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SHARJAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Old Cars Club is participating in World Travel Market (WTM London) to promote its museum, which houses a diverse collection of old cars dating back to different eras. The exhibition will take place in the British capital, London, from 3 to 5 November 2026. The club will participate as part of the Emirate of Sharjah’s pavilion, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, under the umbrella of the Sharjah Sports Council, with the aim of strengthening communication with companies and organisations operating in the tourism sector and exploring opportunities to establish…

SHARJAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) continues its efforts to develop services, meet the needs of Sharjah’s residents and provide utility connections to the highest standards. During the third quarter of 2026, SEWA’s Electricity Distribution Department connected electricity to 898 projects across various sectors in Sharjah city, extended medium- and low-voltage networks by a combined length exceeding 99 kilometres, and approved more than 640 electrical distribution boards in accordance with approved technical specifications. The department also conducted 1,119 technical inspections of buildings and projects and issued 524 preliminary electrical inspection certificates, facilitating…

SHARJAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), said: “In Sharjah, we have always believed that our industry’s true resilience lies in cross-border solidarity. A challenge keeping a publisher awake in one corner of the world has often found a creative answer in another.” Addressing the guests and attendees of the 16th annual Sharjah International Publishers Conference, she further noted that while publishing operates within an accelerating age, she looks ahead with steady optimism because, “every time this industry has been challenged, publishers have not simply survived. They…

Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, resumed bitcoin, ether and some stablecoin withdrawals on Sunday and said others would follow in phases, after it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform.The heist, which the FBI has tied to North Korea and analysts believe may be the biggest financial robbery ever, adds to a string of recent crypto thefts. Last year, attackers stole $2.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency across nearly 150 attacks, according to researchers at TRM Labs.Binance, which was founded in China, said the first phase of withdrawals would cover 15 crypto assets including bitcoin,…

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, may have tasted success at the global and Indian box office, but discontent over the trimmed role of one of its key actors has seemingly reached a tipping point.The Malayalam screen legend, who played Mathew—a gangster who helps Muthuvel Pandian, the protagonist portrayed by Rajinikanth—in Jailer (2023), reprised his role in the sequel. While fans appreciated Mohanlal’s role in the first part as it was meaty and had adequate screen time, sentiment soured as the sequel released on October 15 this year.Not only was Mathew’s role shorter in Jailer 2, fans even pointed out that moments…

DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the announcement of Nad Zabeel, Dubai’s Future RDI Campus. The new architectural and knowledge landmark will serve as a major centre within Dubai’s research, development and innovation ecosystem, and an incubator for global partnerships, initiatives and ambitious research projects. It will further reinforce Dubai’s position as a trusted regional and global centre for knowledge creation and advanced technology development. The project was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,…

Eighteen years separated two Breeders’ Cup Classic victories for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Still, they tell a story that goes far beyond the glory of winning an iconic race.In 2008, Raven’s Pass gave Sheikh Mohammed a share of the Classic through Darley Stable, his internationally renowned thoroughbred breeding operation, when it became the first English-trained winner of the American Classic. It was a landmark victory, but Godolphin was not credited with it.That distinction finally arrived at Keeneland on Saturday when Sovereignty posted an imperious victory in…

The UAE is hoping for a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US while being prepared for the worst, a senior official said on Sunday, following threats of a resumption of the Middle East war. “We’re hoping that there is a diplomatic breakthrough,” diplomatic adviser to the UAE president Anwar Gargash said during a conference in Manama.  “It is not the interest of the region to go through another round… But I think we’re also, as we’ve shown before, braced for the worst.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Following a visit…

SHARJAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Al Qasimia University (AQU) concluded its second jurisprudence symposium, organised by the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies under the theme “The Role of UAE Legislation in Protecting and Sustaining the Family”. The symposium issued several recommendations focused on strengthening legislative and institutional frameworks for family protection and enhancing prevention, counselling and family mediation programmes. The symposium reflected the university’s commitment to advancing specialised academic research, encouraging dialogue between Islamic jurisprudence and UAE legislation, and highlighting the legal safeguards provided by the UAE to protect families and preserve their stability. In his opening address,…

The Galaxy S26 FE makes a compelling case for UAE tech-savvy buyers seeking a balance between performance, features and affordability. Combining Samsung’s polished software experience, capable cameras and vibrant display, the device stands out as one of the strongest value propositions in the upper mid-range segment.Samsung, which introduced the first Galaxy S series Fan Edition (FE) in 2020, continues to strengthen its position in the large-screen smartphone market with the latest iteration. Launched in September, the S26 FE brings many of the features found in the flagship Galaxy S26 series to a more accessible price point.Visually, the S26 FE closely…