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For someone who broke the news of the death of then-Pakistan head coach Bob Woolmer in the middle of the 2007 ICC ODI World Cup, only to become a ‘suspect’ in the eyes of the global media in the same episode, veteran Pakistani cricket journalist Abdul Majid Bhatti’s life has been inextricably intertwined with the incredible highs and abysmal lows of his country’s cricketing journey.In his four-decade-long career as a sports writer and commentator, Bhatti, 63, has witnessed ego clashes between Imran Khan and Javed Miandad, Pakistan’s two greatest cricket icons, and later, the rivalry between the two legendary Ws,…

Limited supply of premium warehousing space and near-full occupancy levels continue to support demand across Dubai’s logistics sectorDubai: Dubai’s warehouse market continues to record strong occupancy and demand levels, while attracting growing interest from international investment funds seeking to develop and acquire high-quality logistics assets, according to the latest Emirates NBD Real Estate Market Insights report.The report showed that average warehouse rents across commercial, industrial and storage facilities in Dubai reached AED49 per square foot, representing a 2.3% quarterly increase and a 6.8% rise year-on-year.The increase was supported by near-full occupancy rates across existing warehouse areas and a limited supply…

Abu Dhabi peaks at 42°C today while Dubai and Sharjah reach 41°C. Motorists urged to drive carefully as mist could reduce horizontal visibility overnight Dubai: Watch out for fog, if you’re out late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Relative humidity (RH) is on the rise, and with temperatures in the low-40s, it’s going to be hot and humid today. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with clouds appearing eastward. Humidity is set to increase by night and Tuesday morning to 90%, over some western coastal areas. This means there is…

Residents can expect fair to partly cloudy skies over the UAE on Monday, September 14, 2026, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Clouds may also appear on eastern parts of the country. Conditions will turn humid by night and on Tuesday morning over some coastal areas, but there will be a chance fog or mist formation, the Met department clarified. Temperatures nationwide are expected to range between 27°C and 44°C, with lows of 30°C and 31°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate…

MUSCAT, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — GCC stock markets recorded trading in approximately 401.7 billion shares during 2025, an increase of 19.5% compared with the previous year, with the value of shares traded reaching approximately US$618 billion. This is according to the latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The general composite index measuring GCC stock market performance stood at approximately 165.2 points at the end of 2025, down 3.8% compared with the end of 2024. The total market capitalisation of GCC stock markets reached approximately US$3.9 trillion…

Dubai’s travel and tourism industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence, digital platforms and integrated transport services as operators seek to meet rising visitor volumes and changing traveller expectations. Smart mobility solutions, seamless airport transfers and technology-enabled customer experiences are becoming key differentiators as the sector prepares for the next phase of growth.The trend is expected to be a major focus at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, where exhibitors will showcase innovations ranging from AI-powered customer service tools to integrated transport ecosystems. The event’s theme, “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology”, highlights the growing role of digital…

Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday, capturing the title six years after letting a golden opportunity slip through his fingers.The German squandered a two-set lead in the 2020 title match against Austrian Dominic Thiem but now armed with a champion’s mentality following his breakthrough triumph at Roland Garros in June, he broke American hearts with a devastating display against Shelton.The home fans were desperate to see Shelton end a 23-year American men’s Grand Slam drought but the eighth seed never found his top…

Executive Council Resolution appointing Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi takes effect on October 19, 2026 Dubai: In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (59) of 2026 appointing Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi as CEO of the Settlement and Enforcement Sector at Dubai Courts. This Resolution is effective from October 19, 2026, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Source: Emirates 24|7

Business council says agreements on local currency settlements and digital payments could deepen trade, investment and financial ties between the UAE and IndiaDubai: Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Secretary-General of the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai, said bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi signal growing alignment between the UAE’s economic vision and India’s long-term development agenda.Chaturvedi said the discussions between His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have created fresh momentum for deeper economic and development cooperation between…

LONDON, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the English Premier League. The victory took Manchester City to 12 points in second place, behind leaders Arsenal on goal difference, while Manchester United remained on four points in 13th place. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match in the 60th minute. In the same round, Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Coventry City 5-0. The result lifted Brighton to seven points in fourth place, while Coventry City remained without a point. Source: Emirates News Agency