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Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the headlines in the buildup to the AFC Champions League opening round. The debate was intense over whether Al Nassr striker Ronaldo, 41, would finally do in Asia what he did with such nonchalance in Europe.A five-time UEFA Champions League winner (four with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United), Ronaldo is still chasing his first Asian Champions League title.Since famously joining Al Nassr in 2023, a move that sparked a transfer revolution in the Saudi Pro League, bringing a host of big names to the Gulf country, Ronaldo has continued to be a prolific scorer.But he…
Experts at the Arab Media Summit examine the impact of social media health content and the challenge of separating credible medical information from misinformation. The session, “The Doctor or the Influencer… Who Do We Believe?”, held as part of the Arab Social Media Pioneers Summit, highlighted the impact of medical content circulating on social media platforms on public awareness and health decisions. The discussion came amid a growing presence of content creators and an increasing number of information sources. Speakers also addressed the challenges surrounding the accuracy and reliability of information, as well as the professional and ethical responsibility for…
EssentaTor Inc. showcased the EssentaTor Arab Capital Strategic Liquidity Fund (the “EAC Fund”) at Money20/20 Middle East, held from September 14 to 16, presenting its vision for next-generation financial infrastructure serving Arab and global capital. At the event, EssentaTor highlighted four core areas of the EAC Fund: institutional capital custody and liquidity, joint stablecoin reserves and issuance, AI-powered individual accounts, and collaborative investment in financial, technological, and industrial development. EssentaTor is a macro-level financial infrastructure provider integrating strategic and policy frameworks, technology deployment, and institutional requirements. Through the EAC Fund, it seeks to work with central banks, commercial banks, sovereign…
Industry leaders, policymakers and experts examine the future of content creation, digital platforms and artificial intelligence in shaping the media landscape. The Arab Media Summit 2026 concludes Thursday in Dubai, marking its 24th edition and silver jubilee. Over several days, the summit brought together media professionals, decision-makers and experts to discuss the state of the media industry and the rapid transformations reshaping it. Discussions focused on advances in content creation tools, the growing influence of digital platforms, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in the media landscape. On its final day, the summit will continue to address issues shaping…
Agreement aims to expand opportunities in medical and wellness travel, with a focus on key markets across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) as it seeks to expand its presence in the growing medical tourism sector.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of ATM 2026. It forms part of Emirates’ efforts to diversify beyond traditional leisure and business travel by building a long-term relationship with an organisation focused on international healthcare travel. The partnership also aligns with Dubai’s position as a healthcare, wellness and medical tourism destination and…
MUNICH, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Director-General of Fujairah Digital Government, and Dr. Ahmed Hassan Almurshidi, Director of Fujairah Geographic Information System Centre, reviewed a range of innovative technological solutions, platforms and applications during their visit to INTERGEO 2026 in Munich, Germany. They explored opportunities to utilise these technologies to support Fujairah’s strategic projects, enhance government data integration, develop the urban planning ecosystem, improve the efficiency of digital services and support data-driven decision-making. The visit comes as part of the Fujairah Government’s efforts to keep pace with the latest global developments in…
CAPITALS, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices rose more than 1 percent on Thursday after hitting a near six-week low in the previous session. Spot gold was up 1.1 percent at US$4,310.49 per ounce as of 01:49 GMT, while US gold futures for December delivery were down roughly 1 percent at $4,348.70. Spot silver rose 1.4 percent at $63.83, platinum firmed 1.6 percent to $1,780.55 and palladium climbed 2 percent to $1,295.00. Source: Emirates News Agency
Bashar questioned whether enough space was being given to female characters to reflect the contradictions, vulnerabilities and strengths women experience in everyday life Dubai: Arab actresses are increasingly challenging one-dimensional portrayals of women on screen and bringing more of their own experiences and perspectives to the characters they play, leading stars said during the Arab Media Summit 2026. Dina El Sherbiny, Karess Bashar and Carmen Bsaibes discussed female representation, the challenges facing actresses and the roles that shaped their careers during a session titled “Arab Women Who Make the Scene”, held as part of the Films Forum at the Summit.…
Four winners from India, Iran, Pakistan and Philippines each won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for the month of September. From an Iranian expat living in Qatar to a Filipina pharmacist in Abu Dhabi, here are the lucky winners and their exciting stories. Ahmed Zadeh Ahmed Zadeh is a Qatar resident originally from Iran. He was stunned to discover that his Big Ticket purchase had turned into a winning one. He had purchased ticket number 029553 online just a few days before the first weekly e-draw. Pranav Malil Sol Pranav Malil Sol from Bengaluru, India, who purchased ticket number 067408 online, found it difficult to believe he had won even after receiving a call from Big…
Flydubai has announced new interline agreements with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways, expanding its global network across Asia, Australia and Europe.These partnerships provide flydubai passengers with seamless access to more than 80 additional destinations through its partners’ networks, while offering Air India and Uzbekistan Airways customers convenient connections to key destinations across the airline’s network via Dubai, with single-ticket itineraries and through-checked baggage.With these additions, flydubai’s interline network now comprises 46 partner airlines, reinforcing the carrier’s strategic role in enhancing Dubai’s connectivity and strengthening the emirate’s position as a global hub for travel and commerce.Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer…