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Skytree Scientific, a ClimateTech company specializing in lightning risk intelligence, will exhibit at Big 5 Global 2026, taking place 23–26 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Skytree will welcome attendees in Hall 4, Stand 4C206. At the center of Skytree’s exhibit will be LRAplus®, its lightning risk assessment platform aligned with IEC 62305-2:2024. LRAplus® combines location-specific lightning data with guided assessment workflows, scenario comparison and professional reporting to help engineering teams make documented, defensible risk decisions. Skytree will also showcase Integrated Strike Report (ISR), which provides detailed lightning event data for a specified location, radius and time period. ISR supports equipment failure investigations, insurance claims,…

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor’s proposal to Alia Bhatt was meant to be a romantic moment, but with three lions watching from a distance, the actor had more than just his nerves to deal with. Recalling the special moment, Kapoor shared how he felt like a “mouse” while asking his “lioness” to marry him.During his appearance on the Indian reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Kapoor spoke about how he planned to propose to Alia during their trip to Kenya’s Maasai Mara in 2022.While speaking to Amitabh Bachchan, the show’s host, Kapoor said he had already spoken to his guide and driver and…

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is gearing up to host the new season of the 2026 XCAT World Championship, with the action getting underway in Fujairah with two races from 4–6 December, before moving to Dubai for the second round, which will also feature two races from 11–13 December, delivering two consecutive weeks of highly anticipated world-class powerboat racing. Particular attention will be focused on the Dubai Grand Prix, which will bring the two UAE stops to a close and feature an elite line-up of leading teams and drivers competing in one of the fastest and most…

ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent messages of congratulations to Luca Niculescu on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Romania. Source: Emirates News Agency

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has admitted that she could have done more to prevent the objectification of her character in Peddi, taking responsibility for her part in the controversy surrounding the film.The actress spoke about the issue while appearing on Koffee With Karan Season 9 alongside actor Varun Dhawan. During the conversation, host Karan Johar asked her about the backlash over the portrayal of her character, Achiyamma, in the sports drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana and starring Ram Charan.Responding to the criticism, Janhvi said the issue continued to weigh on her conscience and admitted that the film’s portrayal of…

UAE families have started booking flu vaccines ahead of the season, with September bookings for at-home vaccinations exceeding the total recorded in the same month last year, according to Justlife. The company said bookings between October and December 2025 were about 2.7 times higher than during the same period in 2024. Almost half of the at-home flu vaccinations it recorded last season had been given by the end of October. By the end of December, nearly nine in 10 had been administered. Dr Jenna Burton, medical director at Justlife, said the return to school was a timely reminder for families…

Indian singer Shilpa Rao has shared a video from her interrupted performance at the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai, days after her microphone was switched off before she could finish her set. The singer also shared a message for her fans, thanking them for their support. Rao performed at the music festival on October 24. However, her performance came to an abrupt end amid scheduling delays, leaving several people in the audience shocked. Videos from the event showed the singer trying to address the crowd before she was asked to leave the stage, while the Kutle Khan Project began its performance.Days after…

DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE golfers Rayan Ahmed and Jonathan Selvaraj will compete in the 17th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, which begins tomorrow in Auckland, New Zealand, with 120 players from 40 countries taking part. The Emirates Golf Federation said the participation aims to develop its players’ competitive experience and prepare them for future international events. Abdullah Al Hashemi, Vice-President of the Asian Golf Federation, will help oversee the championship alongside the federation’s leadership. The four-round tournament concludes on 1st November, with a cut after 36 holes. The winner will earn invitations to the 2027 Masters Tournament and the…

DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the top 10 teams from national and international universities based in the UAE to compete in the finals of the fourth Emirates Robotics Competition, taking place as part of The Challenge concept during Dubai Future Week 2026. Organised by DFF, the inaugural Dubai Future Week will run from 18th to 21st November 2026 at Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future. The competition finals will be open to the public on Saturday, 21st November, offering visitors an opportunity to watch university teams demonstrate their robotics skills and…

SHARJAH, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Economic Integration in Sharjah, said the emirate’s approach to strengthening international relations is rooted in its identity, cultural values and development experience, as well as a commitment to dialogue and building meaningful connections. He said the approach is guided by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Speaking at a session titled “Sharjah: Building Bridges with the World”, held at House of Wisdom…