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ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Youth Council of the Ministry of Justice organised a youth-led session titled “The Role of Youth in Preventing Crime and Addressing Emerging Crimes in the Digital Age” on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026. The session aimed to highlight the role of young people in strengthening legal and digital awareness, contributing to the development of justice systems, and addressing challenges associated with artificial intelligence, online fraud and the promotion of illicit drugs through digital platforms. The session featured Dr Noora…

SHARJAH, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, opened, on Wednesday, the 58th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event will run until October 4. The show, the largest of its kind on the UAE and regional calendar of specialised jewellery trade shows, features more than 500 exhibitors from 19 countries, representing major international companies and brands specialising in watches, gold, precious gemstones, and fine and rare jewellery pieces.…

Expect the unexpected. Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mira Rajput Kapoor recently met with each other and indulged in a candid conversation for the new season of ‘What Women Want’. On Tuesday, Kareena shared a picture with Mira from the sets, praising her warmth and loveliness. “The absolutely warm and lovely Mira on the show today,” Kareena captioned the post. Mira reshared the story and thanked her for inviting her to the show. She also posted some pictures on her feed. When Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mira Rajput shared pictures from their meeting, social media users were pleasantly surprised to see the two…

For Farah Khalid, a Shah Rukh Khan film brings back memories of her family gathered around the television and her father, who died in 2021. The Abu Dhabi resident, who was born and raised in the UAE, remembers a film starring the Bollywood actor as one of the first movies she watched. It was a familiar fixture on television and one of her father’s favourites. “One of the first films I remember watching starred Shah Rukh Khan. It would always come on TV, and the whole family would gather to watch it,” she said. “It was one of my dad’s…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Amazon and Ghitha Holding PJSC, a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a seasonal fresh produce initiative in the UAE, connecting farming directly to Amazon’s supply chain. Powered by Ghitha Holding’s established agricultural expertise and infrastructure, the initiative will see crop selection guided by customer demand insights from Amazon with the aim of delivering freshly harvested, locally grown produce to customer doorsteps in minutes through Amazon Now – shortening the farm-to-doorstep journey while supporting local farmers. The collaboration also includes plans for a state-of-the-art…

The region’s biggest gathering for content creators is all set for a mammoth return to the city.The fifth 1 Billion Followers Summit will bring together more than 500 speakers with a combined following of over four billion, as it returns to Dubai from January 8 to 10, 2027. The programme will focus on practical uses of artificial intelligence, creator-led marketing and the expanding business built around online content.“One of the major announcements is that we increased four times the number of followers when it comes to the speakers,” Alia AlHammadi, vice-chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) convened senior leaders from government, business, finance and academia at the FAB x IMD Competitiveness Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The summit explored the factors shaping the next phase of economic competitiveness and banking. Held in collaboration with the Institute for Management Development (IMD), an independent, Swiss-based business school and executive education institution, the summit focused on how the foundations of competitiveness are evolving amid technological transformation and global uncertainty. Discussions examined the growing importance of economic resilience, government effectiveness, strong institutions and long-term strategic investment, alongside the…

SHARJAH, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Within the framework of the efforts of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the energy system, and keeping pace with the development and urban renaissance witnessed by the city of Khorfakkan, the authority completed a project to establish and operate a main distribution electricity station with a voltage of 33 kV. With a total capacity of 60 Megavolt Ampere and a total cost of AED35 million, the station mainly serves the Khorfakkan Resort, as it provides the resort’s needs for electrical energy efficiently and…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership with Erth Hospitality, the catering division of Erth Abu Dhabi and a homegrown Emirati brand renowned for authentic service and culinary excellence, to introduce a service-led patient experience model at SEHA Corniche Hospital. The partnership combines world-class clinical care with premium guest-service expertise, transforming how patients, families and visitors experience every stage of their healthcare journey. Under the partnership, PureHealth and Erth Hospitality will enhance non-clinical services, including food and beverage, housekeeping and guest experience, to create a more welcoming, comfortable and patient-centred environment. Shaista Asif,…

Matcha may have started as a trend, but it does not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Across the UAE, cafés have continued to experiment with the ceremonial tea, moving beyond the classic matcha latte to versions mixed with everything from strawberries and coconut to salted caramel and even crème brûlée. And Al Ain has built something of a reputation of its own among matcha lovers, with cafés across the city offering menus dedicated to different takes on the drink. So whether you prefer your matcha simple or want something completely different, here are nine spots in Al Ain…