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EUGENE, US, 6th August, 2026 (WAM)– Emirati athlete Maryam Karim secured a place in the semifinals of the women’s hurdles event at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon,, US, fter finishing first in her qualifying heat and leading the overall qualification standings. Karim, the recipient of the Best Asian Female Under-18 Athlete award, delivered a composed and technically strong performance, demonstrating excellent hurdle technique and race management throughout the event. The UAE Athletics Federation praised her performance, describing it as a reflection of her steady progress and competitive readiness at the international level, adding…
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They highlighted his enduring legacy of investing in people, promoting the values of tolerance, generosity and humanity, and establishing a modern state that continues to build on his vision. Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have marked the 60th anniversary of the accession of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the leadership of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, paying tribute to the Founding Father’s visionary leadership, which laid the foundations of the Union and launched the UAE’s comprehensive development journey. In statements issued on the occasion, Their Highnesses affirmed that…
Oil prices rose on Thursday after Iran-aligned Houthis said they attacked “Saudi deployments” in Yemen, ramping up concerns about Red Sea shipping, while hopes around Iran-Oman talks to restore flows via the Strait of Hormuz helped cap gains.Brent crude futures gained $1.74, or 2.19%, to $81.19 a barrel by 10:59 a.m. EDT (1459 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose $1.40, or 1.86%, to $76.62.Yemen’s Houthis said they carried out missile and drone attacks on “Saudi deployments” in Marib and Hadramout in Yemen on Thursday, and that they killed or wounded hundreds of Saudi-aligned fighters, and destroyed military camps, weapons…
Game of Thrones star Richard Madden has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming hostage thriller series Trauma.According to Variety, Prime Video will stream the series in the UK and Ireland, while Paramount+ will release it across all other international territories.According to the official logline, the story follows former Royal Marines medic turned emergency room doctor Jim Marchant, played by Madden, after terrorists storm a busy London hospital and take the British Prime Minister hostage during surgery.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.”When terrorists seize a busy London Hospital and take the…
English champions Arsenal have extended their partnership with Emirates on a long-term deal until 2033, the Premier League club said on Thursday, keeping the airline as its front-of-shirt sponsor plus its training kit and stadium naming rights partner.No financial details were announced.The extension continues a two-decade partnership that began in 2006 when Arsenal moved to the Emirates Stadium.The renewal comes at a pivotal moment in the club’s history following their Premier League title win last season.The new agreement ensures the continuation of several initiatives, including the Emirates Cup, with Arsenal set to host Borussia Dortmund in this year’s edition on…
The surprise appointment of outsider Tewolde signals a shift in Tata Group’s turnaround plans for the airlineNEW DELHI: Seven years before he was named to lead Air India, Tewolde Gebremariam stood at the scene of an Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people and helped trigger the worldwide grounding of Boeing 737 MAX jets.That disaster and the COVID-19 pandemic that followed became two of the gravest crises he faced. It may help explain why the Tata Group turned to him to run Air India.The job that Tewolde faces at the Indian airline is formidable: he must restore confidence in its…
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — In collaboration with the Secure Communities Forum of the UAE Ministry of Interior, Rabdan Academy hosted the Gaming for Good: Online Safety Hackathon, supporting the UAE’s broader artificial intelligence agenda and national priorities around digital trust and cyber resilience. The event challenged students to translate research into practical responses to emerging risks in online gaming, supported by experts from government, academia, industry, and international organisations. As gaming plays a growing role in social interaction and the digital economy, the hackathon addressed online safety as a security, social, and economic priority. The initiative also…
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a Decision on the minimum Excise Price for Tobacco Products and Liquids used in Electronic Smoking Devices and Tools. The Decision aims to enhance the effectiveness of excise tax implementation and support compliance with the UAE’s tax legislation. Under the Decision, the existing minimum Excise Price will continue to apply to Cigarettes, Water Pipe Tobacco, ready-to-use tobacco products, and similar products. The Decision introduces a minimum Excise Price of AED1 per millilitre (mL) for Liquids used in Electronic Smoking Devices and Tools. The Decision…
FUJAIRAH, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has awarded the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club the right to host the 2027 FIDE World Junior Under-20 Chess Championship, reinforcing Fujairah’s and the UAE’s growing stature as trusted hosts of major international sporting events. Fujairah will stage the championship after Montenegro, which hosted the 2025 edition. The hosting rights were confirmed following an inspection visit by Akaki Iashvili, FIDE’s Special Tasks Director and Chairman of the Events Commission, who reviewed the emirate’s organisational capabilities, sporting facilities and the readiness of the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club to host…