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One of Indian cinema’s biggest celebrations will take place in Abu Dhabi next year, drawing in some of the country’s biggest superstars and other personalities.The 27th edition of IIFA Weekend and Awards will also bring in filmmakers, musicians and celebrated hosts and performers. It will take place on January 22-23, 2027, at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island.The event’s lineup includes leading film personalities such as Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul, Ananya Panday, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Nora Fatehi, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee, Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan.Others such as Ram…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Indonesia’s MUTU International and former Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, affirmed that the ADIPEC 2026 represents an important global platform for promoting investment and building international partnerships in the energy and green economy sectors. It brings together industry leaders, investors and policymakers to explore promising opportunities in these fields. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he said that the exhibition is gaining increasing importance as it provides an opportunity for networking, exchanging expertise and exploring investment opportunities, thereby strengthening…

With flight tickets becoming expensive during holiday periods, some UAE families are choosing to spend their breaks closer to home rather than travel abroad. For UAE resident Fatima Mohammed, travelling overseas for just a few days is not worth the cost, especially when flights to nearby destinations can be expensive or already sold out. “Even travelling to closer destinations is expensive, and sometimes the tickets are already sold out. It’s not worth paying that much for just a few days,” she told Khaleej Times. With the weather becoming cooler across the UAE, Fatima believes families can enjoy a holiday without having…

Ranbir Kapoor has a problem with Bollywood. No, not the films… but the name itself.During the London promotions for his upcoming film Ramayana, the actor spoke about why he prefers the term ‘Indian cinema’ over Bollywood, a label that has become synonymous with Hindi-language films across the world.Speaking to ITV, Kapoor explained how the term came about. “It’s just a term used as a derivative of Hollywood. Because it was Bombay at that time, so it became Bollywood, and the Telugu industry became Tollywood, and they had all these different-sounding names,” he said.’I would like to be a representative of…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered agentic AI company behind the OnDemand platform, has announced the participation of Terra Invest, a Singapore-based investment firm, in a strategic funding round. The investment will support AIREV’s expansion plans and the development of sovereign AI solutions, while opening new avenues for investment and technology collaboration between the UAE and Singapore. Alongside the investment, AIREV and Terra Invest will launch joint initiatives with Terra Invest’s portfolio companies Kairos Wealth and Shookra, deploying AIREV’s agentic AI capabilities in financial services and healthcare. The initiatives aim to translate technological innovation into…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Artificial Intelligence Office announced that more than 200,000 people engaged with the “AI for All and Its Vibe Coding Lab” initiative, launched in collaboration with Microsoft as part of UAE Codes Day on 29 October 2026, under the theme “UAE Vibe Codes.” The milestone reflects widespread community engagement with the national initiative, which aims to empower individuals to harness artificial intelligence to transform their ideas into websites and digital applications within minutes, without requiring prior coding experience. The initiative also resulted in the development of more than 90,000 digital platforms, with participation…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs signed a service level agreement (SLA) to streamline approvals for imports of restricted hazardous petroleum materials through electronic integration and data exchange. Signed on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026), the agreement aims to improve customs efficiency and oversight. The signing ceremony was attended by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at MoEI, and Obaid Musallam Al Ameri, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Customs, alongside officials from…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) graduation ceremony celebrating the largest cohort in its history, comprising more than 6,700 graduates from the 2025–2026 academic year. Held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Strong Roots, Lasting Impact,” the ceremony brought together graduates from HCT campuses across the UAE. The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chancellor of HCT; Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister…

Chris Rock has opened up about seeking therapy after struggling with his personal relationships, revealing that the experience helped him better understand himself.The 61-year-old comedian opened up about his personal struggles during an interview with GQ for the magazine’s 2026 Men of the Year issue.”My personal life wasn’t what I wanted it to be. And I’ll leave it at that,” Chris said, explaining that he had been struggling with his relationships before deciding to seek help.He also recalled becoming emotional during his first therapy sessions, admitting that he was overwhelmed by what he was going through at the time.Speaking about his experience,…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary relations, coordination and the exchange of expertise with Marcos Perestrello, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The discussions took place during a meeting at the FNC headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where Ghobash received Perestrello and an accompanying parliamentary delegation. Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening parliamentary communication through reciprocal visits, regular meetings and dialogue on issues of common interest. Ghobash expressed appreciation for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s interest in strengthening ties with the FNC, highlighting the role of…