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Dubai is set for a huge weekend of boxing as BATL Promotions stages a two-night event showcasing both international stars and emerging homegrown talent at the Meydan Hotel on September 18 and 19.History will be made for UAE boxing on Saturday’s show with four Emirati professional fighters – Saif Alhaj, Ammar Tayel, Abdullah Marjan and Amer Asuwaider – in action, which marks the largest representation of local professional boxers on a single card, providing a snapshot of the progress being made by the sport domestically.Saturday’s card also features the return to action of former world champion James “Jazza” Dickens as…
A German court rules Meta liable for fake Instagram and Facebook ads, orders removals, damages and disclosure of ad details, citing algorithmic control and EU precedentA German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fake advertisements posted by third parties on its Instagram and Facebook platforms, and ordered the U.S. tech giant to remove such content and pay damages, the court said on Thursday.The lawsuit was brought by the operator of a German financial portal and its founder, whose trademarked logo and image were used without consent in posts recommending investments allegedly with fraudulent intent.The portal operator reported nearly…
BRUSSELS, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Karlijn Swinkels of UAE Team L’IMAD claimed the Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames title for the second time in her career after the Dutch rider took the honours in the Belgian classic, which concluded yesterday. Her first triumph came in 2024, with the latest victory marking her third individual win of the season. The victory was built on a superb team performance and sealed in the final metres thanks to a perfectly timed move from Eleonora Gasparrini, who set up the decisive attack before finishing ninth herself. The 127.4-kilometre race started in Seraing and…
Arab Media Summit 2026 showcases AI-powered event innovation, delivering instant certificates, photos and Arabic-English transcripts for 400+ speakers across 175 sessions with speed and precision Artificial intelligence at the Arab Media Summit 2026 was not only a central topic of discussion across the event’s platforms. It also became a practical experience that speakers and participants engaged with directly. While sessions explored the future of media and technology, intelligent systems were working behind the scenes to elevate the conference experience through greater speed and efficiency. Within minutes of completing a session, speakers received a personalised participation certificate, professional photographs taken during…
Dubai International Film Festival returns with a special Middle East edition starting December 8, announced by Mona Ghanem Al Marri Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, announced the return of the Dubai International Film Festival, with a special Middle East edition from December 8. Her Excellency said the first edition of the festival in its new format will be dedicated to Arab films, reflecting the growing interest in Arab cinema and its creators. The festival will provide a broader…
Every hotel restaurant and food and beverage outlet operating under a Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) tourism licence must now offer at least one healthy option across each adult menu category, including appetisers, main courses, side dishes and desserts. At least 50 per cent of children’s menu items at these establishments must also meet approved healthy nutritional standards. Compliant dishes are identified through SEHHI, Abu Dhabi’s approved nutritional classification system developed by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC). A second measure requires low-sodium salt to be introduced as the default table option in…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the council’s meeting, where an agentic AI platform was used for the first time to support analysis-based discussion and data-driven decision making. Using AI Committee System (an agentic AI platform), the meeting reviewed several public projects and programmes aimed at further enhancing efficiency in government performance and excellence in community services and public facilities. H.H. Sheikh Khaled directed the expansion of the Abu Dhabi Liveability Strategy, building on its…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) has hosted a media briefing revealing further details of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week (ADWPW) – Special Water Edition 2026, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The event will take place from 8-10 December 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the United Nations Water Conference 2026, co-hosted by the UAE and the Republic of Senegal. ADWPW will bring…
India said on Thursday that it remained firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its people and will continue to source supplies from diverse sellers based on market dynamics, hours after the US made a new move to punish such buyers.New Delhi also said that it had warned Washington that any such new moves could impact ties between the two countries.The statement came after the US House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The…
Jemima Goldsmith has shared photos from her wedding to Cameron O’Reilly, giving followers a closer look at their celebrations.The 52-year-old film producer posted a series of photos on Instagram, revealing that the couple married on September 12 and thanking those who helped make the day special.“Thank you to everyone who made this day so very special & happy for both of us,” she wrote.Jemima also revealed the roles their family members had on the day, with their children taking on several of the main parts in the ceremony.Cameron’s daughters Sasha and Tara O’Reilly were among her bridesmaids, while Jemima’s stepdaughter…