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Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read.  Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…

NUKU’ALOFA, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and Tonga Meteorological Services (TMS), part of the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in meteorology and geophysics, exchange knowledge, expertise and technology, and strengthen institutional and professional capacity on both sides. The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, President of NCM, and Lord Fakafanua, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change. On the sidelines…

The International Indian Film Academy Awards, better known as IIFA, will once again put the UAE at the centre of Bollywood’s global calendar, bringing the biggest stars of Hindi cinema to Abu Dhabi.The star-studded celebrations will feature Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, coming together for an unforgettable IIFA Weekend & Awards in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.For film fans across the Emirates, the return promises another major weekend of red carpets, live performances, celebrity appearances and celebrations of the year’s biggest Hindi films. IIFA has built a reputation…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers hosted the Operational Excellence and Innovation Forum, bringing together 140 representatives from private sector companies to explore ways to enhance organisational performance, embed innovation into operations, and strengthen businesses’ readiness for the future. The forum explored practical approaches to operational transformation, technology adoption, innovation, and organisational performance. It also highlighted the importance of continuously reviewing processes, developing effective working methods, and adopting solutions that enhance efficiency and improve the quality of outputs and services. Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at Dubai Chambers, stated, “Operational excellence is essential…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, through its Virtual Office in Germany, in cooperation with the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA), organised an interactive dialogue session titled Storytelling, Seafaring, and Travel Writing: The Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, as part of the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, in the presence of Tobias Tunkel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Arab Emirates. The session was moderated by Dr. Mohammed Aboughazala, Lead Researcher at TRENDS and Director of the TRENDS Virtual Office in Germany, with the participation…

Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to build and strengthen relations with trade partners and leading economies in the world, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is leading a high-level delegation from the emirate to the sisterly Republic of Korea from 15th to 17th September 2026. The visit aims to build upon the Special Strategic Partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, established in 2018, to further cement a future-focused cooperation across vital sectors and industries, including water, healthcare, education, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, energy, space,…

Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) unveiled three new initiatives on the opening day of its participation at GISEC Global 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to address emerging cyber threats, develop specialised capabilities, and strengthen Dubai’s cyber resilience. At the forefront of the new initiatives is SARAAB, an open-source artificial intelligence model developed entirely by an Emirati team at DESC to detect deepfake videos. It is the first model of its kind developed by a government entity in the Arab region. SARAAB will be made available through developer platforms, enabling AI engineers,…

Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are reportedly among the names being considered for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.According to TMZ, both singers are high on Roc Nation’s shortlist of potential performers for next year’s show, which will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, works with the NFL on its live music entertainment and helps select the halftime performer.However, neither Justin nor Harry has been approached about performing yet, and sources told TMZ that both singers are currently considered unlikely to accept the opportunity if an offer is made.Neither artist has previously headlined a…