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TAN-TAN, Morocco, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation of guests attending the 19th edition of the Tan-Tan Moussem visited the UAE pavilion at the festival, held in Tan-Tan, Morocco, from 30 October to 3 November 2026. The delegation included officials, media representatives and influencers from several countries. They were welcomed by Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority; Abdullah Butti Al Qubaisi, Executive Director of the Heritage Awareness and Knowledge Sector at the Authority; and several other officials and staff members. The delegation toured the various sections of the UAE pavilion, organized by…
ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre highlighted its medical collaboration with the UAE in advancing blood cancer treatments, expanding specialised training opportunities and facilitating knowledge transfer during its participation in the First Emirates Hematology Forum, which opened today in Abu Dhabi. These efforts support the development of national medical talent and help healthcare professionals keep pace with the latest global advances in treatment. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Swaminathan Iyer, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Centre, said that…
DUBAI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated Ziina on winning the Dubai-it Award for Companies in the Field of Business. The award recognises its success in developing a financial platform built in Dubai that provides entrepreneurs with fast, convenient payment solutions, and its rapid transformation from a peer-to-peer transfer app into an integrated financial platform. H.H. said: “The Dubai-it Award for Companies in the Field of Business goes to Ziina. Built in Dubai…
DUBAI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 Emirates Thoracic Society (ETS) Annual Congress, which commenced today in Dubai, celebrated the announcement that the United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the Middle East to introduce first robotically-assisted bronchoscopy technology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduced the first robotically-assisted bronchoscopy technology in Middle East, enabling access to the smallest lung nodules deep within the lungs, often the earliest visible signs of lung cancer, supporting accurate diagnosis at early stages without the need for open surgery. The two-day…
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah married Indian journalist Nidhi Razdan at a private ceremony on Friday. The CM shared glimpses from his wedding on his X. In the pictures, the couple can be seen posing for the camera with beaming smiles.One of the photographs captured Omar Abdullah standing with his wife Nidhi on an ornate wooden staircase adorned with floral arrangements and framed artwork. The couple is dressed in traditional attire, marking a special occasion in their life together. Another photograph captured Nidhi and Omar Abdullah posing together in front of a floral arch adorned with pink and…
AL ARISH, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — Humanitarian aid provided by the Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endowment has arrived in Al Arish, Egypt, comprising 10,000 winter aid bags containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies, ahead of their delivery to the Gaza Strip. The shipment is part of the Winter Clothing initiative launched under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support Palestinians in Gaza and help them cope with harsh winter conditions. The initiative aims to benefit one million people in Gaza by providing Palestinian families with essential winter supplies and alleviating their suffering amid difficult humanitarian conditions.…
SHARJAH, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced a series of strategic projects worth more than AED5.2 billion to support the energy and water sectors, as part of plans outlined during the second “Sharjah: Future Station” forum. The two-day forum, held under the theme “From Lab to Market”, recently concluded at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK). During the forum’s panel discussions, Eng. Faisal Al Sarkal, Director of the Water Department at SEWA, said the authority’s plans to meet growing demand aligned with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036. The strategy…
The festival of lights is around the corner, bringing with it a distinctive visual language: the glow of lamps, the richness of gold, the pleasure of dressing for the occasion and the exchange of gifts chosen to last. These sensibilities find an echo in fine watchmaking, where colour, precious materials and painstaking craftsmanship come together in objects to be treasured over time. The watches that follow interpret that sensibility in very different ways, from Grand Seiko’s meticulous Japanese artistry and Patek Philippe’s refined gem-setting to Jacob & Co.’s exuberant use of colour and Roger Dubuis’ theatrical take on horological…
ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Gasoline and Diesel Prices Follow-up Committee approved the fuel prices for November 2026. Petrol prices fell by 5.6 percent, while diesel prices declined by 1.04 percent compared with October. The prices were approved under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism, which is based on global fuel price movements, with changes reflected in the domestic market. The approved prices are as follows: Super “98”: AED4.16 per litre. Special “95”: AED4.04 per litre. E-Plus “91”: AED3.97 per litre. Diesel: AED4.75 per litre. Source: Emirates News Agency
SHARJAH, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — Ten Arab and international authors will explore the psychology of crime fiction, ethical dilemmas and storytelling techniques at the fifth Thriller Festival, taking place from 7th to 10th November during the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Organised in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York and Capital Crime London, the four-day event at Expo Centre Sharjah will feature panel discussions, creative writing workshops and interactive sessions for students. British novelist Clare Mackintosh will open ThrillerFest’s panel discussions on 7th November, alongside Egyptian novelist Noha Dawood and Emirati writer and filmmaker Ibrahim Al Marzooqi. Their…