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Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal brought some serious star power to the runway as they turned showstoppers for Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan fundraiser fashion show in Mumbai, marking 15 years of an initiative that has brought the work of women artisans from the village of Mijwan into the spotlight.The Love & War co-stars closed the evening in creations celebrating the intricate craft of chikankari embroidery. Alia stepped out in an ivory ensemble featuring a sculpted skirt, cropped blouse and an intricately embroidered pallu draped over her head like a veil. Vicky complemented her in a white kurta paired with a midnight-blue…
In an era where songs rise and fall at the speed of a trending reel, there are few voices that stand the test of time, and Sonu Nigam’s is most definitely one of them. With 782 credits under the music department on IMDb, his is a name that transcends generations. From Kal Ho Naa Ho to his most recent remix of Bijuriya, Nigam’s songs are felt and sung word for word by fans across decades. And on December 27, the singer is all set to shake up the Dubai stage once again — this time, as a heartfelt tribute to…
Veteran actor Raza Murad has expressed disappointment over the absence of prominent Bollywood names at the funeral of actor Mushtaq Khan, who passed away on September 24. Khan’s last rites were held the next day, attended by family members, friends and industry colleagues.In a video posted on Instagram, Murad mourned the actor’s demise while questioning why none of the industry’s biggest names turned up to pay their final respects.“Lekin afsos baat ye hai ki aise mauke par, koi bhi star jise hum star kehte hai, vo unhe apna aakhri salaam pesh karne nahi aya,” Murad said. “Koi bada chehra nahi…
DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved the strategy and operating budget of the Dubai Longevity Authority (DLA) following the inaugural board meeting of the Authority, which operates under H.H.’s Presidency. The approvals represent the next phase in the Dubai Longevity Authority’s development, moving it from establishment to implementation as the world’s first dedicated regulator for the Longevity, Wellness and Advanced Health (LWAH) sector, advancing a sector defined not…
ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with a number of ministers of justice and interior from brotherly and friendly countries, on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026. During the meetings, the ministers exchanged views on issues of common interest and discussed ways to translate the principles of the “Abu Dhabi Declaration” into practical cooperation and partnerships that enhance capabilities to address challenges and support joint efforts to achieve greater…
ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) –Abbas Shareef, Prosecutor General of the Maldives, commended the UAE for hosting the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, noting that the participating delegations received a distinguished welcome. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the event, Shareef explained that the objectives of their participation focus on strengthening bilateral relations with the UAE and participating countries, and working together to combat transnational crimes, particularly cybercrime. He added that they are also seeking support from partners to develop the artificial intelligence initiative…
SHARJAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully issued a US$500 million five-year Sukuk amid strong investor demand. The issuance attracted an order book of US$1.3 billion, representing 2.6 times the issue size. The Sukuk was priced at a final yield of 5.85 percent, equivalent to a spread of 105 bps over five-year US Treasuries, marking SIB’s thirteenth Sukuk issuance since it entered the capital markets in 2006, reaffirming its continued presence in international Sukuk markets and its experience in executing successful issuances across different market cycles. Mohamed Abdalla, CEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, said the…
Taylor Swift is having another good year — just months after her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, the pop superstar on Sunday made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.Taylor Swift had been even with Beyonce for the most Moonman statuettes with 30, but broke the tie with the inaugural Artist Director Honors, bestowed on “The Fate of Ophelia” singer for her work behind the camera on visual storytelling.She also won Video of the Year, which she dedicated to country legend Dolly Parton, praising the recently deceased performer’s music and saying “every single song…
ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), stressed that effective anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) systems depend on coordinated national efforts and regional and international cooperation. He emphasised the importance of translating standards and evaluations into practical outcomes that protect the financial system and deprive criminal networks of the funds that enable them to sustain and expand their activities. He was speaking during the session “Following the Money to Disrupt Transnational Organised Crime,” held as part of the 15th United Nations Congress…
NAGOYA, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE national athletics team athlete Mariam Kareem advanced to the women’s 400m hurdles final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 after topping her heat and the overall qualifying standings on Sunday with a personal-best time of 55.14 seconds. The UAE had opened its medal account at the Games through Sulaiman Abdulrahman, who claimed silver in the men’s 400m final with a time of 44.99 seconds. During Sunday’s athletics programme, SulaimanAbdulrahman was presented with the silver medal he won in the men’s 400m on Saturday, receiving the UAE’s first medal of the Asian Games…