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DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the announcement of Nad Zabeel, Dubai’s Future RDI Campus. The new architectural and knowledge landmark will serve as a major centre within Dubai’s research, development and innovation ecosystem, and an incubator for global partnerships, initiatives and ambitious research projects. It will further reinforce Dubai’s position as a trusted regional and global centre for knowledge creation and advanced technology development. The project was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,…
SHARJAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Al Qasimia University (AQU) concluded its second jurisprudence symposium, organised by the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies under the theme “The Role of UAE Legislation in Protecting and Sustaining the Family”. The symposium issued several recommendations focused on strengthening legislative and institutional frameworks for family protection and enhancing prevention, counselling and family mediation programmes. The symposium reflected the university’s commitment to advancing specialised academic research, encouraging dialogue between Islamic jurisprudence and UAE legislation, and highlighting the legal safeguards provided by the UAE to protect families and preserve their stability. In his opening address,…
Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, may have tasted success at the global and Indian box office, but discontent over the trimmed role of one of its key actors has seemingly reached a tipping point.The Malayalam screen legend, who played Mathew—a gangster who helps Muthuvel Pandian, the protagonist portrayed by Rajinikanth—in Jailer (2023), reprised his role in the sequel. While fans appreciated Mohanlal’s role in the first part as it was meaty and had adequate screen time, sentiment soured as the sequel released on October 15 this year.Not only was Mathew’s role shorter in Jailer 2, fans even pointed out that moments…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has updated the planning regulations for Al Satwa, expanding development options and permitting a wider range of residential and commercial uses based on plot location and characteristics. The update aims to improve land use efficiency, enhance the area’s investment appeal, and support its future development in line with Dubai’s sustainable urban planning objectives. Under the updated regulations, plots along internal roads can now accommodate a ground floor and two floors of residential apartments, replacing the previous planning framework, which primarily permitted attached villas. Plots along external roads have been granted greater flexibility…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Finance (DOF) will participate in Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 under the theme Artificial Intelligence for Financial Innovation, showcasing initiatives and solutions that advance public finance and digital payments. The event takes place on 2–3 November at Madinat Jumeirah. At the fourth edition of the annual summit, DOF will explore the future of Dubai’s cashless payments ecosystem, building on the recently announced results of the Dubai Cashless Strategy. Its showcase will also feature DP3, the platform for managing public-private partnership projects, and AIltizam, DOF’s AI platform for supporting compliance with financial legislation and regulations.…
There’s something soul stirring about sincere original content. In a world of paid awards shows, self-proclaimed artists whose social media standing outperforms his/ her talent, event managers heavily promoting stars and performers arriving from across the world, it is heartwarming to see a group of dedicated professionals from the UAE, come together for a larger-than-life musical.Dubai’s own Malhaar Centre of Performing Arts (that has been steadily marking its cultural presence in the UAE for two decades) presents an upcoming musical: Jashn e Awadh, on November 14 at the Rajmahal Theatre, at Bollywood Parks.The musical is a celebration of music, poetry,…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Ronald P. O’Hanley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors. The meeting was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed highlighted the UAE’s continued…
ABU DHABI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, 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 Governor-General Rodney Williams and Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has announced the launch of the Agentic AI category under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award. The new category will recognise Dubai-based private sector companies demonstrating excellence in the practical and responsible implementation of Agentic AI to achieve tangible business results. The winning company will be recognised for its leadership in adopting Agentic AI, developing innovative applications and use cases, and achieving measurable improvements in business performance. Open to companies across all business sectors in Dubai, the category highlights the growing role of Agentic AI in enhancing productivity, transforming workflows,…
Janhvi Kapoor brought back one of Bollywood’s most unforgettable cinematic images this Halloween, transforming into her late mother Sridevi’s snake-woman look from the 1986 fantasy thriller Nagina.Janhvi recreated the iconic snake-woman look, complete with the film’s signature poses and an elaborate recreation of its original promotional poster.Dressed in a custom-designed pink and ivory ensemble by designer Nidhi Halani, Janhvi completed the transformation with matching vintage jewellery and a bindi.However, it was her fierce expressions and distinctive palm movements, reminiscent of Sridevi’s iconic portrayal from the movie, that brought the nostalgic recreation to life.The Peddi actress enlisted her close friends to…