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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…
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…
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…
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…
Playback singer Kanika Kapoor has announced her separation from businessman husband Gautam Hathiramani, bringing their four-year marriage to an end.The singer shared the news through a statement on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, confirming that the couple had decided to go their separate ways.In her statement, Kanika requested privacy and understanding from her friends, family and followers as they navigate the separation.”Dear friends and family, After much thought and consideration, my husband and I are going our separate ways. I am grateful for the time we shared and wish him well for the future. I sincerely ask for kindness and…
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has received an extortion call, with the caller claiming to be from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s group and demanding “crores of rupees”.The date of call and other details aren’t immediately available, but the development comes a day after actor-producer Tusshar Kapoor received a similar call from a person who identified himself as ‘Harry Boxer’, according to the news outlet NDTV.This is a developing story Source: Khaleej Times
FUZHOU, China, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates News Agency (WAM) participated in the 4th Council Meeting of the Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), held on Tuesday in Fuzhou, China’s Fujian Province, bringing together representatives of 38 member media organisations from 23 countries to discuss strengthening media cooperation, news exchange and knowledge-sharing. China’s People’s Daily, which chairs the Council, presented the third Council’s work report, outlining progress made since its formation in August 2024 and efforts to strengthen partnerships and expand media cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. Representing WAM, Omar Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Central…
It seems the makers of Jailer 2 have listened to the barrage online criticism of the roles of some its key characters being chopped in the theatrical version. And are making amends.The action-comedy, starring superstar Rajinikanth and many leading stars drawn from across Indian film industries, will have an extra runtime of about 30 minutes in its online avatar, according to News 18. The theatrical version has a runtime of 175 minutes.The movie, which is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video and SunNXT after November 10, will feature more scenes involving Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Sethupathi and Santhanam, whose…
The romantic drama series The Royals is set to return with its second season, with filming officially underway and the original cast, including Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman and Sakshi Tanwar, reprising their roles.The makers announced on Tuesday that the series will return with more romance, family drama, rivalries and unexpected twists, according to the press relaese.Along with Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman and Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat and Kavya Trehan will also reprise their respective roles in the upcoming season.Directors Nitya Mehra and Tanuj Chopra will helm the new season, while new characters are also expected to join the royal family,…