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Veteran producer-director BP Singh, best known for his work on popular TV shows like CID and Aahat, has passed away, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said on Instagram. According to the post, BP Singh suffered a major heart attack, following which he passed away on Tuesday morning. Remembering Singh as his “dear friend” and a “great human being”, Pandit wrote, “… A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows C.I.D and Aahat. His work is still & will continue to be an inspiration to generations to come. Was fortunate to be a very close associate of him when he was the…

Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best 5-34 as Sri Lanka cruised to a thumping eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore on Tuesday which ends England’s hopes of reaching the tri-series final.The left-armer was well supported by spinner Sahan Arachchige, who took 2-24, to dismiss Pakistan for a paltry 110 in just 25.3 overs. The Sri Lankan batters reached the target in just 18.1 overs.The victory is Sri Lanka’s second in three games, enough to deprive the third team England of a spot in Sunday’s final, for which Pakistan have already qualified with three wins.The English, who have contrived…

Dubai: Dubai Police and Meta have joined forces to raise cybersecurity awareness, combat online fraud and help protect the public from increasingly sophisticated scams targeting users across digital platforms. The collaboration was highlighted during an awareness forum organised by Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation in partnership with Meta as part of activities marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. The forum emphasised the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies, technology companies and the public in addressing emerging cybercrime threats and promoting safer online behaviour. Building a safer digital environment Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Al Shehhi, Director of the Cybercrime…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the eighth and largest edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) returns to the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19-22 November 2026. Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the upcoming edition will be the largest in the show’s history, bringing together the entire marine community to celebrate life on the water. Spanning indoor exhibition halls, outdoor displays, and the Marina Waterfront showcase, the boat show unites global brands, committed buyers,…

Home UAE Sheikh Mohammed calls on UAE citizens and residents to raise flag high on November 3 Sheikh Mohammed called on institutions, ministries, schools, universities and homes across the UAE to join the Flag Day celebration Emirates247 Published: 27 October 2026, 16:12 (UAE)1 min read His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on citizens, residents, institutions, ministries, schools, universities and homes across the UAE to raise the UAE flag high in celebration of Flag Day on November 3. Source: Emirates 24|7

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Centre, in collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, will host a Science Talk titled “The Languages of the Cetaceans” on 29th October, inviting the public to explore the remarkable ways whales and dolphins communicate and the latest research into understanding their communication. The talk, taking place at 18:30 at the Centre’s auditorium, will be led by Dr. Olivier Adam, Deputy Director of the Ocean Institute at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, who will share insights into how whales and dolphins use sound to communicate and form social bonds.…

Tidiane Lo. Tidiane Lo explores the interconnected investments behind AI adoption and why technology leaders must balance current performance with future readiness.AI adoption is bringing infrastructure, cloud, data, networking and cybersecurity into a shared strategic conversation. For enterprise leaders across Africa and the Middle East, the challenge extends beyond selecting technologies to preparing organisations for changes in how work gets done and decisions are made.  Speaking to Tahawultech.com, Tidiane Lo, Vice President, GTM, Westcon-Comstor Middle East and Africa, examines the opportunities emerging from this convergence and the importance of embedding governance, security and human judgement into AI transformation.   Lo also shares…

Home UAE Abu Dhabi court orders motorist to pay Dh40,379 over unpaid car rental dues The defendant must return the vehicle and pay outstanding rent, fees and traffic fines, plus Dh2,299 a month until the car is handed back By Amr BayoumiPublished: 27 October 2026, 16:21 (UAE)2 min read The court ordered the termination of the lease agreement and directed the defendant to return the vehicle, pay the outstanding Dh40,379 and legal interest, as well as fair rent, fees and expenses. He was also ordered to pay Dh200 towards lawyers’ fees and conciliation and settlement costs, and Dh3,150 in expert…

The UAE-based model and dentistry student earned international recognition after securing two titles and a place among the top 12 contestants at the pageant in Thailand Published: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM Hadis Sattari, a 25-year-old UAE-based model and dentistry student, has won the Miss Global Middle East title at Miss Global 2026, receiving international recognition. Representing Persia, she also won the Miss People’s Choice title, securing a place among the top 12 contestants. Sattari travelled to Thailand last month to participate in the competition. She was crowned Miss Persia and competed alongside 73 other contestants from different countries.…

The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance ruled that an Arab man must repay AED15 million that he borrowed from another individual. The ruling was based on his explicit acknowledgement of the debt and his commitment to repay the amount. However, he failed to do so despite repeated amicable requests from the plaintiff. An Arab man filed a lawsuit demanding that another Arab man pay AED15 million, in addition to legal interest of 12 per cent from the date the debt became due until full payment. In his statement of claim, the plaintiff said he had lent the defendant the…