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ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chair of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, chaired a meeting of the Council’s Private Education Committee to discuss developments following the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, key new education policies and developments, and a number of shared priorities for the period ahead. H.H. Sheikha Mariam emphasised the importance of integrated efforts to provide a holistic educational experience that places students at the heart of its priorities, supports and enables teachers in their role, and strengthens the partnership between schools,…
NEW YORK, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the US Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after clearing a backlog of rain-delayed matches. Former winner Daniil Medvedev weathered an avian interruption to soar into the next round, with Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe all progressing. Alcaraz took centre stage in the evening session on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the Spanish second seed dropped the opening set before blowing away Jaime Faria 4-6…
DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of an integrated urban lighting system as part of the objectives of the Dubai Civility Committee, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework and unified standards for lighting across the emirate. The initiative seeks to enhance Dubai’s visual identity and cityscape, support quality of life, and reinforce the emirate’s ambition to become the world’s most beautiful city. The framework will examine global best practices in urban lighting, establish technical standards and specifications, and develop mechanisms for governance and compliance, ensuring alignment with the Dubai Building Code. It forms part…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Education and Knowledge – Abu Dhabi (ADEK) and Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in education and Emirati heritage and support initiatives that reinforce Emirati values among students. The MoU was signed by Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, Under-Secretary of ADEK, and Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, in the presence of Mohamed Taj Eddine Ahmed Alqadi, Chairman of ADEK, and Abdulla Mubarak Al Mheiri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. The agreement, singed during the Abu Dhabi…
Actor Preity Zinta on recently opened up about long working hours in Bollywood, revealing that she had worked 18-hour days in the past while explaining that her motivation was to complete her professional commitments and return to the US to be with her children.Speaking at the trailer launch of her upcoming film ‘Vibe’ in Mumbai, Preity shared her perspective on the ongoing discussion around demanding shoot schedules.”Each to its own. Of course, I was working for 18 hours because I wanted to finish my work as soon as I can and go back to America to be with my kids.…
HELSINKI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — On Monday, 31st August 2026, the UAE Embassy in Helsinki, in cooperation with Emirates, organised a promotional event titled “Bridging Dubai and Helsinki with Emirates” at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki, to celebrate the upcoming launch of Emirates’ new Dubai-Helsinki route. The Emirates’ new route service introduces the only year-round, non-stop, direct link between Finland and the UAE, unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers. Furthermore, it reinforces the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Finland, underpinned by mutual interests in renewable energy, artificial intelligence and digital transformation,…
Dubai residents can now take part in a workout class held entirely in the dark, with no mirrors, screens, phones or other visual distractions. GymNation has launched Dans le Noir: Class in the Dark, a 45-minute fitness experience designed to shift participants’ attention away from their appearance and towards how their bodies move. Before the lights are switched off, participants complete a short grounding sequence featuring balance exercises, joint mobilisation and proprioceptive activation. This prepares them to move safely and confidently once they can no longer rely on their vision. During the class, participants wear weighted vests and wrist weights…
Few characters have endured in Bollywood’s collective memory quite like Munna Bhai and Circuit. Long after the films, the duo continues to represent one of Hindi cinema’s most cherished friendships. But there is a flipside to becoming so synonymous with a character. When audiences have loved you in a part for decades, it can be difficult for them to see you as anything else. Not that Arshad Warsi seems particularly worried about that. In Ghamasaan, the actor steps far away from the wisecracking, loveable Circuit that made him a household name to play Maharaj, a feared outlaw whose grip over the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva, Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino, on the occasion of San Marino’s National Day. 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, dispatched similar messages to the Captains Regent of San Marino. Source: Emirates News Agency
Spider-Man star Jacob Batalon has shared photos and videos from his wedding celebration with interior designer Veronica Leahov in the south of France.According to People, Batalon and Leahov celebrated their marriage with 56 family members and close friends during a three day event at Château de Tourreau in Provence from August 25 to 27.The couple had previously legally married in a private courthouse ceremony.Batalon later shared photos and videos from the celebrations on Instagram.“Got the girl. Got the last name. Got the forever,” he wrote. “Married my best friend surrounded by our favorite people, and it was everything we could have dreamed…