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SINGAPORE, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices gained in early Asian trading on Tuesday as the market steadied after several days of declines. Brent crude futures for November rose 22 cents, or 0.22 percent, to US$100.57 a barrel at 00:21 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for October, which expire on Tuesday, edged up 2 cents, or 0.02 percent, to US$95.80 a barrel. Source: Emirates News Agency

LONDON, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Formula One Commission has agreed to reduce the race distance for Grands Prix from 305 kilometres to 290 kilometres from 2027 onwards, equivalent to approximately two or three fewer laps depending on the circuit. The change aligns with the new Power Unit regulations and fuel-flow requirements. The decision was taken during the third meeting of the Formula One Commission in 2026, held at the FIA offices in London on Monday under the chairmanship of FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali. The Commission also agreed to introduce…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives condolences from Saudi King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and leaders of Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Syria, India, Pakistan and Al Azhar on the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has received messages of condolence from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: “We have…

Core42, a G42 company specialising in AI infrastructure and sovereign-enabled cloud, recently signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), to expand locally developed digital sovereignty and cybersecurity capabilities in the UAE.   Signed at GISEC Global 2026, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to developing home-grown security capabilities and contributing to the UAE’s sovereign technology ecosystem.  The collaboration brings together Core42’s sovereign-enabled cloud and AI capabilities with TII’s cybersecurity research and technology development expertise to explore how UAE-developed security technologies can strengthen the protection, resilience…

Tahnoun bin Zayed: May God have mercy on the deceased and grant him a place in His spacious paradise His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, has extended his sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Al Maktoum family. “Sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Al Maktoum family on the death of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. We ask…

The UAE economy is expected to recover more quickly from the current wave of regional disruptions than its Gulf counterparts, supported by its diversified growth model, strong policy framework and robust institutional foundations, according to experts.While Gulf economies are projected to experience a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in 2026 amid geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices and disruptions to trade and supply chains, the UAE is widely regarded as being better positioned to absorb these shocks and return to stronger growth in 2027.Regional economies continue to operate in a challenging environment as shipping movements through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandab…

China is emerging as a key target for growth as the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeks new fans worldwide, its chief executive says.While South Asia accounts for about 90 percent of cricket’s billion-plus fans, the ICC is seeking to expand the sport’s fan base by 500 million and sees China’s 1.4 billion people as a potentially huge audience — helped by the steady progress of its women’s team.”The continued success of their women’s team has provided a major boost to cricket in the country,” ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta told AFP.China became a focus market after hosting cricket at the…

Parkin and the Dubai Health Authority have launched an automatic licence plate recognition system at Rashid Hospital. Patients park free, visitors get three hours, and companions of inpatients get 24 hours at no charge Dubai: Parkin has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to implement a smart system for managing parking at its facilities. This move comes in response to feedback from patients and visitors, to facilitate access and ensure parking availability for beneficiaries.  The first phase of implementation began yesterday, Monday, at Rashid Hospital, and the next phase will see the expansion in…

Building on the success of its Sarah check-in prototype, Emirates Group is developing a next-generation robot that handles the entire baggage process autonomously upon arrival at the airport Dubai: The Vice President of Innovation and New Technologies at Emirates Group, Keenan Hamza, revealed that the Group is working on developing a new generation of robots for completing travel procedures and automatically transporting luggage. The new technology is expected to be showcased and officially launched during the first quarter of 2027, as part of Emirates Group’s expansion into advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to enhance traveller experience. Hamza told…

Fog expected in Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates overnight and into Wednesday morning Dubai: Finding that your clothes are sticking to your skin within minutes of being outdoors? There’s a good reason for it – despite temperatures dropping slightly to the low-40s today, relative humidity (RH) levels continue to remain high across the UAE. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward by the afternoon. The RH is peaking at 90% in coastal and internal regions – this means the air is nearly…