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SHARJAH, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) has reaffirmed its standing among the world’s most sustainability-focused universities, maintaining its position at No. 38 globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings. The 2026 rankings included 2,016 universities from 110 countries, representing the largest edition of the sustainability assessment to date. University of Sharjah retained its position as the top-ranked university in the United Arab Emirates for the 10th consecutive year. It also ranked first among universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Arab world, and seventh globally among universities less than 50…
The meeting brought together representatives from Dubai Police and partner entities to ensure coordinated preparations for the upcoming events Dubai: Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) has reviewed security and organisational preparations for a series of major upcoming events, including the opening of Global Village, Dubai Challenge and the World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3). The coordination meeting was chaired by Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency and Chairman of the ESC, at the Positive Spirit Hall at the Dubai Police Officers Club. Coordinated security for major events The meeting…
SINGAPORE, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices were broadly stable on Friday. Brent dipped 3 cents, or 0.03 percent, to $102.28 a barrel at 0350 GMT, after trading slightly higher in early Friday trade. However, the contract was poised for a weekly decline of about 2 percent, despite closing more than $4 higher on Thursday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate eased 19 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $92.68 a barrel. It was headed for a weekly increase of about 0.3 percent. Prices settled higher in the previous session after Chinese refiners suspended oil product exports for October. Source: Emirates News…
For some parents, choosing what their children watch means going back to the cartoons they grew up with themselves. Shows such as Princess Sara and Chibi Maruko-chan are finding their way back to small screens, with some UAE mothers turning to programmes they grew up watching because they are already familiar with the stories, characters and messages their children are being exposed to. For Um Maktoum, whose son is one year old, that also means looking for cartoons that feel calmer than some of the programmes available today. She prefers shows with softer colours and less movement and often plays Little Bear at home. But she…
IFI IDP Qatar (International First Ideas) has expanded its language education services in Doha with English language and IELTS preparation programs designed to support students, professionals and test takers seeking to strengthen their English proficiency and prepare for the IELTS test. The expansion brings English language training, IELTS preparation and access to IELTS testing services within IFI’s broader education offering in Qatar, providing learners with a more connected pathway from language development and test preparation to taking the IELTS test. The new training offering includes English language classes for learners seeking to improve their practical communication and overall proficiency, alongside…
Dubai Police foil major drug trafficking plot, arrest 14 suspects and seize 2.323 tonnes of narcotic pills and psychotropic substances worth over AED115 million, including Xanax, Tramadol, Lyrica and more In a major anti-narcotics operation, Dubai Police foiled a plot to distribute 2 tonnes and 323 kilograms of narcotic pills and psychotropic substances in the country, with an estimated market value of AED115,191,233. The force also arrested 14 Asian suspects linked to an organised crime ring abroad. The seized items included narcotic pills such as Xanax, Tramadol and Lyrica, along with Alcon Mydriacyl drops, crystal meth, marijuana and papers laced…
Shoppers are increasingly paying with methods other than cards, with significant volumes now flowing through alternative channels such as telco wallets, according to retail industry executives.Paul Carey, executive vice-president for cards, payments and fintech at Al-Futtaim, said the payments landscape had “shifted massively” over the past five years. Cards remain the predominant way to pay, but other options are growing quickly.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The trend comes as Al-Futtaim announced a strategic partnership with Juspay, a global payments technology company, to act as its payment orchestration partner across all its brands and…
Salman Khan turned heads at the special screening of Prem Keetanu in Mumbai on Thursday night, as he extended his support to actors Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed ahead of the film’s theatrical release.The Bollywood superstar made a stylish appearance on the red carpet in a light blue shirt, white trousers and sunglasses.A viral video from the event shows Salman warmly embracing Veer and Aafiya and wishing the young actors success.Another widely discussed moment from the screening showed Salman patiently waiting for his turn for paparazzi photographs.The event also brought together several celebrities, including Jacqueline Fernandez, who arrived to support…
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team won two gold medals and a bronze at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Friday, October 2, taking its tally to eight medals — five golds, two silvers, and a bronze.The UAE currently has seven gold medals at the ongoing multi-sport event, making it their best ever performance in the Asian Games history. Their previous best was five gold medals which they achieved at the 2022 Asian Games in China.Mahdi Al Awlaqi claimed gold in the men’s 77kg category after defeating Jordan’s Mahmoud Jabr in the final. Meanwhile, Amaar Al Hosani secured bronze in…
US dollar hits 17-month high as bond yields surge on oil-driven inflation fears and French fiscal concerns, keeping the euro near 17-month lows ahead of key US payrolls dataSINGAPORE: The US dollar headed for its third straight week of gains on Friday, as a bond market rout in the face of inflationary fears over higher oil prices and concerns over French fiscal health kept the euro rooted near its lowest in 17 months.Investors were reeling from a steep global bond selloff on Thursday that sent yields on benchmark US 10-year Treasuries to 5.344%, their highest since 2002, before bargain hunters…