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ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — A new study from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has revealed how coral-associated bacteria help corals withstand extreme heat by producing steroid hormones that strengthen their immune response. Published in Nature Microbiology, the study showed that Endozoicomonas, a group of bacteria commonly associated with corals worldwide, produces steroid hormones including testosterone and progesterone when temperatures rise. These hormones help corals mount a stronger immune response to heat stress, increasing the survival of coral cells. The research was conducted on Acropora pharaonis corals from the Arabian Gulf, including corals collected near Saadiyat Island.…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, a Modon Company, has announced that tickets are now on sale for the eighth edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), scheduled to take place from 19th to 22nd November 2026 at ADNEC Marina. Held under the theme “Life on and Beyond the Water”, the 2026 edition will be the largest since the show’s launch, bringing together marine enthusiasts, industry professionals and families for four days of exhibitions, activities and entertainment. This year’s event will introduce four new sectors covering marine technologies, boating essentials, wellness and outdoor living, expanding…

While most 13-year-olds spend their afternoons doing homework or playing with friends, Hamad Abdullah bin Safwan spends it by running his own home café in Abu Dhabi. The young entrepreneur opened Café 37 just three weeks ago, inspired by his father, who has owned a café for nearly five years. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Hamad said the idea came to him during a family holiday over the summer. “I’ve always loved making coffee,” he said, explaining that he wanted to turn his interest into a business. After returning from their holiday, Hamad and his father began preparing to open the café…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MOI), through its Leadership Development Centre and in cooperation with the International Affairs Office, has launched the “Police Diplomatic Leadership” training programme in partnership with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Rabdan Academy, and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The programme aims to equip police leaders with the skills needed for diplomatic engagement, international relations and institutional representation. It aims to prepare participants through advanced knowledge and practical skills in diplomacy, international relations, strategic analysis, international law, diplomatic protocol and etiquette, negotiation, and the use of artificial intelligence.…

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers organised a webinar in collaboration with the DIFC Courts, focusing on contractual clauses relating to dispute resolution in mainland Dubai and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The webinar attracted 289 participants from the private sector. It aimed to provide the business community and legal practitioners with practical guidance on drafting effective dispute resolution clauses and navigating the legal frameworks and litigation procedures applicable in the UAE. The session explored the legal and practical aspects of drafting contractual dispute resolution clauses, emphasising the importance of addressing potential risks at an early stage…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has issued the first blue bond in its US$6 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The US$600 million five-year tenor bond is rated AA- by S&P and Fitch, making it the highest-rated public blue bond issued globally to date by a corporate. Issued on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market with a US$5.875 percent coupon, the bond was swapped into euros at a 4.374 percent yield, efficiently aligning Masdar’s funding with its European investment exposure. The transaction attracted resilient demand from a broad base…

Bollywood singer Shaan surprised fans at his recent concert in Dubai as he paid tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson by performing his hit song Billie Jean and recreating some of his famous dance moves.Best known for his romantic Hindi songs, Shaan showed a completely different side of his performance at the Coca-Cola Arena during his All of Me Tour. Videos from the concert have since gone viral on social media, with fans praising his singing and dance moves.The singer performed Billie Jean and recreated some of the late pop star’s signature moves, including the moonwalk. His performance also featured…

Actor Suriya plays a police officer with a different approach to investigations in his upcoming film Scene. The makers have released a new glimpse of the film, introducing Suriya as Deputy Superintendent of Police Inbaraj, a cheerful and intelligent officer who uses his own methods while investigating a case.The one-minute-and-four-second glimpse is set during the Covid-19 outbreak. Despite dealing with a serious case, Inbaraj is seen cracking jokes and maintaining his cheerful nature while carrying out the investigation. The glimpse offers a look at Suriya’s character and his way of handling a case.The video is backed by an energetic score…

OMODA & JAECOO has demonstrated its new 5-kWh hybrid electric vehicle technology in OMODA 7 SHS-H during the OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon in China, which concluded on 22 October 2026. The event highlighted how greater battery capacity can support quieter driving and additional functions while parked, without requiring external charging. OMODA 7 SHS-H, featuring the new 5-kWh HEV technology, is scheduled to launch in the UAE in early 2027. It is among the first models to adopt the system. During the marathon, global media experienced the vehicle on urban roads, highways and mountain routes, assessing its power response, smoothness and…

Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show this February in Los Angeles, the National Football League has announced.Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company has produced the star-packed Super Bowl halftime show each year since 2020, selecting the headliners, but the hip-hop mogul has not previously performed himself at the event.”When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a joint statement.”I couldn’t be more excited for fans…