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Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s fans may have to wait longer to see him perform in India, as the Delhi Police have denied permission for his scheduled October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to security concerns.The singer’s show, part of his Aura India Tour, reportedly did not receive security clearance after police reviewed the request to organise the event. According to a letter reportedly addressed to ticketing platform BookMyShow by the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Delhi, the request could not be approved due to threat-related inputs, security requirements during the festive season and other law and order…

Belligerent batting by Sanju Samson helped India to a four-wicket win against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday and the highest-ever T20 chase for the world champions.Opener Samson made 67 from 33 balls as India chased down 226 for victory in a rematch of the 2026 T20 World Cup final.India, who take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, had a previous highest chase of 211 made against Sri Lanka in 2009.Samson and opening partner Abhishek Sharma belted 93 runs between them in the powerplay, obliterating New Zealand’s highly regarded seam attack.”We do have a lot of conversations in the…

Dubai: The Museum of the Future in Dubai has announced that it is accepting applications for the world’s first “Futurists” roles as it prepares to reopen its doors in 2027. The museum is seeking imaginative, exploratory, emotionally intelligent and adaptable individuals to play a pivotal role in delivering a completely new visitor experience. Centred on human connection, the experience will present a fresh narrative reflecting the museum’s vision for the future. Successful candidates will join the “Futurists” team in full-time positions. The museum does not require applicants to have previous museum or customer service experience. Instead, its search for “future…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, announced the launch of Ossi, its next-generation multi-agent AI Clinical Platform, during the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit. The platform is designed to reduce administrative burden, give clinicians more time to focus on patients and enhance the quality of data-driven and evidence-based healthcare. Built on Microsoft Azure’s secure cloud and AI infrastructure, Ossi is designed to create a seamless balance between clinical precision and human connection by reducing the burden of clinical documentation and enhancing the use of health data…

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers hosted the Dubai–Uzbekistan Business Seminar at its headquarters, welcoming a high-level delegation led by Jurabek Rakhimov, Governor of Khorezm region in the Republic of Uzbekistan, to explore trade and investment opportunities and strengthen business partnerships between Dubai and Khorezm. The event was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Umid Shadiev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UAE. The seminar attracted 180 attendees, including 35 government representatives and business leaders from Khorezm. Participants explored ways to expand economic cooperation, with a particular focus on…

DUBAI: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), MBRGI announced it has allocated AED150 million to support UAE-based charitable and humanitarian organisations, strengthening their capacity to carry out their role and launch impactful projects locally, regionally and internationally. The allocation is part of MBRGI’s continued efforts to ensure the sustainability of the UAE’s legacy of giving and generosity, while…

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, mourned Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi. His Highness wrote on his official account on the X: “May God have mercy on Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi, one of Dubai’s loyal men who gave so much to his country and community… He was among the first young men to join the Dubai Police after its establishment, and he held many duties and positions over decades of…

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, said the carrier has recovered approximately 91% of its pre-crisis operating capacity and that its revenues last week exceeded those recorded during the same period in 2025. This comes despite challenges arising from regional tensions, airspace closures and rising fuel prices.Speaking at the Routes World 2026 conference in Frankfurt, Clark said demand for travel across most destinations in Emirates’ global network remains strong. He expressed confidence that travel demand will recover further once regional tensions ease and stability returns to the aviation sector.Clark said: “If it weren’t for the higher fuel costs, we…

Apple on Wednesday said it will have ‘limited’ numbers of its folding iPhone Duo phone available for walk-in customers when the device launches Friday, after initial online orders sold out in minutes and pushed delivery times for some customers to January.Apple announced its first folding phone in September, with analysts expecting it to quickly come to dominate a niche segment where rivals such as Samsung Electronics and Huawei Technologies have sold premium offerings for years.But the iPhone Duo is also a more complex product than standard candy-bar iPhones, with a tight-fitting hinge that analysts believe may take time for Apple…

Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches for failing to comply with requirements relating to the use of prescription medication, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.The 33-year-old will miss the third and final Twenty20 against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval on Thursday, as well as Adelaide Strikers’ Women’s Big Bash League opener against Melbourne Stars on October 31.”This (breach) relates to a single incidence which occurred while out of competition and was not for performance enhancing purposes,” Cricket Australia said in a statement.Schutt said in the statement that she accepted the sanction and apologised for failing…