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In a deeply emotional moment, actor Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar.Deeply moved by his sudden passing, Amitabh Bachchan, while taking to the stage of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, honoured his dear friend, reflecting on his unmatched screen presence, uncompromising honesty, and lifelong dedication to humanitarian causes.Reflecting on the monumental loss to Indian cinema and society, the ‘Piku’ actor said, “Nana Patekar ji ka achanak aaj subah swargwas ho gaya. Ek adwitiya kalakar, mitra, shubhchintak, aur ek utkrisht samaj sevak aaj hamare beech nahi rahe. Ye na keval Bharatiya film udyog ke liye, balki ek vyaktigat…
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…
Dnata Travel data shows Dubai accounted for 78% of UAE staycation bookings, while Spain saw a 65% surge in overseas demand. Here are the most popular destinations and deals available now Dubai: The latest booking data from dnata Travel reveals a significant increase in holiday bookings in the UAE during the mid-term break in October, jumping by 31% compared to last year, reflecting the growing demand for holidays, particularly in nearby destinations. The UAE topped the list of preferred destinations for citizens and residents to spend school holidays, and travel abroad also maintained its strong momentum, with the Maldives, Spain,…
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…
From continuous classroom monitoring to intensive specialist intervention, UAE private schools are using data, AI and family partnership to catch learning challenges early. Here’s what the system looks at Abu Dhabi: Private schools across the country have activated the ‘Academic Difficulties’ indicator to provide a proactive response by employing artificial intelligence technologies to analyse data and identify students facing learning challenges. This is based on a set of evidence-based factors and criteria, helping to understand their needs and guide appropriate intervention and support using tiered intervention models. These models begin with in-class support and progress to more specialised interventions tailored…
Budget carrier restores nonstop service to Kerala city, strengthening connectivity between the UAE and IndiaRas Al Khaimah: Air Arabia has announced the resumption of its daily nonstop service between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode, India, starting October 16, 2026.The airline said the restored route will provide travellers with a direct daily connection between Ras Al Khaimah and the coastal city in the Indian state of Kerala.Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: “We are pleased to resume our direct service between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode, providing our customers with a convenient daily connection between both…
Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious.The San Francisco-based AI lab updated its usage policy to include “a prohibition on sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior toward our models.””Claude’s ability to end these interactions will remain the primary enforcement mechanism,” the policy states. The updated policy does not explicitly cite so-called “model welfare,” the idea that AI systems might deserve types of protection usually reserved for living things, but Anthropic and its executives have openly entertained the concept.…
There are moments in life that acquire an entirely different meaning in hindsight. For veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, one such moment came just four days before his death.Speaking at what would become his final public appearance, Patekar reflected on the uncertainty of life and the importance of making one’s time count. His words have since taken on a particularly poignant meaning following his sudden passing on October 8.Patekar, 75, passed away at his residence in Goa following a reported cardiac arrest, bringing an end to a career that spanned nearly five decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema.On October 4,…
Skipper Shai Hope was delighted after he overcame a groin injury to produce a memorable century and orchestrate a record chase as West Indies secured a consolation five-wicket victory over India in the final one-day international on Saturday.Having already taken a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series, India rode on a career-best unconquered 129 by KL Rahul and a breezy 92 by opener Rohit Sharma to recover from 4-2 to post a mammoth 351-7 in New Chandigarh. West Indies’ previous highest successful chase was 331-5 against Ireland in May 2019, but Hope rewrote the record books with an innings of…
The Higher Medical Committee found extreme negligence and lack of foresight in the care provided, while the Court refused the doctor’s appeal, citing two independent medical reports establishing her direct responsibility Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court, in chambers, refused to accept an appeal by a doctor against a ruling that held her 80% responsible for a medical error that led to the death of a patient, stating that “the documents were sufficient to determine her responsibility, and showed that her error was the direct and effective medical cause of the outcome that the patient suffered.” The court emphasised in…