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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, offered his condolences to the families of the late Major Abdullah Shamis Al Menhali and Officer Cadet Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE. During his visits to the mourning majlises in Al Ain, Sheikh Hamdan expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the martyrs’ families. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bestow His abundant mercy upon them, grant them…

Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari is bringing his live show Khushiyan – A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai this September. The show will take place at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, on September 26, following performances across India and other international cities. Khushiyan centres around a simple question: what truly makes us happy? Laksh explores the idea through humour, personal experiences, memories and observations from everyday life. Before taking his storytelling to the stage, Laksh built an online following under the name “Single.Handedly”, where he shared stories influenced by poetry, Sufi philosophy and his own experiences. He later became an author, publishing The…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — A new study by researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has identified the critical barriers that must be addressed before air taxis can become a viable mode of urban transportation in emerging economies. The research provides a structured framework that can help governments, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders develop effective strategies for introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) safely and successfully. Published in the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, the study, Analyzing the Barriers of Adopting Air Taxis in Emerging Economy Context: A Decision-Making Framework, was…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and was briefed on some of the latest technologies and innovative solutions in cybersecurity. He was accompanied by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of the State Security Department in Dubai; His Excellency Lieutenant General Tamim Al…

The National Stock Exchange of India allocated shares worth Rs67.46 billion ($703.04 million) to anchor investors on Wednesday, including the sovereign wealth funds of Norway and Abu Dhabi, ahead of its initial public offering.The shares were allotted at 1,785 rupees each — the top end of the IPO price band — an exchange filing showed.State-run Life Insurance Corporation of India bought shares worth 4 billion rupees, or 5.93% of the anchor book, and emerged as the largest investor in the round.Other top investors included the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Norway’s Government Pension Fund and asset manager Fidelity.NSE’s $2.3 billion IPO…

Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have parted ways after nine years of marriage.In a joint statement to People, the actors confirmed their split, saying, they have been separated “for a while” and that the decision has ultimately been the right one for their family.“We have been separated for a while, and it’s proven to be the right move for us and our family unit. We’ve got each other forever and it’s GOOD,” Seyfried and Sadoski said in their statement.Seyfried, 40, and Sadoski, 50, first crossed paths in 2015 while working together in the off-Broadway production The Way We Get By. Later…

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admitted that outside noise can affect him but said he has learned to manage it by focusing on his preparation and role in the team, while backing the leadership group’s team-first approach after India’s clinical win over Afghanistan in the second T20I.India recorded a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The teams will meet again in the final match on Sept. 17.Speaking at the post-match press conference, Samson said scoring runs for India was a challenge and players had to accept difficult decisions when the team’s…

Programme supports outstanding Emirati students at leading universities worldwide and aligns with Dubai’s future workforce needs. As part of the leadership’s commitment to supporting outstanding Emiratis throughout their educational and professional journeys, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, met the first batch of graduates from the Hamdan bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program. The meeting was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti,…

Dubai RTA becomes first transport entity in Middle East and Africa to earn ISO 30405:2023 certification from BSI, showcasing world-class recruitment, fair hiring, and future-ready talent for smart transport and digital transformation DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become the first transport-sector entity in the Middle East and Africa to achieve the International ISO 30405:2023 Standard from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for its talent acquisition and recruitment practices. The achievement underscores RTA’s leadership in human capital development, setting a new organisational benchmark for the adoption of the best global practices in talent acquisition and management and reinforcing…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala’) have jointly acquired Masdar City Square for AED918 million, through their joint venture established in 2024. The transaction further scales the partners’ high-quality, income-generating real estate portfolio, now valued at AED4.7 billion within Masdar City, one of the region’s leading hubs for clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced research and sustainable urban development. Masdar City Square comprises more than 47,000 sqm of net leasable area across seven office buildings. Completed in the first quarter of 2026, the complex is 99% occupied by a high-quality tenant base that includes…