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Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026 at a glittering finale in Vietnam. In the same ceremony, Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés was named first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty finished as second runner-up.The 24-year-old was crowned on Saturday, September 5, at the 73rd Miss World competition in Nha Trang, Vietnam, succeeding Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri, who made history as the first Thai contestant to win the title in 2025. But beyond the crown, Joheirry has built a career spanning education, journalism and community work, roles that now form an important part of her journey as Miss…

Alex Eala may have lost a dramatic US Open third-round match against American teen Iva Jovic on Saturday, but the Filipina sensation has earned a new admirer in two-time Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff.Eala, 21, lost the gruelling three-set battle 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 to the 18-year-old Jovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium, one of the most iconic sporting venues, which was named after Arthur Ashe, the first African American male to win Grand Slam singles titles.Gauff, an African American youth icon, acknowledged the incredible impact Eala had made on the sport, having emerged from the Philippines, a country with no history…

Saudi Arabia’s rapid push towards an AI-driven economy is creating growing demand for the compute, storage and networking infrastructure required to move AI from experimentation into practical deployment. With organisations across government, healthcare, financial services and the private sector exploring new use cases, infrastructure decisions are becoming increasingly important to the cost, scalability and long-term value of AI investments. PNY Technologies is positioning its AI infrastructure portfolio around helping organisations identify what they actually need before committing to large-scale investments. Speaking at LEAP 2026, Saqer Alanazi, Business Development Manager – AI at PNY Technologies, highlights the importance of right-sizing AI…

ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) participated virtually in the sixth meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Bank Governors’ Committee, held today via videoconference to discuss ways to further enhance financial cooperation among GCC countries. The CBUAE delegation was led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and included Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of the International and domestic Affairs, along with senior CBUAE officials. During the meeting, the Committee discussed key issues related to recent monetary and…

Influencers, content creators and industry experts to discuss the future of digital media during the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai Dubai: The Arab Media Summit Organising Committee has unveiled the agenda for the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS), which will bring together leading influencers, content creators and experts to explore the future of digital media and content creation, and examine how digital influence can drive positive impact across Arab societies. The summit will be held under the umbrella of the Arab Media Summit 2026, organised by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…

Customer satisfaction, repeat digital bookings and app usage increased during 2025-26 as the group expanded its use of artificial intelligence and automationDubai: The Emirates Group recorded continued growth in customer loyalty and digital engagement during the 2025-26 financial year, with more than 87 per cent of customers considering the airline rating its services as “best in class”, according to its latest annual report.The group said its “Brand Love” score rose to 66 per cent, an increase of 1.8 percentage points, reflecting a stronger emotional connection between customers and the Emirates brand.The report also showed that the group’s customer base grew…

Investors will zero in on inflation data next week that they say could determine whether the U.S. Federal Reserve hikes interest rates later in the month.After dropping on Friday, the benchmark S&P 500 ended the week with a slim gain and was about 1% shy of its mid-August record high. Equities were jostled by changes in rate-path expectations and concerns that rising U.S. Treasury yields could trip up Wall Street’s rally.Markets have been consumed in recent weeks by the prospects of a rate increase at the Fed’s next meeting on September 15 to 16. Such bets ramped up after a…

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has won his first Primetime Emmy Award for his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny won Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the first night of the 78th Emmy Awards ceremonies on Saturday, September 5. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was credited as a producer and performer on the special.The win marked the singer and rapper’s first Primetime Emmy, adding another major award to his career.The halftime show was the night’s biggest winner, taking home seven awards, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live),…

Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a brilliant equaliser on his debut with virtually the last kick of the game as Everton rescued a point in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.Benjamin Sesko looked to have won the game for the visitors with an 87th-minute header, but substitute Maitland-Niles hit a first-time shot from 30 yards to preserve his side’s unbeaten start to the season.United have four points from their opening three games of the campaign and lie in 11th place in the standings, while Everton are in eighth with five points from the…

Saudi Arabia’s transport rules are changing not only what commercial fleets need to report, but also where the technology processing that data has to operate. Across major commercial fleet segments — including freight, buses, taxis, delivery, towing, and specialised transport — vehicles cannot legally operate without an active connection to WASL, Saudi Arabia’s national platform for monitoring regulated land transport operations. Created and operated by Elm — Saudi Arabia’s government-owned digital infrastructure company — WASL connects transport companies and tracking service providers with the Transport General Authority (TGA), Saudi Arabia’s transport regulator. For tracking providers, compliance goes beyond connectivity. The…