Author: admin

DUBAI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Red-Carpet Travel Corridor project by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has won the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Government, in recognition of its transformation of the passenger clearance experience. The project has redesigned travel procedures to make them faster, easier and more efficient, delivering an extraordinary experience that enables passengers to complete travel clearance in under five seconds, without presenting documents or stopping. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the…

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg has said that winning a Razzie Award for his performance in Zack Snyder’s 2016 superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice damaged his acting career and prompted him to explore filmmaking and directing to keep his career afloat. Eisenberg, 43, opened up about the impact of the award during an appearance at the BFI London Film Festival while promoting his film The Debut, according to Variety.“Listen, a lot of it just came from fear,” Eisenberg said, explaining that he could no longer secure roles in studio films after receiving the parody award for his portrayal…

Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar met with Bollywood star Tiger Shroff, days after miscreants fired at him in Mumbai. Shelar shared a few pictures on his X handle from his meeting with the actor, who was seen sporting a black vest as he interacted with the minister’s entourage.”Visited Tiger Shroff and enquired about his well-being following the unfortunate firing incident in Juhu. Such acts of violence have no place in our society. Wishing him strength and a speedy recovery,” Shelar captioned the photographs. It wasn’t immediately clear when the minister called on the actor.Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police has taken custody of three suspects…

DUBAI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced a ban on the use of ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone group, in the UAE’s veterinary sector from 1st November 2026, as part of efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance, promote the safe use of antibiotics and preserve the effectiveness of treatments used in human medicine. The decision follows the classification of this group of antibiotics as Critically Important Antimicrobials (CIAs) for human medicine because of their role in treating certain bacterial infections. Inappropriate use in animals could contribute to the development of bacterial resistance, potentially…

PARIS, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (Ektifa) is showcasing its innovations in agricultural and livestock production, expertise in organic food production and efforts to expand international partnerships at SIAL Paris 2026, held from 17th to 21st October at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in France. Guided by its vision, “From Sharjah to the World,” Ektifa aims to strengthen Sharjah’s international presence in organic food production by highlighting its integrated system, covering cultivation, livestock farming, food processing, packaging and distribution. The integrated approach reflects the efficiency and interconnectedness of the system, while highlighting Sharjah’s…

TOKYO, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — A Japanese spacecraft rocketed towards Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars’ two pint-sized moons. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leading the bold sampling effort, launched the spacecraft before dawn from the country’s main spaceport on Tanegashima Island. Source: Emirates News Agency

Indian singer-actor Mika Singh has come out in support of his elder brother, Daler Mehndi, after the veteran singer faced allegations of lip-syncing during a recent performance.Singh urged the media to verify facts before publishing reports, adding that such unverified claims can damage an artist’s reputation.“The way Daler Mehndi was treated on stage was disappointing. A respected minister came on stage and made allegations about him… But before publishing such claims, shouldn’t we verify the facts and give the artist a chance to present his side? Would anyone dare to behave like that with an international band like Coldplay?” Mika…

FREELANDER hosted FREELANDER Nightfall at the Hengli Hotel in Wuhu on 19 October as part of the 2026 Chery International User Summit. At the brand evening, the brand displayed the international five-seat version of FREELANDER 8 for the first time, announced its AI Voice Assistant, confirmed that FREELANDER 8 is expected to launch in the UAE in the first quarter of 2027 and signed partnership agreements with new partners in Bahrain and Oman. The evening followed the first test drive of the international variant of FREELANDER 8, held earlier that day at Tuju Campground. Guests were welcomed by Mornine, an…

ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, have attended the UAE-France Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The event formed part of joint efforts to strengthen the UAE-France economic and investment partnership and explore new opportunities for cooperation in priority strategic sectors, particularly energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology. In the opening remarks, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the French President and the accompanying delegation. H.H. Sheikh Khaled noted that the…

SHARJAH, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) and Equinor ASA, an international energy company based in Norway, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore business opportunities across the downstream energy sector. Under the MoU, the two companies will assess potential cooperation in the storage, infrastructure, logistics, trading, supply and shipping of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas liquids (NGLs) and other oil and gas products, together with selected energy transition opportunities and the optimisation of petrochemical storage facilities in the UAE. Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC, said, “This collaboration marks a significant step…