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DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence Office in the UAE has launched UAE Vibe Codes, as part of UAE Codes Day, celebrated annually on 29th October. Held this year under the theme “Vibe Coding”, the initiative empowers individuals across society to transform their ideas into websites and digital applications using artificial intelligence in just minutes, without requiring prior programming experience. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the initiative attracted 5,000 participants within its first hour of launch, reflecting strong interest in AI-powered innovation and the UAE’s continued efforts to make technology development more accessible to everyone. By placing…

One of India’s most-anticipated OTT awards is returning to Abu Dhabi, which has also named its headline performer.The International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) will host its digital awards segment on January 22 at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island and noted Bollywood singer, composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya will be its headline performer.The only Indian personality to feature in Bloomberg’s World’s Most Influential Pop-stars list in 2025, Reshammiya’s discography includes more than 1,300 songs in a career spanning nearly three decades.Known for his distinctive voice, Reshammiya started his career as a music director in the 1998 Bollywood film Pyaar Kiya…

Families of victims of South Korea’s deadly Halloween crowd crush have demanded that footage of the disaster used in the latest installment of ‘Call of Duty’ be removed, a representative told AFP Thursday, condemning its “complete lack of sensitivity”.”Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4″, the newest edition of the hit franchise, features a full-scale North Korean invasion of the South, beginning with a surprise attack by Pyongyang’s forces.In a scene from the game that briefs players on the damage caused by the invasion, footage from the deadly 2022 crush that killed more than 150 revellers is used to depict the…

ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has selected 40 startups for Cohort 19, its largest intake to date, following a record 2,502 applications from 117 countries. The selected startups collectively raised US$296 million (AED1.09 billion), reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. With an acceptance rate of 1.6 percent, the new cohort brings together startups from 14 countries, with 88 percent joining from international markets, bringing the total number of startups in Hub71’s ecosystem to 644. Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, said, “Cohort 19 reflects…

Marvel fans in India will get to watch Avengers: Doomsday a day earlier than those in the United States, with the film now scheduled to hit Indian cinemas on December 17, 2026.The announcement was made by Marvel India on Wednesday alongside a special Diwali message from Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.The upcoming superhero film will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, a day before its scheduled US release on December 18.In a video shared by Marvel India, Robert greeted Indian fans with Namaste India before he and Chris reflected on the meaning of Diwali.Chris spoke about the festival marking…

ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised a UAE-Benin business roundtable to explore trade and investment opportunities under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Deputy Director of African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Khalid bin Hadi, a member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Beninese delegation included Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister…

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is gearing up to host the new season of the 2026 XCAT World Championship, with the action getting underway in Fujairah with two races from 4–6 December, before moving to Dubai for the second round, which will also feature two races from 11–13 December, delivering two consecutive weeks of highly anticipated world-class powerboat racing. Particular attention will be focused on the Dubai Grand Prix, which will bring the two UAE stops to a close and feature an elite line-up of leading teams and drivers competing in one of the fastest and most…

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are bringing back memories of their Disney Channel days, reuniting to recreate the poster of their 2009 film Princess Protection Program.The two singers shared photos from their reunion on Wednesday as part of a new campaign for Selena’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty.In the photos, Selena and Demi recreated their poses from the original movie poster, wearing updated versions of the blue and yellow gowns worn by their characters, Carter Mason and Princess Rosalinda.”Once a Princess, always a Princess,” Selena captioned the Instagram post, which also featured the pair trying out products from their new collaboration.According to Variety,…

Skytree Scientific, a ClimateTech company specializing in lightning risk intelligence, will exhibit at Big 5 Global 2026, taking place 23–26 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Skytree will welcome attendees in Hall 4, Stand 4C206. At the center of Skytree’s exhibit will be LRAplus®, its lightning risk assessment platform aligned with IEC 62305-2:2024. LRAplus® combines location-specific lightning data with guided assessment workflows, scenario comparison and professional reporting to help engineering teams make documented, defensible risk decisions. Skytree will also showcase Integrated Strike Report (ISR), which provides detailed lightning event data for a specified location, radius and time period. ISR supports equipment failure investigations, insurance claims,…

The death of Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere has been ruled accidental, with police confirming that they have closed their investigation into the case.Sgt. Diana Munoz of the Greenville Police Department confirmed the findings in a statement to People, saying the decision was based on the medical examiner’s “determination and the findings of the investigation.”Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Scream 6, was found unresponsive at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16, days before her 37th birthday.The Greenville County Coroner’s Office had earlier ruled her death an accident on September 22.  ‘Wait for the investigation’Panettiere’s representatives…