equity trading value rose to around EGP10 billion, compared with approximately EGP3.5 billion last year. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the AFCM Annual Conference – Abu Dhabi 2026, Radwan said the number of newly registered investors during the first nine months of this year had already surpassed the approximately 300,000 recorded throughout 2025. He said the…

What happens when 177 people laugh out loud together in a black-box theatre? This weekend, we found out. As Mumbai-based theatre company D for Drama brought Puraane Chawal to Dubai’s The Junction on September 26 and 27, there was something profoundly powerful about sitting in a room full of strangers and hearing laughter echo through it. One person gives in, then another, until suddenly an entire room is responding to the same moment at precisely the same time. There is nothing quite like live performance. And I suspect it will only become more important as we attempt to retain and…

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways showcased its efforts to enhance the quality of travel and the passenger experience during its participation in the inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026). The airline highlighted the features of its Airbus A321LR, which offers an advanced travel experience. At its LIVEX stand, Etihad presented the aircraft as capable of reaching speeds of up to 960 kilometres per hour, while Airbus specifies the A321LR’s maximum range at up to 4,000 nautical miles, or around 7,400 kilometres. Etihad deploys the A321LR to a number of prominent international destinations across its network…

RIYADH, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met today in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries, as well as regional developments. H.H. Sheikh Mansour was…

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings, said GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets. He said the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stands at around US$4 trillion. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) Annual Conference – Abu Dhabi 2026, Al Natoor said GCC debt capital markets reached around $1.2 trillion…

Ryan Reynolds is in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026, where the Hollywood actor and entrepreneur has taken part in a session exploring the ideas shaping cities and the way people live in them.The session was listed for 3:20pm on September 29, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It was also scheduled to be streamed live at the event’s Ghaf Tree experience area, according to the official programme. Reynolds is among more than 100 international speakers at the inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition, which runs until October 1. The three-day event brings together leaders from government, business, technology, culture and sustainability to discuss…

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings, said GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets. He said the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stands at around US$4 trillion. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) Annual Conference – Abu Dhabi 2026, Al Natoor said GCC debt capital markets reached around $1.2 trillion…

Bertrando di Renzo does not believe a table is something to look at. He believes it is something to play with.  “I always say that tables are like playgrounds,” says the founder of Italian interiors and lifestyle brand Les Ottomans. “We can have fun with them.” From 15 October to 15 November, that philosophy takes over Bungalo34, the beachfront restaurant at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, in a month-long collaboration called “The Art of the Table”.  The collaboration has been a long time in the making. Almost a decade ago, Natasha Sideris – Founder of Tashas Group and its…

DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE School and University Sports Federation (UAESUSF) has announced that the fifth UAE School Games for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin on 20th October, featuring 15 individual and team sports. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the Games are organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Dubai Sports Council, Sharjah Sports Council and national sports federations, in partnership with Ferrero Gulf and several local and educational entities. UAESUSF also announced that the third season of the UAE University Games will begin on 5th October…

DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates hosted a workshop to discuss the guidelines for enhancing gender equality and balance in labour markets of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. Organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in collaboration with the Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in GCC States (the Executive Bureau), the workshop was held in Dubai on 28th and 29th September 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives from Ministries of Labour, official bodies concerned with women’s affairs across the GCC states, the Statistical Centre…