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One Friday evening in late August this year, Thavi sat inside a cozy café in Jumeirah, occasionally glancing at the doorway. She was there to host the first meet-up of The Spectrum Circle, a new community that she had founded to organise meet-ups for neurodivergent individuals. Thavi, who also runs the events and marketing agency True North Marketing, had planned a fun evening that was peppered with activities that she had designed, and had also reserved space for about 10 people. But she would have been happy even if only two people had turned up — being neurodivergent herself, Thavi…
DUBAI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gulf Giants Development were crowned champions of the fourth edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament after overcoming Desert Vipers Development by four wickets in a thrilling final at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Batting first, Desert Vipers Development were bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs. Harshit Kaushik top-scored with 42 off 32, striking two fours and three sixes, while Khuzaima Tanveer provided a late flourish with 30 off 17, including three sixes. Israr Ahmad also made an aggressive 24 off 12 at the top of the order. However, Aayan Khan led…
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Special Olympics UAE concluded its participation in the Cairo competitions of the 10th Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Games with 54 medals, including 21 gold, 17 silver and 16 bronze, across four sports: rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, powerlifting and equestrian. The Cairo competitions marked the second stage of the 10th MENA Regional Games, held under a new format that distributes competitions across several countries and cities in the region throughout the year, rather than staging the Games in a single location. Following the opening stage in Sousse, Tunisia, the…
NEW YORK, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates’ delegation participated in several key, high-level meetings on the second day of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81). Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, addressed the Asia Society’s audience of business leaders, diplomats, journalists, and current and former government officials, in a discussion with the Honorable Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Global President and CEO of the Asia Society. Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, attended the ‘Multiply Possibility High-Level Event: A New Era for Education Financing’ for the Global…
Gymkhana has always been one of those restaurants that feels established rather than launched — a stalwart of the tier-one Indian dining scene in London. If you’re not aware, Gymkhana London is the flagship two Michelin-star venue. The arrival of Gymkhana Dubai in DIFC doesn’t read like a newcomer’s debut. It reads like a relocation of excellence: a familiar triumph brought home, polished up, and dressed for the Dubai lights. Inside, the restaurant splits into three distinct spaces, each doing a different job. The main dining room is velvet-dark and buzzy, with a burgundy ceiling and handsome wooden walls. The…
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — The European Union said that, from the UAE’s early days, Europe and the UAE have forged a partnership shaped by geographical proximity, strengthened by growing economic ties, and guided by a shared commitment to prosperity, security and long-term stability. This came in a statement published by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, part of the European External Action Service (EEAS), under the title “With the United Arab Emirates, consistently.” The statement reviewed the development of EU-UAE relations, noting that as the UAE grew and transformed, so did its…
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE Group has set a national engineering challenge for university students and recent graduates as part of Advanced Technology Pioneers (ATP), the competition launched by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE). Delivered under the National Science, Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Festival, ATP invites participants to solve real-world challenges set by leading UAE organisations and develop working prototypes rather than concepts alone. EDGE has set the challenge on seamless connectivity across Wi-Fi, 5G, satellite and wire networks. The problem is direct. How to keep a user’s experience unbroken…
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced it has set up its SWIFT Business Identifier Code (BIC), ADSEAEADXXX, and is now part of the global SWIFT network. The activation of SWIFT connectivity marks a significant milestone in the ongoing enhancement of ADX’s post-trade infrastructure and reinforces its position as a globally connected marketplace. Through the SWIFT network, ADX can facilitate secure, standardised, and internationally recognised financial messaging with custodians, central securities depositories (CSDs), international central securities depositories (ICSDs), and other market participants worldwide. This strategic development will strengthen ADX’s connectivity with the global financial…
SHARJAH, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Visitors to the 26th edition of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF) expressed great delight in participating in the workshops and accompanying events, noting that these activities offered enriching, interactive experiences combining knowledge with enjoyment, while opening broad avenues to explore traditional crafts, arts, folklore, and various facets of cultural heritage. The workshops drew significant interest and enthusiastic engagement from visitors—particularly children and school students—who found them to be a space for learning, participation, and discovering heritage through innovative and captivating methods. The forum’s workshops and activities were diverse, encompassing Emirati crafts, community awareness,…
From Michael Jordan and Naomi Campbell to Novak Djokovic and A$AP Rocky, UAE-born hospitality concepts are drawing stars in London, Monaco, Miami and Europe’s summer destinations. Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most…