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DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have supported 135 young people towards positive behavioural change and community reintegration through its Naseej, Arabic for “fabric”, initiative, with survey results showing a 98.5% reduction in negative school behaviour among participating students. Delivered through the Training Department at Dubai Police Academy, Naseej is a community initiative designed to proactively address negative behaviour among young people at school or outside it through an educational programme combining military and sports training with psychological support and awareness. The programme also provides an alternative pathway for students involved in misconduct or violations, focusing on rehabilitation,…
Late actor Asrani will be seen on the big screen one last time in the upcoming film Haiwaan.Ahead of the film’s release, Akshay Kumar shared a clip featuring the veteran actor and remembered his co-star with an emotional note.Akshay took to Instagram on Friday to share a scene from Haiwaan, which features Asrani in a funny exchange with actor Sharib Hashmi. Sharing the clip, Akshay remembered the experience of working with Asrani and said he felt fortunate to have witnessed the veteran actor’s final shot.“My good fortune that I got to work with this legend and see him give his…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the announcement by EDGE Group and AKAER of the signature of the share purchase agreement at a ceremony in July, EDGE has now completed the acquisition of AKAER, with all customary conditions precedent fulfilled. “The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone for EDGE in Brazil. We look forward to AKAER’s continued contribution to Brazil’s defence ecosystem and to the strength its engineering talent brings to EDGE’s capabilities across the Group,” said Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group. As part of the transaction, EDGE also announced a…
For many UAE parents balancing work, school runs and the demands of family life, handing a toddler a phone or tablet can feel like an easy way to buy a few quiet minutes. However, doctors say the more important question is not always how much time a child spends on a screen — it is what that screen time may be replacing. Research commissioned by The 1001 Critical Days Foundation and examining screen exposure during the first 1,001 days of life has renewed concerns about the potential impact of screens on children under two. The study links early screen exposure…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, is participating for the first time at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place until 6th September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. At ADIHEX, M42 is spotlighting its growing work in environmental intelligence and how advanced science, AI and data can generate insights that support public health, environmental resilience and community wellbeing. At the centre of M42’s participation is RASID, an AI-powered platform that measures a city’s health by transforming wastewater sample analysis into hyper-localised…
Fox is bringing a new live-action comedy series to its lineup with ‘Mammoth’, which comes from Modern Family co-creator Christopher Lloyd. Danny Zuker will serve as an executive producer and writer.The project is based on Mike Bubbins’ British sitcom of the same name, according to Variety. According to the description, “‘Mammoth’ follows Coach Tony Mammoth, a larger-than-life high school gym teacher whose life is put on ice in 1983, when he’s buried in a freak ski avalanche. Forty years later, he thaws out to a world that has completely changed … but he’s convinced it really didn’t need to.”The series is…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — A pardon by His Highness the UAE President was issued today, Friday, 4th September 2026, for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who was convicted by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on 27th August 2026, of the offences with which he was charged and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of AED200,000. The necessary procedures have been taken to implement the presidential pardon. Source: Emirates News Agency
Zendaya’s mother Claire Stoermer has spoken out about the cruel comments she has received online, saying she understands why people step away from social media for their mental health.Claire addressed the criticism on Instagram Stories after coming across a post showing photos of her and Zendaya over the years. She shared a screenshot of the post and revealed that she had read some of the comments about her appearance.“There are some terrible, horrible comments, I did read some of them,” she wrote, adding that she was thankful she no longer takes such remarks personally.Claire admitted that the criticism might have…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Nations Peacekeeping Chiefs Workshop concluded today in Abu Dhabi after being hosted by the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, over five days. It brought together senior chiefs from the police and military components of UN peacekeeping missions, alongside representatives of the United Nations and the Ministry of Interior. Discussions centred on stepping up the performance, efficiency, and responsiveness of police components in peacekeeping operations, particularly in addressing security and humanitarian challenges. The workshop also provided a platform for participants from various UN missions to share expertise, successful practices, and…
If spiders are your biggest fear, Crawlers may be one to watch from behind your hands.The upcoming horror thriller traps the residents of an apartment building under quarantine as a rapidly growing infestation of venomous spiders takes over.Matilda Lutz stars as Serena, the overworked manager of the Paradiso Palms apartment complex, where a mysterious death initially appears to be linked to a viral outbreak.As authorities place the building under quarantine, Serena and the residents soon discover they are dealing with something very different. Deadly spiders are spreading through the complex and multiplying as those trapped inside attempt to survive.With no way out,…