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ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reaffirmed its readiness to share expertise and knowledge and build partnerships to strengthen international cooperation, safeguard the integrity of maritime supply chains and prevent their exploitation for criminal activities. The ministry said dismantling criminal networks at their source can help curb their activities and prevent illicit shipments from reaching their destinations. It stressed that the shipping sector is an essential partner in these efforts, given its strategic position across supply chains and its ability to identify suspicious activities early on. It also highlighted the importance of promptly…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (Dubai Ambulance) has announced it will unveil SANAD, a first-of-its-kind off-road, multi-mission emergency vehicle, at the EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The vehicle, designed in Dubai, will be showcased at the expo, which runs from 30th September to 2nd October at the Orange County Convention Centre. It will be displayed and demonstrated daily at the stand of FERNO, a key development partner that contributed essential systems to SANAD’s medical cabin. SANAD is designed for emergency scenarios beyond the capabilities of conventional ambulances, combining an off-road platform capable…

DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Community Empowerment to expand employment and professional development opportunities for eligible participants in the ministry’s empowerment and social welfare programmes. The partnership also covers youth engagement, specialised volunteering and capacity building, with the aim of supporting economic and social empowerment, strengthening workforce readiness and enabling individuals and organisations to develop their capabilities and contribute more actively to society. The agreement was announced on the sidelines of ENOC’s participation at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2026, which runs until…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar and Arada on Wednesday announced a landmark strategic partnership comprising major development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi, representing a combined value of approximately AED15 billion. The initial agreements comprise a strategic masterplan joint venture between Aldar and Arada to develop a large-scale mixed-use community at Seih Sdeirah on the Abu Dhabi – Dubai border and Arada’s acquisition of three residential development plots on Yas Island. The partnership is a major milestone for Arada, marking its first development presence in Abu Dhabi. It brings together Aldar’s scale,…

ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi, representing Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, is set to depart for Shanghai, China, to compete in the third round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship on 4th and 5th October 2026, aiming to strengthen its position in the race for the season’s titles. Abu Dhabi heads into the round leading the teams’ championship with 61 points, just one point ahead of second-placed Victory Team. Sharjah Team and Stromoy Racing each have 53 points, underlining the closely contested battle and the importance of the Chinese round in the title race. The…

If there is one ritual many of us refuse to negotiate with, it’s that first cup of coffee. The morning espresso that makes conversation possible, the afternoon flat white that gets us through the slump or the iced latte ordered simply because we deserve a little treat. And on International Coffee Day, October 1, Dubai is giving us even more reasons to caffeinate. From bottomless filter coffee and complimentary V60 tastings to new specialty brews and buy-one-get-one-free deals, cafes across the city are celebrating the humble bean in all its forms. Here are some spots worth adding to your coffee…

Ariana Grande is celebrating two months since the release of Petal, sharing a message of thanks with fans as she reflected on her latest album.The singer marked the milestone on Instagram on September 30, two months after Petal was released on July 31.Ariana reflected on the weeks since the album arrived and said she remains “so deeply proud” of the project.She also thanked listeners for the way they have embraced Petal and continued to support the album since its release.Petal is Ariana’s eighth studio album and features 13 tracks, including its lead single Hate That I Made You Love Me.The album debuted…

The Middle East’s loyalty economy is entering a period of rapid transformation, with the regional market growing 15.1% year-on-year, and forecast to reach US$5.6 billion by 2030. As brands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider region move beyond traditional points-based programmes towards AI-powered personalization, embedded rewards and payment-linked ecosystems, Loylogic, Epsilon and Loyalty & Reward Co are bringing industry leaders together in Dubai on 4–5 November 2026 for the Loyalty Programs: The Complete Masterclass™. Taking place at Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek, the executive masterclass is designed for senior leaders across loyalty, CRM, customer engagement, digital, marketing and partnerships who are looking to deepen customer relationships,…

Ali Hazelwood is returning to the world of The Love Hypothesis.The author has announced The Two-Body Problem, a sequel to her 2021 bestselling romance novel, which will be released on February 2, 2027.The new book revisits Olive Smith and Dr Adam Carlsen as Olive navigates the pressures of postdoctoral research, an increasingly competitive job market and the demands of a long-term relationship.Hazelwood announced the sequel on Instagram, saying that writing one was not something she expected to do. She said the recent screen adaptation of The Love Hypothesis and its cast made her “fall for Adam and Olive all over…

RAYE has addressed rumours that she is dating Michael B. Jordan, saying that the two are “just lovely friends”.The British singer spoke about the speculation while attending the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, after she and the actor were photographed together at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California in August.“Oh no, we’re just lovely friends,” RAYE told Entertainment Tonight, adding that they had “been working on some things”, without sharing further details about the project.In a separate interview with Extra, the Escapism singer also dismissed the romance claims, saying: “No, we’re just friends who like roller coasters.”The appearance had prompted…