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DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Transportation Security Department in Dubai and Etihad Rail, the UAE national rail operator, to review the security standards and requirements for the bridge linking Al Jaddaf Metro Station to Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in transport infrastructure security, safety and emergency preparedness. In line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33, DEWA remains committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes the highest standards of well-being, sustainability and safety and quality of life,…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced the shortlists for the Kanz Al Jeel Award’s fifth edition (2026), featuring 18 works from eight countries across four categories. The winners will be selected from the shortlists at the upcoming meeting of the award’s Board of Trustees, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place during the Al Ain Book Festival next month. This year’s award attracted submissions from 35 countries, including five participating for the first time: Afghanistan, Andorra, Armenia, Indonesia and Spain. The award’s Higher Committee, chaired by Prof. Dr. Aysha…

From Aryan Khan’s directorial debut to acclaimed performances by Sanya Malhotra and Jaideep Ahlawat, the IIFA Digital Awards 2026 celebrated some of the standout films and series in India’s rapidly growing streaming entertainment space.Among the biggest winners was The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which bagged Best Series, while Aryan Khan took home the award for Best Direction in the series category.The Netflix show also secured wins for Anya Singh and Raghav Juyal in the supporting acting categories, while Ujwal Gupta won Best Title Track for the song ‘Number 1’.Meanwhile, Paatal Lok Season 2 emerged as another major winner, with Jaideep Ahlawat…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, inaugurated the third edition of the Horouf & Kalimat – Early Childhood Literacy Conference 2026 at ERTH Abu Dhabi, marking the conference’s first edition in the UAE capital since its launch. Organised by Kalimat Group in strategic partnership with the National Academy for Childhood Development, the conference is supported by the Ministry of Education and IFA Hotels & Resorts as main sponsors. The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and the ZAI Centre for Arabic Language Research at Zayed University are…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — EMDAD, a leading integrated service provider for the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, has announced its official rebranding to NMDC Emdad. The step comes following EMDAD’s acquisition by NMDC Group through NMDC LTS, fully integrating its established heritage into the Group’s broader ecosystem. The transition will cause no disruption to its day-to-day operations. NMDC Emdad’s existing management team, employees, client relationships, existing contracts and operational facilities remain entirely unchanged, ensuring seamless continuity for all partners and clients. The new identity alignment reinforces NMDC Emdad’s ability to leverage the scale, technical depth and asset…

PureHealth reported a 14.1 per cent increase in net profit to Dh1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2026, supported by the expansion of its international healthcare business, higher patient volumes in the UAE and continued growth in insurance operations. The Abu Dhabi-listed healthcare group’s revenue rose 11.5 per cent year-on-year to Dh22.4 billion, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation increased 20.4 per cent to Dh4.2 billion. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Its Ebitda margin widened to 18.6 per cent from 17.3 per cent a year earlier, reflecting improved…

It was a big win for Dhurandhar at the IIFA Awards 2026, with the Ranveer Singh-starrer sweeping several major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, as the 26th edition of the awards celebrated some of the biggest achievements in Indian cinema.Ranveer Singh took home the award for Performance in a Leading Role (Male) for Dhurandhar, while filmmaker Aditya Dhar emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, securing Best Director, Best Original Story, Screenplay and Dialogues for the film.The film’s winning streak extended to the supporting and negative role categories, with Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna picking…

AMSTERDAM, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai South, the largest single urban master development focused on aviation, logistics and real estate, has signed an agreement with Phoenix Aviation for a new airside plot at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH). The development will establish a centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft MRO, cabin modifications and completion and cargo conversion, supporting growing demand for specialised aviation services. The signing ceremony took place during MRO Europe, in the presence of Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South, and Julian Ehrhard, President and CEO of Phoenix Aviation, along with other senior executives from…

Hollywood stars have paid emotional tributes to British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trekand X-Men, following his death at the age of 86.Stewart died on Wednesday, October 28, at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones. His family confirmed that the actor had been living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.Among those paying tribute was Stewart’s longtime friend and X-Men co-star Ian McKellen, who remembered the actor’s Yorkshire roots, honesty and decades-long friendship.”He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love,” McKellen…

Liam Neeson is back on the big screen with his latest action thriller, The Mongoose, which arrived in UAE cinemas on October 29.The film follows Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan, a former war hero who finds himself on the run after being accused of a crime he did not commit.With law enforcement pursuing him across the country, Ryan embarks on a car chase, relying on the help of his former military colleagues to stay ahead of the authorities.As the pursuit unfolds, it attracts public attention, with people following the chase and supporting Ryan as he attempts to escape.The film stars Marisa Tomei as…