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VIENNA, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is taking part in the 70th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, being held in Vienna from 14th to 18th September 2026. Hamad Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), is leading the UAE delegation, which includes representatives from FANR, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The UAE’s participation highlights its commitment to the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear energy and marks 50 years since the country joined the IAEA in 1976. The delegation…

Ten UAE-based artists and designers are joining forces with female Afghan master artisans for a new exhibition in Abu Dhabi that brings contemporary UAE art together with generations-old carpet-making traditions. Titled Intimaa: Sacred Threads, the exhibition will open at Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi on October 15 and run until January 9, 2027. The exhibition is part of the 2026 Zuleya Artists Program by the Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative (FBMI), with this year’s edition bringing together 10 UAE-based creatives whose designs will be interpreted as traditional handwoven carpets by Afghan female artisans. The participating artists are Zuhoor Al Sayegh,…

DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.’ The Authority’s participation reflects its efforts in encouraging cultural tourism in the emirate, raising awareness of Emirati heritage and strengthening its presence internationally, and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global cultural reference, a leader in innovation, a driver of the creative economy, and rooted in Emirati heritage. As part of its stand at…

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…