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DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of H.H .Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which is set to begin tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX 2026 has attracted 60 sponsors and 23 partners and supporters, as well as 3,000 companies from 60 countries,…
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has praised her long-standing professional and personal rapport with Sam Rockwell, saying their friendship and mutual admiration have helped them develop “great chemistry” across three films, including their upcoming animated feature Ray Gunn.Speaking to People magazine at the recent London Film Festival premiere of Ray Gunn, Johansson discussed her experience working with Rockwell, with whom she previously shared the screen in Iron Man 2 (2010) and Jojo Rabbit (2019).The upcoming film marks their third collaboration, with both actors lending their voices to the Netflix animated project.“Oh, I love Sam. I mean, he’s one of my favourite…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Rory McIlroy will return to Emirates Golf Club in January in search of a record-extending fifth Dallah Trophy, after confirming his place at the 2027 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which takes place from 21–24 January. The World Number Two and career Grand Slam winner is now a six-time Major champion, having successfully defended his Masters title at Augusta National in April. He became only the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets, after Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods, and drew level with Faldo’s tally of six Majors. It capped a remarkable…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As one of the world’s largest specialised exhibitions and the largest in the region across energy, water, sustainability and digital transformation, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, green hydrogen, smart and sustainable cities, health and safety and other related sectors, WETEX provides local and international companies with a leading platform to launch and promote innovative technologies and brands. A major…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the secondary listing of two sovereign bond issuances totaling USD 1.55 billion by the Republic of the Congo, as the first sovereign issuer from Africa to list securities on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing enhances the visibility of the Republic’s sovereign debt profile among Middle Eastern and global institutional investors while deepening financial sector collaboration between the UAE and the Republic of the Congo. The listings include: • USD 700 million 9.500% Amortising Notes due 17 February 2035 • USD 850 million 9.500% Amortising Notes due 26 May 2036 By completing a…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — This holiday season, Expo City Dubai’s much-loved Winter City is set for its most magical edition yet as it joins forces with Disney+ for an unforgettable festive collaboration. Under the theme ‘Once upon a holiday…’, the event will bring beloved stories and characters to life beyond the screens, in a richly themed experience for families and visitors from across the UAE and beyond. Now in its fifth edition, Winter City promises visitors exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences and activations crafted in collaboration with Disney+. Families can experience a lifetime of great stories from Disney+, brought to…
Harry Styles paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne by performing an unreleased song on the second anniversary of his death.The 32-year-old singer performed the track, titled What Is Enough, during his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, October 16, exactly two years after Payne’s death in 2024.According to Variety, Harry introduced the acoustic song during the encore of his Together, Together tour performance, revealing that he had written it around two years earlier but had not released it publicly.Before performing, Harry spoke to the audience about the people who had supported him throughout his…
After a firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, three accused were detained, including a minor. They will be handed over to Mumbai Police, according to Rajasthan’s Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam.The three accused were identified as Rehan alias Sukka of Haryana, Hritik Kurmi alias Roshan of Bihar, and a minor. Police received information in the morning that the three primary suspects were travelling by train and were expected to arrive in Kota, Gautam said, adding that the team “set a trap” in 15 minutes of receiving information, and searched the entire train.Stay up to date with the…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has achieved the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply Certification and Kitemark from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), becoming the first government authority in Ras Al Khaimah to receive this recognition. The achievement marks a significant milestone in RAKEZ’s ongoing procurement transformation journey and reflects its efforts to uphold ethical sourcing, responsible supplier management and internationally recognised standards across its operations. Awarded by CIPS, a leading global professional body for procurement and supply, the certification recognises organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence, technology, and genomics, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand access to high-quality, integrated healthcare services for Ministry employees and their families, with a greater focus on prevention, early intervention, and overall wellbeing. The MoU was signed by Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Ali Anees, Chief Operating Officer, UAE and Bahrain, Global Patient Care at M42. Under the agreement, M42 will leverage its integrated healthcare network and expertise…