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DUBAI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) Members of the Global Shapers Community from around the world explored Dubai’s experience in shaping the future and turning ambition into action through the Dubai-it initiative, organised by the Global Shapers Dubai Hub, part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, from 13 to 15 October 2026 during the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026. Bringing together Global Shapers from around the world with their peers in the UAE, the programme provided participants with an opportunity to explore how Dubai anticipates change and creates opportunities, while learning about the models that have enabled…

When Simon Squibb started his first business at 15, there were plenty of things he didn’t know. How to build a company, where to find support or even whom to turn to for advice. Much of it, he recalls, involved figuring things out on his own. Decades later, having built businesses, invested in 87 companies and amassed a following of 27 million on social media, the British content creator and entrepreneur finds himself thinking about that 15-year-old version of himself. And what he would have done differently if someone had simply offered to help. “In many ways, this initiative is…

DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mashreq has successfully priced its inaugural CNH1 billion three-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bond at a fixed coupon of 2.50 percent, marking the bank’s first public issuance in the offshore renminbi market. The transaction represents a significant milestone in Mashreq’s funding diversification strategy, expanding its access to alternative funding markets. The issuance demonstrates the bank’s ability to execute transactions across international capital markets despite a challenging global macroeconomic environment while strengthening its funding profile. The transaction also reflects the strengthening economic and financial relationship between the UAE, China and Hong Kong, supported by growing…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) – Khalifa University of Science and Technology has climbed to second place in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, up from third place last year, while retaining its position as the UAE’s highest-ranked university for the ninth consecutive year. The result reinforces Khalifa University’s position among the Arab region’s leading research-intensive universities and reflects sustained investment in scientific expertise, research capacity and international collaboration. Research productivity and faculty expertise were key strengths in the University’s performance. Khalifa University was recognized among the region’s leading institutions for papers per faculty, citations per faculty, international…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) reviewed the essential requirements of adequate housing from a human rights perspective during a field visit to Al Raha Village staff accommodation in the Al Mafraq area of Abu Dhabi. The delegation was headed by Dr. Salem Suhail Al-Neyadi, Chairperson of the NHRI. The visit was in line with a written contribution recently submitted by the NHRI to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing. The visit aimed to assess the quality of services provided to residents and evaluate standards relating to accommodation,…

When Simon Squibb started his first business at 15, there were plenty of things he didn’t know. How to build a company, where to find support or even whom to turn to for advice. Much of it, he recalls, involved figuring things out on his own.Decades later, having built businesses, invested in 87 companies and amassed a following of 27 million on social media, the British content creator and entrepreneur finds himself thinking about that 15-year-old version of himself.And what he would have done differently if someone had simply offered to help. “In many ways, this initiative is about helping…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Avantguard Holding, an EDGE Group entity, and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on data and smart mapping. The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, and Hanadi bin Darwish, CEO of Avantguard, at the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The partnership aims to use high-precision positioning services and advanced navigation technologies to develop high-definition digital maps,…

Selena Gomez turned heads in red as she attended her fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 14.The 34-year-old singer and actress arrived at the Hollywood Palladium wearing a strapless red Prada gown with a corset-style bodice and fitted skirt.The event, titled A Night of Radiance & Reflection, brought together several celebrities for an evening of music and fundraising.According to People, singers Leon Bridges and Bella Kay performed during the event, while actor and comedian Sean Hayes served as the host.The annual benefit is one of the events organised by Gomez’s Rare Beauty brand, bringing together people…

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — More than 3,000 athletes will compete in the eighth and final round of the third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which will open on Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The three-day competition runs until Sunday, with clubs and academies battling for the Gi team title after seven rounds of action. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club leads the overall Gi standings heading into the finale, followed by Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third. With every match offering a chance to earn valuable points, the title…

Matthew McConaughey has revealed that he once spent two days in the desert reading 20 years of negative reviews about his acting career.The 56-year-old actor shared the experience during a recent appearance on the Build or Break podcast, hosted by Daniel Lubetzky.McConaughey explained that he had collected two decades of reviews into a thick book before heading to the desert for a weekend, where he focused entirely on the negative ones.”I took them on as a thick book… not all the positive, the negative ones, and I sat with them,” he said.”It’s all I took, and I spent two days looking at…