From a Werner Herzog documentary about elusive elephants to a film narrated by Björk, Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival is returning to Abu Dhabi with three days of films from around the world. The festival will return for its fifth edition from October 9 to 11 at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Blue Hall, with UAE and Gulf premieres, documentaries, animation and short films on the programme. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi, this year’s edition will be have the theme “Mend”, inspired by an Arabic word meaning to carefully restore something of…
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ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international finance centre of Abu Dhabi, has taken enforcement action against PKF Accountants and Business Advisers LLP (PKF), an ADGM-registered audit firm, and its registered audit principal, by imposing financial penalties amounting to US$100,000 for audit failings identified during an audit inspection. The action followed an on-site inspection conducted by the RA primarily to assess PKF’s compliance with ADGM Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work. During the inspection, the RA identified significant deficiencies in an audit conducted for an ADGM-registered entity by PKF…
Logitech’s new collaboration portfolio combines AI processing, intelligent cameras, and Sound Shape audio to enhance meeting experiences across medium to extra-large workspacesCAIRO — Logitech unveiled the largest enterprise product launch in company history, engineered to equip companies for the AI revolution at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Headlined by Logitech Rally Bar 2, Rally System 2 Pro, and Sound Shape technology, the new portfolio brings advanced compute, intelligence and sensing into more workspaces to support the next decade of intelligent collaboration. “This second generation of smart video collaboration devices is Logitech’s answer to a new, dual mandate for IT: Deliver exceptional…
DUBAI — Several powerful explosions were reported in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, possibly after oil tankers struck naval mines, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported, citing military sources. The explosions occurred minutes earlier in the southern passage of the strategic waterway, according to the broadcaster The sources said oil tankers using “unauthorized” routes may have hit mines deployed in the area. The report did not provide details about the number or identities of the tankers, possible casualties or damage. The reported explosions come amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has warned…
Dubai-based business setup consultancy Dubiz has expanded its 24/7 support service for international founders, allowing entrepreneurs across different time zones to access guidance on company formation, licensing and related requirements around the clock. The move comes as Dubai continues to attract new international businesses. In the first quarter of 2026, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomed 562 new British companies and 211 French companies, reflecting continued interest from overseas founders and investors. With enquiries increasingly coming from markets across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the company said access to business setup information is no longer limited to conventional UAE…
JERUSALEM — At least five Palestinians, including a woman, were killed and more than a dozen others injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to medical sources and witnesses. The attacks targeted the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood and the Al-Tawam and Amer Project areas in Gaza City, the Al-Sudaniya area in the northwest, as well as Al-Mawasi in northwestern Rafah and areas around Bani Suheila and northeastern Khan Younis. A medical source told Anadolu that Palestinian Mohammed Rajab Warsh Agha died from injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced people at the Egyptian…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmad Mukhtar, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in the UAE and Subregional Coordinator for GCC States and Yemen, has said that the UAE, through hosting Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi, is providing an international platform to promote innovation and investment in the food sector, contributing to global food security and ensuring access to safe, nutritious and affordable food for all. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Mukhtar said the UAE has provided a valuable platform for global dialogue on food security, particularly through its…
Sitecore’s COO Dave Tilbury and EgyptAir’s Chairman & CEO Captain Ahmed Adel shaking on the agreement in Cairo. With SitecoreAI, Egypt’s national carrier is intended to support personalized service, proactive communications, and AI-powered support across multiple digital touchpoints Cairo — EgyptAir, Egypt’s national airline, has chosen Sitecore’s AI-powered platform to help it transform the digital experiences it delivers to its customers around the world, to support more personalized engagement across channels. The investment in Sitecore is foundational in EgyptAir’s strategy to expand its fleet by 2035 and support increased passenger travel to Egypt, part of a wider push to support…
ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Royal Development Holding, a boutique premium real estate developer and subsidiary of Emirates Stallion Group (ADX: ESG), in partnership with SAAS Properties has appointed Fibrex LLC as the main contractor for Seamont Autograph Collection Residences, marking the project’s transition into full-scale construction and another significant milestone in its delivery programme. Following the successful completion of enabling works, construction is scheduled to commence in October 2026, with a 27-month programme targeting completion in December 2028. Under the AED800 contract, Fibrex will undertake the project’s main construction works, progressing Seamont Autograph Collection Residences into its…
PENANG, Malaysia, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE deaf sports team secured the silver medal in the men’s team bowling event at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games in Penang, Malaysia. The UAE finished runners-up with 4,785 points, just 63 behind gold medallists South Korea (4,848), while Bahrain took bronze with 4,407. The UAE led the opening stage with 2,461 points against South Korea’s 2,380, before the Koreans overturned the deficit in the second stage to clinch gold. The six-member UAE squad comprised Ayman Al Maqbali, Tariq Shehab, Mohammed Al Eisai, Waleed Radwan, Adnan Al Jabri and Matar Al Rumaithi.…