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ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today announced the return of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum for its landmark tenth annual edition. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), part of EAD, the Forum will take place on 30th September and 1st October 2026 at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Hotel in Abu Dhabi, with Dolphin Energy Limited and TAQA as lead sponsors. This milestone edition brings together leaders from across the region under the theme “Redefining Prosperity: How a Nature Positive Economy and Valuing Natural and Social Capitals Shape Sustainable Development.”…

Katy Perry will perform in Dubai on December 31, headlining the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm. The singer announced the show on Instagram, telling fans she would ring in 2027 at the resort. Atlantis said her outdoor performance will feature hits including Firework, Roar, Last Friday Night and Dark Horse. A fireworks display is planned for midnight. Tickets are listed on Platinumlist from Dh6,500, the starting price for premium seating for children aged four to 13. Adult tickets start at Dh8,500. Rouge Circle seats start at Dh10,500 for adults, while Golden Circle seats start at Dh14,500.…

ABU DHABI/NEW YORK, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Global renewable energy deployment reached a record level in 2025, but growth must accelerate significantly to achieve the target of tripling capacity by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report, released with the COP31 Presidency of Türkiye and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) during Climate Week NYC, said global installed renewable power capacity reached 5.15 terawatts (TW) at the end of 2025. Despite a record 693 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity added during the year, average annual additions must increase to 1,200 GW between…

ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC), has held an awareness session highlighting the role of adjudicator appointments, mediation and arbitration in helping family businesses manage disputes, preserve family relationships and ensure business continuity across generations. Held at the Abu Dhabi School of Management, the session brought together family business leaders, governance experts and representatives of family-owned enterprises from Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. Discussions addressed practical approaches to preventing and resolving disputes, including incorporating dispute-resolution mechanisms into family charters, governance frameworks…

DUBAI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has organised the first “Future of Construction Legathon” at Emirates Towers, bringing together government entities, industry stakeholders, innovators and specialists to address regulatory and legislative challenges associated with the adoption of emerging construction technologies in Dubai. The event created a collaborative environment for participants to examine specific regulatory challenges and develop practical solutions that support innovation while maintaining effective governance and compliance. It has focus on strengthening integration between government entities and the private sector, broadening participation in shaping future building regulations and licensing requirements, and identifying approaches that enable regulation to…

DUBAI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance to support the UAE’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, announced a partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), aimed at expanding opportunities for high-growth-potential startups and strengthening connectivity across the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the partnership will operate through a two-way referral mechanism. MBRIF members will be screened for introductions to DFDF’s network of fund managers, giving eligible companies a potential route to institutional capital at their next stage of growth. In parallel, DFDF portfolio…

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DUBAI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — More than 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities have registered for the third edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend, which will take place from 13th to 15th November at Al Mamzar. Supported by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Sports Council, the event will move to Al Mamzar for the first time as the T100 Race to Qatar enters its closing stages. More than a third of those registered have competed in previous editions. Last year’s event attracted more than 3,000 triathletes and over 15,000 spectators. For the first time, the…

Manav Kaul and Zeeshan Ayyub-starrer ‘Real Kashmir Football Club’ series has bagged an Emmy nomination in the category of Best Drama Series at the upcoming International Emmy Awards. The inspirational sports drama was nominated alongside ‘A Thousand Blows,’ France’s ‘Carême,’ and Argentina’s ‘Menem’ on Wednesday.  Kaul shared the announcement on his Instagram handle. While sharing the poster of the series, the actor wrote, “Huge congratulations to Team RKFC.”The series Real Kashmir Football Club draws inspiration from the true story of Real Kashmir FC, Jammu and Kashmir’s first professional football club.It is produced by Jaya Entertainment, Oshun Entertainment, Kapital Entertainment and SK Global…

In another feather in his cap, actor-comedian Vir Das has earned his third Emmy nomination, with his latest Netflix stand-up special ‘Vir Das: Fool Volume’ bagging a nod at the International Emmy Awards. With this, Vir Das now holds the distinction of being the first Indian performer to receive three International Emmy nominations for his work.Sharing the news on Instagram, he expressed gratitude to his fans for their support as he wrote, “Ummmmm. An International Emmy Nomination. Our third for India. This fool thanks you. #foolvolume.”Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for the comedian, including the likes of Zoya Akhtar, Bhumi…