UAE Arts & Culture: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award spotlighted UAE’s globally oriented outlook at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, with winners across literature, translation, manuscripts and publishing/technology. Saadiyat Retail & Dining: Aldar has set Saadiyat Grove for a Q4 2026 opening, placing luxury retail and fine dining between Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, with more than 100 brands and new concepts. Big Museum News: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi ticket sales open at Dh70 ahead of the December 11 opening on Saadiyat Island. Music & Rights: SoundExchange and MusicNation expanded their reciprocal agreement to boost royalty flows for UAE and US rights holders. Sports in the UAE: Etihad signed an MoU with the UAE Wrestling Federation as official airline and strategic partner, including support for female participation. Community Sport: Dubai Mallathon wrapped up with a record 160,475 participants and 290 million steps across malls and destinations. Entertainment on Screen: Netflix’s Middle East buzz continues as R Madhavan’s GDN jumps 144% in its second week and enters the Global Top 10 among non-English films. Tech for Learning: Napster’s AI pivot lands in Dubai via a partnership with GEMS Education to test AI agents in schools. Urban Living: Abu Dhabi launched Phase 2 of its Liveability Strategy, shifting focus from building amenities to measuring their operational quality and social impact.