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Taylor Swift has revealed a funny habit she shares with her longtime best friend Abigail Anderson, admitting that their husbands have had to get used to it.The 36-year-old singer opened up about their friendship during a special Q&A following a screening of Toy Story 5 in New York City on November 1.According to People, Taylor told director Andrew Stanton that she and Abigail have been speaking to each other in voices inspired by the 2004 comedy Napoleon Dynamite since their high school days.The singer recalled meeting Abigail after moving to Nashville when she was 14 and trying to make friends at her new school.Taylor explained…
SHARJAH, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Airport Authority is set to participate in World Travel Market London 2026 under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. The event will be held from 3rd to 5th November at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said that the Authority’s participation in the exhibition reflects the integration of infrastructure development and the expansion of international partnerships. He noted that the airport expansion project is a key component of the Authority’s plans, forming part of a package of projects…
Indian TV actor Anuj Thakur, best known for his appearances in TV shows such as Dhoom Machao Dhoom, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka, Beendh Banoonga Ghodi Chadunga and Mahisagar, died on October 27 at his residence in Mumbai. He was 33.Rupesh Sonar, Thakur’s friend and a casting director, confirmed the development to the news channel India Today, adding that their family is in a state of shock and requested privacy. “Anuj had been away from the industry for a while, but we had been in touch. I had met him 10 days before his death,” Sonar was quoted as saying by…
SINGAPORE, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices slipped more than 1 percent in early Asian trade on Monday. Brent crude futures fell US$1.59, or 1.4 percent, to US$111.84 a barrel by 00:11 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at US$102.56 a barrel, down US$1.56, or 1.5 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has marked his 61st birthday with a special surprise for fans, unveiling Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from his upcoming film King, featuring Deepika Padukone.Released on November 2, the track brings together Indian playback singer Arijit Singh and British pop star Ed Sheeran for a musical collaboration that gives SRK’s signature Bollywood romance a contemporary international pop twist.The song also marks another on-screen reunion for Khan and Padukone, whose pairing has been a fan favourite since their first film together, Om Shanti Om, in 2007. The duo have since shared the screen in blockbusters…
DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — J.P. Morgan Private Bank today announced its new branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, deepening its commitment to clients in the UAE and across the Middle East. Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the new presence will provide J.P. Morgan Private Bank with a dedicated platform in DIFC from which to serve clients across the UAE and the wider region. The expansion represents the latest chapter in J.P. Morgan’s relationship with the UAE, spanning more…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police has developed an innovative digital platform that reduces forensic toxicology results processing time from approximately 60 minutes to less than one minute, marking a significant advancement in the speed and efficiency of forensic laboratory operations. Developed by four Emirati experts from the General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology, the Toxicology Analysis System automates the calculation and initial interpretation support processes involved in forensic toxicology examinations. The approved innovation brings laboratory data, calculations, scientific references and preliminary comparisons together in one integrated platform, reducing manual work while improving consistency, accuracy and operational…
AJMAN, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ajman University, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the charity gala dinner organised by Ajman University in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent on Saturday evening. The event, held at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai, aimed to support the University’s Endowed Scholarship Fund. The event was attended by Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Ruler’s…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has concluded a visit to Doha, Qatar, during which its delegation held a series of meetings with leaders of prominent Qatari media organisations to strengthen cooperation, exchange expertise and explore new opportunities for collaboration aimed at advancing the region’s media sector. The visit forms part of the Club’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with media communities across the Arab world, expand its network of regional and international relationships, and provide members with opportunities to gain insights into leading media practices and emerging industry trends. The programme also included attending…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — In a move aimed at strengthening the integrated health and social support system available to Emirati families, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai and Dubai Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop joint initiatives and services supporting couples preparing for marriage and families through different stages of family formation. The collaboration will focus on promoting reproductive health awareness and facilitating access to specialised healthcare services and consultations in accordance with approved standards. The partnership supports the objectives of the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme and the Dubai Weddings initiative,…