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ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received US Senator Joni Ernst. The meeting discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties for the benefit of both nations. The talks also covered regional security and stability, and efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and beyond. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor…
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Al Jalila Foundation has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its annual #PINKtober campaign, aimed at raising funds to support women with breast cancer, expand their access to treatment, and fund research related to the disease. The campaign, delivered by Al Jalila Foundation, which plays a pivotal role in enabling Dubai Health’s vision to advance health for humanity through the integration of Care, Learning, Discovery, and Giving, coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October. It brings together more than 250 partners and supporters, alongside community members from across the UAE, to…
SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) has reaffirmed its standing among the world’s most sustainability-focused universities, maintaining its position at No. 38 globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings. The 2026 rankings included 2,016 universities from 110 countries, representing the largest edition of the sustainability assessment to date. University of Sharjah retained its position as the top-ranked university in the United Arab Emirates for the 10th consecutive year. It also ranked first among universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Arab world, and seventh globally among universities less than 50…
SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Professor Dr Awad Al Khalaf, Chancellor of Al Qasimia University (AQU), the university organised the “Barakat Al Bait” initiative to mark the International Day of Older Persons, in cooperation between the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Home Care Centre of Sharjah Social Services Department, with the participation of a number of senior citizens. The event was attended by the university’s deputy chancellors, Ahlam Bin Jarsh, Assistant Chancellor for Female Students’ Affairs, Professor Dr Suleiman Al Sarayrah, Dean of Student Affairs, as well as members of the Deanship of Student…
Actor Johnny Depp returns to mainstream Hollywood as Ebenezer Scrooge in the official trailer for Paramount’s supernatural revenge thriller Ebenezer, a dark and gothic reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol.Directed by horror filmmaker Ti West, the film is set for release on November 13.The trailer presents Depp as an almost unrecognisable Scrooge — a wealthy, bitter businessman who values money above all else and coldly rejects pleas for charity.He also pushes away family members who attempt to connect with him before his life takes a terrifying turn on Christmas Eve.The supernatural horror begins when Scrooge is visited by…
T.O.P and Nana have officially confirmed they are dating after first meeting while working together on a music video earlier this year.T.O.P’s real name is Choi Seung-hyun, while Nana’s real name is Im Jin-ah.Both stars’ agencies confirmed the relationship on October 2, following reports that the pair had been dating for several months.Choi’s agency, Top Spot Pictures, told Korean media that the two met while filming a music video and later grew closer, with their relationship developing around June.Nana’s agency, Sublime, also confirmed that the pair met through the music video shoot and are currently dating.The project that brought them together was Choi’s music video for Studio54, which featured Nana alongside him.The video was filmed in January before being released in April as part of his first full-length solo album, Another Dimension.Reports say Choi personally…
SINGAPORE, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices were broadly stable on Friday. Brent dipped 3 cents, or 0.03 percent, to $102.28 a barrel at 0350 GMT, after trading slightly higher in early Friday trade. However, the contract was poised for a weekly decline of about 2 percent, despite closing more than $4 higher on Thursday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate eased 19 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $92.68 a barrel. It was headed for a weekly increase of about 0.3 percent. Prices settled higher in the previous session after Chinese refiners suspended oil product exports for October. Source: Emirates News…
DUBAI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will host a diverse cultural and knowledge programme throughout October, featuring Andalusian manuscripts, Emirati literature, poetry, and audiovisual translation. The programme opens with a panel marking International Translation Day, exploring audiovisual translation, the relationship between words and images, and the translator’s role in creating experiences that resonate across languages and cultures. The Library will also present “Andalusian Manuscripts: Contemporary Relevance and Civilisational Significance,” followed by an Andalusian musical evening featuring Muwashahat performed by the Arab Choir. The Library will participate for the first time in the eighth AccessAbilities Expo…
For some parents, choosing what their children watch means going back to the cartoons they grew up with themselves. Shows such as Princess Sara and Chibi Maruko-chan are finding their way back to small screens, with some UAE mothers turning to programmes they grew up watching because they are already familiar with the stories, characters and messages their children are being exposed to. For Um Maktoum, whose son is one year old, that also means looking for cartoons that feel calmer than some of the programmes available today. She prefers shows with softer colours and less movement and often plays Little Bear at home. But she…
IFI IDP Qatar (International First Ideas) has expanded its language education services in Doha with English language and IELTS preparation programs designed to support students, professionals and test takers seeking to strengthen their English proficiency and prepare for the IELTS test. The expansion brings English language training, IELTS preparation and access to IELTS testing services within IFI’s broader education offering in Qatar, providing learners with a more connected pathway from language development and test preparation to taking the IELTS test. The new training offering includes English language classes for learners seeking to improve their practical communication and overall proficiency, alongside…