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DOHA, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The State of Qatar has strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Jordan with missiles and the United Arab Emirates with a drone. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency on Monday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks were a serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two countries, as well as a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. The statement warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s continued attacks represented a dangerous escalation that could complicate de-escalation efforts and undermine diplomatic and political initiatives…

DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of national and international exhibitions and conferences this September across key industries including energy, investment, healthcare, travel, finance, cybersecurity and technology, among others. With a dynamic line-up of 14 flagship events across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), September’s roster spans business, innovation and industry development. The full event agenda includes: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Middle East Energy is the region’s largest energy infrastructure exhibition. The 2026 edition will bring together more than…

Taco Bell is officially making its UAE comeback, 14 years after the American fast-food chain left the country. Americana Restaurants announced on August 30 that it had signed an exclusive development agreement with Taco Bell UK and Europe Ltd to bring the brand back to the UAE, with plans to eventually expand across other GCC markets. There is still one important detail missing, though: exactly when UAE residents will be able to get their hands on a Crunchwrap again. Luckily, the country’s Mexican food scene looks very different from when Taco Bell departed in 2012. From quick burrito bowls and…

CAIRO, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt on Monday condemned renewed Iranian attacks on the UAE and Jordan. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Egypt expressed deep concern over the continued attacks, saying they pose a direct threat to the security and safety of sisterly countries and their peoples and risk widening the confrontation and undermining prospects for restoring regional stability. Egypt reiterated its full solidarity with the UAE and Jordan, stressing the need to respect states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity and to safeguard the security of navigation and freedom of…

DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed a standardised and digitally optimised design for 132kV substations as part of its efforts to enhance the efficiency and resilience of Dubai’s electricity infrastructure and keep pace with the rapid growth in energy demand while maintaining the highest standards of availability and reliability. This innovation accelerates the design and execution phases, standardises engineering and technical criteria, and enhances the efficiency of power transmission projects. The application of this design has reduced the total time required for substation design and implementation while lowering execution costs. Developed by…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Eighty-seven high-achieving secondary school students have been selected to participate in the rigorous 18-month NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Summer Academy enrichment programme as recipients of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarship for Outstanding High School Students, Class of 2027. Now in its 16th year, the programme offers a transformative macademic and cultural experience that prepares Emirati students in the UAE for admission to, and success at, top global universities. The scholarship is one of the most prestigious opportunities available to Emirati secondary school students, recognising both academic excellence and leadership potential. Graduates emerge…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has grown more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to more than 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Olama said the UAE had made significant progress across the energy sector, including expanding clean energy, developing the national electricity system, strengthening grid interconnection and deploying modern technologies and data to manage the grid and enhance its readiness. He…

Coyote vs. Acme is finally making its way to cinemas, nearly three years after Warner Bros. decided to shelve the completed film. The live action and animation hybrid, starring Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor, opens in UAE cinemas today, August 27. But its journey to the big screen has been anything but straightforward. Warner Bros. announced in November 2023 that it would not release the film, despite production having already been completed. The studio planned to take a tax write off, with the decision coming as it shifted its strategy away from projects originally intended for streaming. The decision…

Hollywood is looking to the past for some of its biggest new projects.From 1990s cult favourites to the sitcoms and romantic comedies that defined the 2000s and 2010s, familiar titles are returning through sequels, prequels, spin-offs and, in some cases, reunion conversations that have sent fans into a frenzy.And 2026 has already delivered plenty of surprises. A sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days has entered early development, Anne Hathaway has offered promising updates on The Princess Diaries 3, while fresh chatter around New Girl briefly had fans believing the loftmates were getting back together.Here are 10…

The trailer of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer ‘Daayra’ was unveiled on Monday. Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, ‘Daayra’ stars Kareena and Prithviraj as cops who face off while navigating the dark and complex world of juvenile crime.As per the makers, the film is “inspired by true events.”Daayra unfolds in the “aftermath of a crime that grips the nation sparking widespread outrage, while setting a series of events and 2 investigations in motion. As the search for answers deepens, two senior police officers, played by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, find themselves navigating the same system through different approaches…