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Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan commended the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump in preventing Sudan from descending into further extremism, fragmentation, and a worsening humanitarian catastrophe Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, welcomed the United States’ statement on efforts to achieve peace in Sudan, including its call for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce, and a commitment to a comprehensive political dialogue leading to a transition toward a civilian government. He commended the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump in preventing Sudan from descending into further extremism, fragmentation, and a worsening humanitarian catastrophe.…
SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The 11th edition of the Souq Al Jubail Dates Festival concluded at Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah after a three-month run, welcoming more than 1.131 million visitors. The strong turnout reflects the festival’s continued appeal as a key seasonal destination, bringing together a wide variety of UAE dates and seasonal products while supporting participating traders and showcasing the diversity of locally produced dates. The 11th edition saw strong participation from dates vendors at the market, alongside exhibitors from outside the market. Visitors were offered a diverse selection of premium-quality fresh dates, providing greater choice…
Public and private schools implementing the Ministry of Education curriculum are conducting two 30-minute diagnostic sessions per class, with parents told to keep children calm and attendance consistent Dubai: First-grade students in public and private schools implementing the Ministry of Education curriculum will undergo a basic test measuring their Arabic language skills until October 2nd, with the aim of diagnosing their abilities in reading, writing and communication, and identifying areas of strength and skills that need support from the first weeks of the school year. The test comes as part of the second phase of the assessment of Arabic language…
Paul Carey, EVP – Cards, Payments & Fintech, Al-Futtaim; and Nakul Kothari, Head of APAC & Middle East, Juspay. Partnership will introduce enterprise payment orchestration across Al-Futtaim’s brands and markets, with the first brand scheduled to go live in September 2026 Al-Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Juspay, a global payments technology company, which will serve as its payment orchestration partner across its brands and markets. The orchestration rollout will commence in September 2026, with the first brand scheduled to go live that month. The partnership is an important step in Al-Futtaim’s digital commerce transformation, with Juspay providing a unified…
Court extends condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al Maktoum family and the relatives of the deceased Sharjah: The Court of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away on Monday, 10 Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH, corresponding to 21 September 2026. In a statement, the Court of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of…
As businesses grapple with mounting compliance requirements and growing volumes of financial data, artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to help owners and finance teams make faster decisions, improve oversight and automate routine processes.The shift comes as companies in the UAE prepare for the country’s e-invoicing rollout and look for ways to streamline accounting, tax and financial management functions without expanding internal resources.Against this backdrop, Dubai-based financial management platform mazeed has launched an AI-powered financial assistant designed to analyse business data, answer financial queries and flag potential risks before they become critical issues.The company unveiled the AI agent, called Matha,…
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was at the center of abuse allegations that spurred the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, was resentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant.In 2006, Weinstein, 74, sexually abused Miriam Haley, one of dozens of women who have made accusations against the ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Shakespeare in Love’ producer. Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in 2020 for the sexual assault, but it was overturned on appeal in 2024. A jury found him guilty again in 2025 after a retrial in New York.Stay up to date with the latest news.…
Thailand’s Puripol Boonson will look to prove himself as Asia’s pre-eminent sprinter when he bids for the 100 metres gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, three years after taking silver at Hangzhou.Boonson became Southeast Asia’s first runner to break the 10-second barrier when he ran 9.94 on home soil in December and enters the Japan meet in decent form after posting 9.99 seconds at a race in the Czech Republic last month.He made a splash at Hangzhou as a 17-year-old runner-up behind Xie Zhenyi, and the veteran Chinese sprinter may again be Puripol’s biggest threat at the Mizuho Park Athletic…
SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) –** The Regional Office of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in Sharjah and the University of Al Dhaid have explored ways to strengthen cooperation in scientific research, innovation, capacity building and sustainable development. The discussions took place during a visit by a university delegation headed by Aisha Ahmed Bushlaibi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid. The delegation was received by Salem Omar, Director of the ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah, in the presence of the office team. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the office’s programmes, initiatives and…
Action follows violations related to regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering requirements, the Central Bank saysAbu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran, including a ban on conducting any financial transactions to and from Iran.The measures were taken under Article 168(1)(C) of Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 concerning the Central Bank, the regulation of financial institutions and activities, and insurance business.According to the CBUAE, the action follows violations related to non-compliance with regulations, laws and supervisory decisions in force in the UAE, including obligations linked to combating…