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Iraqi artist Saad Twaij is bringing his work to Dubai for the first time with an exhibition exploring memories of Baghdad, heritage and the cities that have shaped his life.Fragments of Memories will run at Hestia Gallery from September 20 to October 5, bringing together earlier paintings alongside more recent abstract works.Twaij left Iraq after decades of conflict and has lived in the UAE for more than 15 years. While Baghdad remains a recurring presence in his paintings, his work also draws on places he has encountered during travels through Jordan, Oman and Türkiye.Instead of painting the cities exactly as they…
Diljit Dosanjh has officially taken Punjabi music to one of the world’s biggest stages.The singer-actor made history on September 12 as the first Punjabi artist to headline London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, performing in front of a reported 90,000-plus fans on a night that felt bigger than just a concert.It was a full-scale celebration of Punjabi music and culture under the famous Wembley arch for Dosanjh, who’s become known for opening his shows with the now-famous call, “Punjabi aa gaye oye!” (Punjabis are here).Fans reportedly arrived in colourful traditional outfits, with many embracing the cultural spirit of the evening through free…
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held the Tax Agents Forum 2026 in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of the FTA, alongside officials and tax specialists. The forum aimed to strengthen communication with strategic partners, keep them informed of the latest tax developments, and highlight the rules governing Tax Agents and their roles and responsibilities as key contributors to the UAE’s tax system. In his opening address, Abdulaziz Al Mulla affirmed that Tax Agents are key partners in developing the UAE’s tax system. He highlighted their pivotal role in supporting businesses subject…
Peacock has cancelled its crime drama M.I.A. after just one season, bringing the Miami-set series to an end only months after its debut.The series premiered on the streaming platform on May 7, with all nine episodes released at once.According to Deadline, Peacock has decided not to move forward with a second season, although a reason for the cancellation has not been disclosed.Created by Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, M.I.A. starred Shannon Gisela as Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman from the Florida Keys whose life changes after tragedy strikes her family’s drug-running business.The story followed Etta as she entered Miami’s criminal underworld and set out to take down…
Pakistani star Mahira Khan recently took the Internet by surprise with an announcement few fans saw coming. The 41-year-old actor revealed that she is expecting her second child, sharing a photograph of her baby bump from the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).The Humsafar and Raees star was pictured in a flowing white maternity gown as she shared the news on Instagram. “We make plans … and then there is ALLAH’S plan,” she wrote.The baby will be Khan’s first with husband Salim Karim, whom she married in October 2023. Mahira is already mother to a teenage son from her previous…
Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistan’s ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has married Irish-Australian financier and film producer Cameron O’Reilly, according to Hindustan TimesGoldsmith’s brother, Ben Goldsmith, confirmed that the couple married on Saturday, while his wife, Jemima Jones, marked the occasion in an online post, writing: “What a happy day!”The 52-year-old producer and screenwriter had reportedly been dating O’Reilly, 62, for just over a year. The couple are believed to have met through their work in film and media, and have since split their time between Goldsmith’s home in west London and O’Reilly’s residence in Switzerland.O’Reilly is the son…
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed Authority for People of Determination is participating in the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), with a diverse cultural, knowledge-based and interactive programme that reflects its vision of empowering People of Determination, enhancing their access to knowledge and culture, and showcasing their capabilities and creativity as active partners in society and in shaping the future. The Authority’s participation features a pavilion offering knowledge initiatives, specialised publications, workshops and interactive experiences that bring together reading, creativity and assistive technology. The pavilion also enables visitors from various backgrounds to learn…
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed International Airport (AUH) has achieved the Certified Autism Centre™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The recognition highlights Abu Dhabi Airports’ ongoing commitment to operational excellence, inclusive design and a passenger experience rooted in dignity, confidence and care for all travellers. The CAC designation follows a comprehensive onsite review and evidence-based training, conducted in alignment with IBCCES’ globally recognised standards. These programmes evaluate passenger-facing environments, service pathways and operational touchpoints across the terminal, equipping airport teams with the tools, language and confidence to support autistic…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing has launched its solar panel and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to serve markets across the UAE, the wider region and beyond. Set on a 30,000 m² plot in Al Ghail Industrial Zone, the facility manufactures solar panels and customised BIPV façade solutions, with a current annual production capacity of 600 MW of solar panels, alongside up to 500,000 m² of BIPV façade solutions. RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “ZAKH’s facility brings specialised renewable energy manufacturing capabilities…
From Rockstar and Article 15 to Thappad and Mulk, Kumud Mishra has become one of those actors audiences instantly recognise on screen. But long before Hindi cinema brought him to a wider audience, theatre was where his journey began. This September, Dubai audiences will get to see him return to that world as Mumbai-based theatre company D for Drama brings two of its Hindi productions to the city. Puraane Chawal, starring Mishra alongside Mirzapur actor Shubhrajyoti Barat, and the one-man show Patna Ka Superhero, performed by Ghanshyam Lalsa, will be staged at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, on September 26 and…