Author: Editorial team
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, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Investing in human capabilities and identifying talent have become key pillars in developing future workplaces as the global labour market undergoes rapid transformation, with communication, imagination, emotional intelligence and adaptability increasingly recognised as essential skills for driving innovation and improving services and experiences. Against this backdrop, Dubai’s Museum of the Future is introducing a new approach to talent recruitment through its “Future Perfects” campaign, launched on 21st October. The initiative aims to recruit staff for a new visitor experience set to launch in 2027, prioritising human capabilities and practical skills over traditional academic qualifications…
India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match in Wellington on Tuesday, with the visitors carrying a 2-0 lead and momentum firmly on their side.Having won the opening two matches against the runners-up of the 2026 T20 World Cup, India have put themselves in a strong position to secure the series despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Another victory would give India an unassailable advantage and leave New Zealand with little room for error in the remaining two games.India’s recent performances have underlined the unpredictable…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched the second phase of its “Contributions of Muslim Scholars” initiative, following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to highlight the civilisational role of Muslim scholars across the ages. The initiative showcases the scientific and intellectual achievements of Islamic civilisation and the role of Muslim scholars in laying the foundations of modern sciences. It also reflects the UAE’s commitment to preserving shared cultural heritage and builds on the mission of the…
There was a time when Diwali gifting meant a traditional box of kaju katli from the neighbourhood sweet shop. It was delicious, it was familiar, and it was forgotten by the next week. Not anymore! This festive season in Dubai, your mithai (sweets) is getting the same treatment as your luxury handbag. Bespoke packaging, single-origin ingredients, chef-driven innovation, and a story worth telling. Welcome to the era of luxe mithai. Luxury heritage For Bateel, the brand that quite literally made the date gourmet, luxury was never something to be added. It was there from the beginning. “Bateel’s story is one…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, attended the reception hosted on Thursday evening by Lutfullah Goktas, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the UAE, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. The event, held in Abu Dhabi, was attended by officials, members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE, and members of the Turkish community. In his remarks, Goktas said relations between the UAE and Türkiye had reached an advanced stage of cooperation and strategic partnership, underpinned by the close ties between the…
The Dubai Land Department is targeting over 400 employment opportunities for Emiratis to find jobs within the real estate sector, with opportunities to conduct on-the-spot interviews.In its fourth edition of the ‘Real Estate Day for Emirati Employment’, intended to expand employment opportunities in the real estate sector for UAE nationals, DLD is planning to add 400 more employment opportunities in addition to the 2,100 it deployed in three years.“DLD is playing a big role in supporting the real estate sector and putting all strategic partners together on the academic side and the business side and bringing the best opportunities to…
Patrick Stewart, the British Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar through roles in the ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ franchises, has died at the age of 86, an official statement said Thursday.”We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia,” the statement said.The actor, who hailed from the northern English region of Yorkshire, trod the boards in Britain with the Royal Shakespeare Company before crossing the Atlantic to enjoy…
SHARJAH,29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sectoral Business Groups, participated in the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) 2026, showcasing its role in supporting the business community, strengthening public-private sector engagement, and promoting partnerships among businesses operating in the tourism sector. Organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the forum took place at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “New Waves of Tourism Spectrum”. SITTF 2026 brought together a distinguished group of government officials, visionaries, and experts in the tourism…
SHARJAH, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah won the “Sustain Sharjah Award for Tourist Destinations” category within the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum Awards 2026 in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainability through cultural and educational programmes and community initiatives. The forum was organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) on Wednesday, 28 October, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director of HoW, received the award from Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Seaports and Customs Authority, the Hamriyah…