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LUANDA, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — DP World has been granted a 10-year extension to its concession to operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Luanda, Angola, extending the concession term through to 2051. Since commencing operations in 2021, DP World has invested more than US$260 million to upgrade and modernise the terminal. Over the past five years, the total number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled at the terminal has nearly doubled – increasing from 177,000 TEUs to over 350,000 TEUs, supported by an additional 28,000m2 of yard area. To support this growth, DP World acquired two additional…

From AI-created scents to masterclasses with some of beauty’s biggest names, Beautyworld Dubai is back for its milestone 30th edition. The three-day trade show opened today, October 6, at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until October 8, bringing fragrance, skincare, hair, makeup and beauty technology under one roof. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, this year’s edition puts the spotlight on both the products filling our beauty shelves and the people deciding what comes next. Fragrance takes centre stage Perfume lovers in the industry have plenty to explore. According to the organisers, the fragrance section has more than tripled…

The music of the night could soon be coming to Abu Dhabi. Etihad Arena has posted a mysterious teaser that has theatre fans convinced The Phantom of the Opera is heading to the capital, with more details expected on October 9.“After 40 years of haunting stages, he is coming to Abu Dhabi,” reads the video, against a dark, swirling backdrop. “More to be revealed soon,” it adds. While the teaser does not name the production, the clues point towards Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.Etihad Arena shared the video on its Instagram account with the caption, “09.10.26. Stay tuned, Abu Dhabi,” pointing…

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has shared the architectural vision behind Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a landmark cultural institution located within Saadiyat Cultural District and designed by the late Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry. Conceived as a museum that responds directly to its environment, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is deeply rooted in Abu Dhabi’s landscape, climate and cultural vision. From the earliest stages of design development, Gehry and his team undertook extensive site visits and research to understand how people gather, move and experience the emirate. The result…

DUBAI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to offer eligible buyers Home Financing for properties under construction within Expo City Dubai. The agreement supports DIB’s strategy to expand its Home Finance proposition through strategic partnerships with leading developers and government-related entities across the UAE. The partnership marks an important collaboration with one of Dubai’s most distinctive developments. Building on the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo held in the Middle East, Africa and…

MALÉ, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the Republic of Maldives, in cooperation with the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, organised a virtual roundtable to explore opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector. The UAE side was led by Heba Aljneibi, Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in the Maldives, with representatives of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Global South Utilities (GSU). The Maldivian side was led by Mohamed Faiz, Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy, who chaired the session, alongside senior ministry officials and…

AJMAN, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman recorded 1,143 real estate transactions worth AED1.9 billion in September 2026, the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department said. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Department, said property sales saw strong activity during the month, reflecting investor interest in opportunities across the emirate. The total trading value reached AED1.44 billion across 879 transactions, with Al Nakheel 2 recording the highest-value sale at AED198 million. September also saw 153 mortgage transactions worth AED207 million, with Al Jurf Industrial 1 recording the highest-value mortgage at AED15 million. Emirates…

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Management of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) reviewed the key regulatory updates during its meeting, along with a number of initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and developing national capabilities in the nuclear sector. Hamad Al Kaabi, Director-General of FANR, briefed members on key regulatory operations and organisational developments, including efforts to enhance customer experience, the launch of the UAE’s first National Environmental Radiation Measurements Portal, and progress in developing national nuclear capabilities. He also highlighted FANR’s international engagement, as well as the Authority’s upcoming participation…

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — ADI Foundation and Tokinvest have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance new opportunities across real-world asset tokenisation, digital asset issuance and blockchain-based settlement, bringing together complementary asset origination, technology and regulated financial-market capabilities. The collaboration will combine ADI Foundation’s Real World Asset Tokenisation (RWAs) pipeline and institutional blockchain infrastructure with Tokinvest’s regulated structuring, issuance, investor onboarding and distribution capabilities, creating a framework to identify, develop and evaluate new tokenised investment opportunities across multiple asset classes. Tokinvest is a VARA-regulated digital investment platform based in Dubai, focused on expanding access to alternative investment…

Filmmaker James Gunn is working on writing his next film ahead of the release of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’. In response to a comment on Threads which asked, “Are you ready to write your next film, James, or not quite yet?” Gunn confirmed that he is already into the writing phase.“Already in it. I had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!” his response stated. He also went on to confirm that the assembly cut of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ is complete.Earlier in August, he revealed that the shooting of the superhero film has been wrapped. A sequel to…