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DC Studios co-head James Gunn has pushed back against criticism regarding the overarching direction of the DC Universe (DCU), stating that he dislikes the expectation that individual films must serve as setups for major crossover events, reported Variety.Addressing fans on Threads, Gunn defended the franchise’s strategy following the box office debut of the horror-leaning spin-off Clayface.Commenting on viewers questioning what the studio’s growing slate of projects is building toward, Gunn wrote, “DCU is just an alternate universe; we can enter at any location or time and tell THAT story. I dislike the idea that individual stories aren’t meaningful unless they…

ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, has been ranked among the world’s best hospitals for oncology in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialised Hospitals 2027, placing second in the UAE and 219th globally. This recognition underscores SSMC’s growing standing in specialised oncology care across the region and globally, and its commitment to delivering care in line with the highest international standards. SSMC’s inclusion places its oncology services among the specialised hospitals recognised internationally by Newsweek and Statista, reflecting the strength…

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s recent appearance on the ninth season of Koffee With Karan has not gone down well with a section of social media users.  Since the episode aired last week, the couple has been facing severe online trolling over several revelations they made about their relationship.Several clips from the episode circulated online. One of the moments that drew particular attention was Vijay’s revelation that Rashmika had to propose to him nearly 100 times before he agreed to marry her.Reacting to this, many social media users labelled Vijay “red flag”.Amid the ongoing controversy, Rashmika on Monday penned a…

SHARJAH, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations, officially inaugurated the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) on Sunday evening. Organised by FANN – Media Discovery Platform, the festival is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed,…

AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of H.H. the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Chairman of the Ajman Department of Finance, has approved three packages comprising 15 artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to be implemented over three years, from 2027 to 2029, as part of an integrated plan to advance Ajman Government’s financial operations. The plan forms part of the Ajman Department of Finance’s efforts to make smart technologies a key enabler of government financial operations, enhance institutional readiness for future requirements, and support the leadership’s vision of a smarter,…

ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced that Dr. Elena Fantino, Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering, has been elected a Member of Section 2: Engineering Sciences of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), receiving the lifetime title of Academician. The recognition brings international distinction to space research expertise at Khalifa University and reflects the University’s contribution to the UAE’s ambitions in space science and exploration. The distinction builds on Khalifa University’s research activity in space and aerospace, including astrodynamics, spacecraft trajectory design and mission concepts. Through specialised research groups and international collaborations, the University…

Halloween is just round the corner, and several celebrities have already started sharing their costumes on social media.This year, several stars have dressed up as fellow celebrities, with some even recreating the looks of their own family members.Here are four celebrities who have dressed up as other famous faces for Halloween this year.1. Kim Kardashian as North WestKim Kardashian took inspiration from her own daughter North West for Halloween this year, dressing up as the 13-year-old.The reality star shared her costume on Instagram on October 20, recreating North’s blue-haired look with an ice-blue wig, black clothing, long nails and grills.She…

American Hospital Dubai named inaugural alpha partner for RevOptix, HEI Global Health’s next-generation revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM American Hospital Dubai (“AHD”), one of the Middle East’s premier private healthcare providers and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and HEI Global Health (“HEI”), a global healthcare technology and consulting company, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly build and implement RevOptix, HEI’s AI-powered revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform, while establishing American Hospital Dubai as the inaugural alpha partner for the solution. Under the agreement, HEI will deploy…

Amitabh Bachchan greeted his fans outside Jalsa amid heavy security on Sunday, days after the actor allegedly received bomb threat email.Amitabh Bachchan continued his weekly tradition by stepping out of Jalsa, his bungalow in the Juhu suburb of Mumbai, to greet a large crowd of waiting fans. The veteran actor waved to the crowd in his signature style and expressed gratitude for their love and affection. He was joined by his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan.The fans were stationed outside the residence, while Mumbai Police personnel stood near Amitabh to ensure his security. Abhishek also stood behind the veteran actor,…

DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Knowledge Assembly, hosted by Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), brought together senior representatives from government, academia and industry to discuss the development of Dubai’s higher education sector and reinforce the emirate’s position as a world-class learning destination, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Education 33 (E33) Strategy. The event, held at Dubai Knowledge Park and co-curated with QS Quacquarelli Symonds, featured discussions on the future of higher education, its role in developing national and international talent…