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Indian singer Hariharan is returning to Dubai this December with The Mehfil Studio, bringing his film music and ghazals to the stage.The Padma Shri awardee will perform at Dubai World Trade Centre on December 18, with tickets going on sale on September 25 at 12pm.Presented by Spotlight Entertainment, the show will bring together music from Hariharan’s career, which has spanned more than four decades.According to Spotlight Entertainment, The Mehfil Studio is designed to recreate the atmosphere of a traditional Indian mehfil on a larger stage, combining live music with storytelling and audio-visual elements.The concert will also feature selections from Hariharan’s ghazal repertoire, another…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that education is the foundation on which societies build their progress and future, and that investing in younger generations and equipping them with knowledge and skills enhances the nation’s ability to continue its development journey and shape a better future. H.H. Sheikh Saud made the remarks while honouring the winners of the 20th edition of the RAK Awards for Educational Excellence 2026, organised by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research,…

WASHINGTON, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Google plans to launch the first test of its Project Suncatcher orbital data centre on 1st October to assess how its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) AI chips perform in the harsh conditions of space. The mission will evaluate how the chips handle radiation, vibration and the physical stresses of launch, while also testing cooling systems, one of the biggest challenges of operating computing hardware in space. Google’s cooling system uses heat pipes to transfer heat from the chips to radiators that dissipate it into space. However, the chips will operate only in brief periods…

ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, effective today, Thursday, 24th September, until further notice. The GCAA confirmed that the decision was made in light of the US ban imposed on Iranian airlines from using airports in various countries around the world. The GCAA also stated that it will continue to keep the relevant authorities and the public informed of any developments as they arise, pending the resumption of normal air traffic between the two countries. The General Civil Aviation…

CAPITALS, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices edged lower on Friday after rising to a one-week high on Thursday. Brent crude fell 87 cents, or 0.82 percent, to US$105.73 a barrel at 02:12 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate declined US$1.56, or 1.65 percent, to US$93.05 a barrel. Brent settled 3.4 percent higher on Thursday, while West Texas Intermediate gained 2.7 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, yesterday attended a reception hosted by Ashrafjon Gulov, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the UAE, to mark his country’s Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Tajikistan. The reception was also attended by a number of officials, as well as heads and members of Arab and foreign diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the UAE. In remarks on the occasion, Gulov highlighted the strong relations between Tajikistan and the UAE and their…

SHARJAH, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Madar Studios, part of Madar Media, the commercial and creative arm of Sharjah Media City (Shams), is witnessing sustained interest from content creators, creative professionals, and companies. Creators leverage the available spaces and equipment to execute a wide range of projects, including digital content production, filming programmes and interviews, podcasting, and shooting commercials, campaigns, and other creative works. The strong demand reflects the growing role Madar Studios plays in providing a practical and flexible production environment for creatives, enabling them to bring their ideas and projects to life in well-equipped spaces tailored to various…

ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has inaugurated the new headquarters of Erth Zayed Philanthropies in Abu Dhabi. During the inauguration, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and members of the Board of Trustees toured the headquarters and were briefed on its facilities and workspaces, as well as the systems and tools supporting the foundation’s work. Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Secretary-General of Erth…

SHARJAH, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — ASAS Real Estate, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, has announced the start of infrastructure development works across 11 residential, commercial and industrial land projects in the Emirate of Sharjah. The comprehensive development plan covers internal roads, electricity, water and telecommunications networks, and street lighting, helping prepare the projects for the next stages of construction and development. The works aim to provide the infrastructure and essential services needed to prepare the land for construction, in coordination with the relevant Sharjah government entities and in accordance with approved technical requirements and quality standards.…

ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The countdown has begun for “UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev”, which will take place on 24th October at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, featuring two world title fights as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week. The official event poster was unveiled as the leading fighters came face-to-face during a pre-fight press conference in Los Angeles. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev in the main event. Volkanovski said Evloev had earned his opportunity to challenge for the title, adding that he expects sustained pressure to…