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Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read.  Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…

Fahadh Faasil is taking on his first lead role in a Telugu film with the upcoming fantasy drama Don’t Trouble the Trouble.The actor has previously appeared in Telugu cinema as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule, but his latest project will see him take centre stage for the first time.Directed by Shashank Yeleti, the film stars Fahadh as Suri, a magician who befriends a young girl named Divya, played by Ssara Palekar.Their story takes an unexpected turn when Divya develops supernatural abilities and is revealed to be a genie capable of granting wishes, leaving Suri caught up in…

NAGOYA, Japan, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, Vice President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Executive Office, attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games – Aichi–Nagoya 2026, hosted by Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan. The Games will run until 4 October, bringing together more than 11,000 athletes, around 6,000 coaches and officials, and representatives from 45 countries for over 16 days of competition. The opening ceremony was also attended by Shihab Ahmed Mohamed Abdulrahim AlFaheem, UAE Ambassador to Japan; Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajeri,…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Reference And Surveillance Intelignece Department (RASID), part of the Central Testing Laboratory at the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and operated in partnership with M42, has achieved the My Green Lab® Gold Certification. The certification recognises RASID as an advanced laboratory that combines scientific excellence, sustainability, operational efficiency, and technical innovation. With this result, RASID becomes the first operational government laboratory specialising in wastewater monitoring and environmental surveillance to earn the certification at the Gold level. It reflects the laboratory’s commitment to applying leading global practices in sustainable laboratory operations,…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — As electric mobility enters a defining period of global growth, the technologies transforming transportation are becoming increasingly connected. Electric vehicles now sit within a wider ecosystem spanning charging infrastructure, batteries, energy systems, fleet solutions, software, automation, and smart city development. For industry professionals and mobility enthusiasts, understanding how these areas converge has never been more important. At the center of this transformation, Electric Vehicles Exhibition and Conference 2026 (EV World) brings the global mobility ecosystem to Dubai World Trade Centre from 10–12 November 2026. Organised in strategic partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority…

HOCKENHEIM, Germany, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri has capped an impressive 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship campaign with a podium finish at Hockenheim, taking third place in the penultimate race of the season and securing his eighth podium of the year. The 18-year-old Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior Driver concluded the championship fourth overall, following a season in which he claimed three victories, eight podiums, one pole position and a fastest lap, while also becoming the first Emirati driver to lead the FIA Formula Regional European Championship standings. Al Dhaheri represented the UAE…

Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari is bringing his live show Khushiyan – A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai this September. The show will take place at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, on September 26, following performances across India and other international cities. Khushiyan centres around a simple question: what truly makes us happy? Laksh explores the idea through humour, personal experiences, memories and observations from everyday life. Before taking his storytelling to the stage, Laksh built an online following under the name “Single.Handedly”, where he shared stories influenced by poetry, Sufi philosophy and his own experiences. He later became an author, publishing The…

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child, a little over a year after becoming parents for the first time.According to People, a source confirmed that the Stranger Things actress, 22, and Bongiovi, 24, welcomed their second child through adoption.Later on September 17, the couple shared a photo on Instagram showing a baby’s hand, appearing to confirm the new addition to their family.“Hi little guy!” they captioned the post.The couple have not publicly shared their baby’s name or further details about when the child joined their family.Fans may have already spotted a hint earlier this month. In a video Brown…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Rare Disease Society announced that the Society has successfully won the bid to host the International MPS Network (IMPSN) Conference in 2028. ”The UAE will become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host this distinguished event – a historic milestone that reflects the nation’s growing leadership in rare disease care, scientific research and international collaboration,” Dr. Noha Al Zaabi, President of the 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress, Consultant in Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, and Board Member of the UAE Rare Disease Society, said at the…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) showcased Ras Al Khaimah as an attractive base for Irish businesses looking to establish, scale and access markets across the UAE, GCC and beyond at the Irish Business Network Dubai’s annual ‘Rise & Thrive’ seminar. Addressing senior Irish and Ireland-affiliated executives, entrepreneurs and government representatives, the RAKEZ team presented the emirate’s combination of economic stability, competitive operating environment and expanding investment pipeline, and the opportunities these create for businesses seeking a regional growth platform. The discussion formed part of the event’s featured panel, ‘The UAE Advantage’,…