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The UAE’s annual influenza campaign has been expanded this year to cover a wider range of seasonal respiratory diseases, moving beyond a flu-only focus. The 2026–27 Awareness Campaign on Influenza and Seasonal Respiratory Diseases now puts greater attention on infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia, alongside seasonal influenza. Here is what residents need to know: What is new this year? The main change is the wider scope of the campaign. Instead of focusing mainly on seasonal influenza, health authorities are now using the campaign to raise awareness about several respiratory illnesses that become more common during the…
Selena Gomez has opened up about getting older, saying she is embracing the changes that come with ageing rather than being afraid of them.The 34 year old singer and actress spoke about ageing in a new interview with People, where she was named the magazine’s first Beauty Impact Award recipient.“Getting older has been so much fun. I’m not scared at all. I love getting older,” Selena said.She also acknowledged that her appearance will naturally change over time.“Things are going to change and things are going to sag, but you’re alive,” she said. “I think age is just a number in many…
Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…
K-culture fans in Dubai are in for a big treat this September, as the city prepares to host a 10-day festival celebrating the best of South Korea’s food, beauty and culture which have attracted millions of fans around the world.Known as Dubai K-Fest, the event will take place from September 25 to October 4, celebrating South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the emirate.Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the festival is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Further information…
SHARJAH, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), today (Saturday) opened the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, organised by SBA in Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 912 booksellers, publishers, distributors and representatives of e-commerce platforms from 99 countries. The opening ceremony was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and board members of SBA, alongside officials and representatives of cultural institutions, publishing houses and bookstores from the UAE and around the world. Over two days, the conference is addressing practical challenges involved in getting…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation and explore promising investment opportunities with the Dominican Republic, supporting the development of new partnerships between the two business communities. The discussions took place during a meeting between Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, and Renso Antonio Herrera Franco, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the UAE. The two sides discussed mechanisms to encourage businesses to establish new investment and commercial partnerships across various sectors. They also stressed the importance of organising reciprocal…
WASHINGTON, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX said on Tuesday it was preparing to launch its next Starship flight test as soon as 22nd September, a mission expected to send the vehicle into orbit for the first time and deploy Starlink V3 satellites. Starship’s 14th test flight would mark a major leap in the rocket’s development over its last test in July, which flew a suborbital trajectory that took the spacecraft into space before returning it to Earth without completing an orbit. The company plans to place Starship into orbit around Earth, a milestone that would allow it to test…
Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…
Following the recent announcement that one of India’s biggest awards shows is returning to Abu Dhabi, Bollywood fans can now secure their seats. Tickets for IIFA 2027 are officially on sale ahead of the two-day event in January.The 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on January 22 and 23, marking the fourth time the event will be held in the UAE capital. Tickets for the main IIFA Awards on January 23 currently start from Dh100. Doors will open at 6pm, with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.The latest announcement also gives…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Participants at the 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress called for the wider use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing and treating rare diseases. They highlighted AI’s potential to reduce the diagnostic journey for rare diseases from years to just minutes by analysing vast amounts of medical and genetic data with exceptional accuracy. At the conclusion of the Congress in Dubai today, participants also underscored the need for financial and logistical support for research aimed at advancing the discovery, diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, particularly those for which no treatment is currently…