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K-culture fans in Dubai are in for a big treat this September, as the city prepares to host a 10-day festival celebrating the best of South Korea’s food, beauty and culture which have attracted millions of fans around the world.Known as Dubai K-Fest, the event will take place from September 25 to October 4, celebrating South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the emirate.Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the festival is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Further information…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Media Council (DMC) and the Advertising Business Group (ABG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industry frameworks for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising, and launch initiatives to develop talent and strengthen governance across the sector. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit 2026, advances the Council’s vision of building a globally competitive media industry that leads in innovation and sets the benchmark for responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The MoU was signed by Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the exceptional success and strong investor demand for the inaugural issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a second issuance with a five-year tenor. The new issuance aims to broaden participation by UAE nationals and residents in sovereign investment instruments while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global financial centre and a leading destination for Islamic finance. The issuance reflects the Ministry of Finance’s comprehensive financial vision to advance financial inclusion and foster a culture of long-term saving and investment, in line with…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, launched its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Study: UAE, focused on food and beverage manufacturers, during the Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, which concluded yesterday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The study found that UAE manufacturers are adopting industrial AI faster than the global average, with 23 percent already considering AI a core part of operations, compared with 16.3 percent globally, while 59 percent expect AI to have a transformational impact on their organisations by 2030, compared with 42.2 percent globally. Meanwhile,…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been awarded an overall 5+ Stars rating by QS Stars, recognising the university’s performance across a broad range of academic and institutional areas and marking another significant milestone in its continued pursuit of excellence. The 5+ Stars rating was awarded following rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of ADU’s performance against the QS Stars methodology. QS Stars assesses institutions against established international standards across a broad range of performance indicators, providing a comprehensive evaluation of their individual strengths. As part of the assessment, ADU achieved five stars…
MANAMA, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the 26th meeting of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain. The Minister’s participation, alongside a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening joint Gulf action, coordination and integration among GCC member states in the areas of higher education and scientific…
Selena Gomez has opened up about getting older, saying she is embracing the changes that come with ageing rather than being afraid of them.The 34 year old singer and actress spoke about ageing in a new interview with People, where she was named the magazine’s first Beauty Impact Award recipient.“Getting older has been so much fun. I’m not scared at all. I love getting older,” Selena said.She also acknowledged that her appearance will naturally change over time.“Things are going to change and things are going to sag, but you’re alive,” she said. “I think age is just a number in many…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), under the theme ‘Turn the Page, Read the World’, hosted a session titled ‘Book Fairs as Global Gateways: Abu Dhabi and Frankfurt’, discussing the ADIBF’s relationship with the Frankfurt Book Fair, which dates back to the early 2000s. The discussion retraced the ADIBF’s evolution into a platform for human connection and one of the world’s leading cultural and knowledge gatherings, bringing together publishers,…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — DMCC has recorded 9.4 percent growth in its Chinese business community over the past 12 months, as it concludes a three-city Made For Trade Live roadshow across Shanghai, Wuxi and Xi’an focused on accelerating the next phase of China-UAE trade and investment. More than 1,000 Chinese companies are now based in DMCC, with over 60 percent concentrated across energy, engineering and machinery, and technology and telecommunications – reflecting the increasingly industrial and technology-led nature of commercial ties between China and Dubai. DMCC targeted Shanghai, Wuxi and Xi’an for its latest international roadshow to build…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced a commitment to a global growth fund managed by Nordstar Partners (Nordstar), a UK-headquartered investment manager focused on AI, FinTech and consumer technology. The commitment reflects DFDF’s focus on the stretch between Series A and Series C, where regional companies must convert early traction into operational scale. Nordstar is led by Managing Partners Eugen Miropolski and Ole Ruch, who came to investing from senior operating roles at Groupon, Airbnb and WeWork, including positions as COO, Head of International and Managing Director. Between them they have managed hyper-growth,…