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Dubai’s Mallathon just hit its stride with over 160,000 walkers and runners logging 290 million steps across malls, airports, and financial hubs — proving fitness can be part of everyday life. New locations like Dubai Airport joined the movement, sparking community-wide enthusiasm from pros to families. This isn’t just a race — it’s a cultural push to make Dubai healthier, happier, and more active year-round, with plans to keep momentum going through inclusive, seasonal events that turn public spaces into fitness playgrounds.

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The UAE is set to compete in its 13th Asian Games in Japan, sending 165 athletes—including a record number of women—to vie for glory across 43 sports and 469 medal events. Since their debut in 1978, Emirati athletes have won 60 medals, with half earned in just the last two Games, showcasing a dramatic rise in performance. Milestones like Mohammed Al Qubaisi’s first medal in 1994 and Sheikha Maitha’s historic karate win in 2006 highlight the nation’s growing athletic legacy. This year, the UAE is also debuting esports and padel, signaling bold innovation. With the football team already in action, the nation’s sporting ambitions are soaring higher than ever.

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The UAE just unveiled its 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selections, honoring 83 properties with 25 earning coveted MICHELIN Keys — including Atlantis The Royal in Dubai as the only Three-Key recipient. From luxury city escapes to remote desert retreats, these picks showcase the Emirates’ rising hospitality scene. With nearly 470 new hotels recognized globally this year, MICHELIN’s incognito inspectors are spotlighting destinations that deliver truly exceptional stays — proving travel’s evolving standards and pushing hotels to innovate for unforgettable experiences.

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Dubai Press Club drops a 25-episode podcast series celebrating 25 years of the Arab Media Award, recorded live at the Arab Media Summit. Featuring past winners, board members, and top thinkers, it’s a vivid, firsthand journey through the evolution of Arab media — from its 1999 journalism roots to its 2021 transformation into the Arab Media Award. With over 82,000 entries and 359 honored professionals, this is a time capsule of industry pioneers sharing lessons for the next generation.

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Abu Dhabi’s Capital Market Authority just issued a major red flag on Qanat Al Amal Services and Call Centres — they’re unlicensed and shouldn’t be handling any financial services. Don’t risk your money: always verify companies are officially licensed before signing deals or sending cash. Check the authority’s website for a full list of approved firms — it’s a simple step that could save you from serious trouble.

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Nobel Prize money is getting a major boost—starting in 2026, winners will receive 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.21 million), up from last year’s 11 million. This increase, timed for the prize’s 125th anniversary, aims to preserve its prestige and value amid rising costs. Back in 1901, the award was just 150,000 kronor—a staggering leap over time. Announcements kick off October 5 with the Medicine Prize and conclude October 12 with Economics, honoring breakthroughs across physics, chemistry, literature, and peace.

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Tamil Nadu’s government is dropping gold rings on newborns — one gram of pure gold, serial-numbered and securely packaged — as part of a bold new scheme launching September 28th. Aimed at boosting births in state hospitals and supporting families, the program already has over 1.28 lakh rings ready for the first phase. Meanwhile, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expanding the Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to include students from grades 6 to 8, adding 15.3 lakh kids across 15,000 schools. With an extra ₹217 crore allocated, the total budget now hits ₹724 crore — proving the state is doubling down on nutrition for schoolkids while celebrating new life with bling.

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A T-Rex in a full-sized costume took the stage and conducted the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra during their viral “Reel to Real” concert, turning Jurassic Park’s theme into an internet sensation with nearly 2 million views in one day. This wild moment underscores how orchestras can captivate global audiences through creativity and surprise. Based in Dubai and featuring musicians from over 20 countries, the orchestra is rapidly becoming a cultural powerhouse, drawing dignitaries from nine nations and planning major events like the Middle East premiere of Batman 1989 in Concert, a Fairy Tales family show, and a collaboration with the Gipsy Kings—all part of their mission to elevate the UAE’s global cultural footprint.

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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max dropped in India with fans camping overnight outside Apple Stores in Mumbai and Bengaluru — yes, people still crave that in-person hype. Meanwhile, delivery giants like BigBasket and Zepto were handing out hundreds of phones by 9 AM, proving convenience isn’t stopping the frenzy. Prices start at ₹1.65 lakh for the Pro and jump to ₹3.29 lakh for the top-tier Pro Max with 2TB storage. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, iOS 27, upgraded AI, and a new burgundy Pro Max, Apple’s latest tech is clearly irresistible — even if you could’ve gotten it delivered to your door.

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