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For years, festive decor followed a familiar script. Reds, golds, a flurry of new cushions and a dining table that looked straight out of a décor store’s catalogue. With festivities around the corner, that is now changing. The festive season stretches from Diwali to New Year, and it’s no longer about how much you put out. It is about how much feeling and nostalgia you bring in. The conversation has shifted from what is trending to what will stay. “The home is not something you redo every season,” says Anita Lal, founder and creative director of Good Earth. “But…
AJMAN, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Municipality & Planning Department has received an Innovation Certification from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) for its “Building Compliance Package”, in recognition of its innovative approach to strengthening building safety and security through digital solutions and enhanced integration among relevant government entities. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality & Planning Department, received the certification, affirming that this recognition reflects the Department’s commitment to the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030 and its strategic goal of achieving comprehensive urban management. It also underscores the Department’s ongoing efforts to adopt innovative initiatives…
SHARJAH, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Children, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah and Sharjah Youth, affiliated with the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, will organise the official closing session of the 18th term of the Sharjah Children’s Shura Council and the ninth term of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, as part of the Life Skills track. Entitled “Family and Emirati Values”, the session will take place at the headquarters of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) in Sharjah city under the slogan “Serving the Community Is Leadership”. Members of both councils…
Prioritising brain health is key to meaningful and connected ageing, with early awareness, timely diagnosis and stronger healthcare support helping preserve cognitive health and quality of life Published: Fri 30 Oct 2026, 12:28 PM By: Prof. Suhail Al Rukn and Shady Ibrahim | Partner Content When we speak about healthy aging, we often focus on the heart, mobility and the management of chronic conditions. Yet we do not always speak with the same openness about the organ that shapes our memories, relationships, decisions and independence: the brain. That must change. Living a meaningful life full of memories with loved ones…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has affirmed that joint coordination with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), and relevant federal and local authorities is ongoing to monitor efforts to secure the oil tanker GEM NO. 2, following an incident in the UAE’s territorial waters. The coordination aims to ensure the necessary measures are taken to mitigate associated risks and safeguard maritime navigation. The ministry explained that specialised technical teams are continuing work to address the tanker’s technical issues, including repairing damaged sections,…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) –H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi a delegation from the Department of Government Enablement (DGE), headed by Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviewed the Department’s efforts and initiatives to develop government services, the latest statistics and indicators on employment in Al Dhafra Region, and the efforts to connect jobseekers with suitable job opportunities, particularly in vital sectors. The delegation gave a presentation covering three main themes: TAMM, the unified government services platform,…
AJMAN, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The First Thara Connect Forum, organised by Ajman Chamber in conjunction with the launch of the Thara Investment and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, concluded at the Thara Entrepreneurship Centre in Ajman, bringing together government leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, representatives of economic institutions and emerging businesses. The forum highlighted the importance of developing an integrated business environment that supports innovation, transforms promising ideas into successful ventures and creates sustainable investment opportunities, reinforcing Ajman’s growing role as a destination for entrepreneurship and business development. Serving as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and partnership development, the forum…
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi, bringing his record-breaking AURA World Tour to the UAE capital for a special one-night-only performance on December 31.The concert, which will take place at Etihad Live on Yas Island, will mark the tour’s only Middle East stop, giving UAE fans an opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve with one of India’s biggest global music stars.The evening will feature a special midnight countdown to welcome 2027, with several surprises planned throughout the night.The announcement comes amidst a landmark year for the singer, whose AURA World Tour…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Over 100 global leaders from across energy, technology, investment and policy will convene in Abu Dhabi on Sunday for the fourth ENACT Majlis to explore investment priorities, advanced technologies and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen global energy resilience. As a more energy-intensive global economy takes shape, ENACT will examine how investment in infrastructure, system flexibility and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can build stronger, smarter energy systems capable of supporting continued economic growth. New analysis, by ENACT, reinforces the case for action. Physical attacks on energy infrastructure have increased sixfold over the past…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Zeng Jixin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates and Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, who called on him at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr welcomed the ambassador and the consul-general. During the meeting, they discussed the friendship agreement recently signed between Ras Al Khaimah and China’s Fujian Province, as well as…