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ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the UAE has launched the global SAFE-T Initiative to harness technology to advance digital safety and effective, sustainable participation. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the General Women’s Union (GWU), the Ministry of Justice, which provided support and seed funding, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The launch took…

The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama on the actor’s birthday. The video offers a look at his preparation for the role, along with glimpses of the film’s cast and the work that has gone into bringing the epic to the big screen.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part film features Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.In the video, director Nitesh Tiwari speaks about the importance of choosing the right actor for a film like ‘Ramayana’, given the faith and…

A centuries-old form of Urdu storytelling is returning to Dubai this October, with Sunil Mehra and Pallav Mishra bringing Dastangoi to the city for a live performance.The pair will perform Do Awazein, Kai Afsaane at Nawab, Jebel Ali Recreation Club, on October 11, with the evening drawing on the wit and satire of writer Ismat Chughtai’s Urdu stories.Dastangoi relies almost entirely on storytelling. There are no elaborate sets or props, with performers traditionally seated on stage and using their voices, expressions and gestures to bring the stories to life.For the Dubai performance, Mehra and Mishra will follow that traditional format, performing in…

The makers of ‘Ramayana’ have shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama on the actor’s birthday. The video offers a look at his preparation for the role, along with glimpses of the film’s cast and the work that has gone into bringing the epic to the big screen.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part film features Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.In the video, director Nitesh Tiwari speaks about the importance of choosing the right actor for a film like ‘Ramayana’, given the faith and…

Actor Allu Arjun shared a selfie with his wife Sneha Reddy on the occassion of her birthday on Tuesday. While his work continues to make headlines, Allu Arjun is also known for being a loving family man. He often shares glimpses of his personal life with his wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, and their children, Allu Ayaan and Allu Arha, giving fans a peek into their special moments together.On the occasion of his wife Allu Sneha Reddy’s birthday, Allu Arjun took to social media to share an adorable selfie with her. Along with the picture, he wished her and sweetly called her…

SHARJAH, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired on Tuesday a meeting of the Council, held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the SEC, and H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the SEC. The meeting discussed several agenda items related to monitoring the performance of government…

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the Digital Economy Survey to strengthen the measurement of digital economic activities and provide a clearer picture of the contribution of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital business models to Abu Dhabi’s economy. The survey targets businesses operating across key areas of the digital economy, including e-commerce and digital platforms, financial technology and digital financial services, software and cloud services, transport and delivery platforms, data services and digital infrastructure. It will collect data on digital revenues, the use of emerging technologies and the role of…

For some UAE residents who spend their weekends playing cricket, football or badminton, knowing the rules of the game is no longer enough. They are learning CPR, or planning to, so that they know what to do if a player collapses in front of them. The concern has grown after deaths involving sports players in the UAE this year. In June, Mohammed Safwan Shanu, 38, collapsed during a routine cricket match in Dubai. His friends called an ambulance and CPR was performed before he was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead. Days later, Anwar Sadiq, 42, collapsed while…

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior took part in a panel discussion titled “Fraud Hubs, Online Casinos, and High-Risk Investments in Southeast Asia,” held on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Hamad Mohammed Al-Hinai, an expert with the Ministry’s Federal Cybercrime Department, gave a presentation examining the criminal ecosystem surrounding fraud hubs, including human trafficking, investment fraud, money laundering, and the misuse of virtual assets, in addition to crimes involving online casinos and digital infrastructure. Al-Hinai said such crimes span multiple jurisdictions, with criminal actors operating across…

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has met with Leena Meri, Finland’s Minister of Justice, and her delegation to discuss ways to strengthen judicial cooperation and exchange expertise. The meeting explored bilateral partnerships, best practices in innovative judicial services, modern approaches to justice-system management, and the use of technology and artificial intelligence to improve litigation efficiency and access to justice. Al Abri said the Department, guided by the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman…