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Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President urges efforts to end escalation, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and pursue sustainable political solutions His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said that a state of neither war nor peace cannot be a sustainable solution and that the policy of targeting the Arab Gulf states and Jordan has proven to be a failure. Abu Dhabi: His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said that a state of neither war nor peace cannot be a sustainable solution and that the…
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved fuel prices for September 2026, with petrol prices adjusted by between 5.56 percent and 5.87 percent. The prices were set under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism, which tracks movements in global energy prices and reflects changes in the domestic market. The approved prices are as follows: Super “98”: AED3.80 per litre. Special “95”: AED3.69 per litre. E-Plus “91”: AED3.61 per litre. Diesel: AED4.30 per litre. Source: Emirates News Agency
Alpha Dhabi Holding will double its capital commitment to its private credit joint venture with Mubadala Capital to $1 billion and increase its ownership stake to 40 per cent from 20 per cent, the Abu Dhabi-listed investment company said on Monday.The expanded investment in Micad Credit JV, which is managed by Mubadala Capital, comes as Alpha Dhabi broadens the venture’s mandate to include additional global private credit strategies alongside its existing US and European direct lending activities.The joint venture manages about $1.7 billion in assets across 45 portfolio companies.Hamad Salem Al Ameri, Group CEO and Managing Director of Alpha Dhabi,…
Shailene Woodley has recalled the unexpected phone call in which she learned that her scenes as Mary Jane Watson had been cut from 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, despite having already filmed the role alongside Andrew Garfield.Woodley, a two-time Golden Globe nominee, revealed that she had shot three scenes with Garfield’s Peter Parker before being told, roughly a year later, that she would no longer appear in the film.”Oh, we shot it. That was a fun phone call,” Woodley said in a recent interview, according to Deadline.The actor recalled that being cast as Mary Jane had been a major career…
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav said he was disappointed at being dropped from the national T20 side months after leading India to a successful defence of their men’s T20 World Cup title.The 35-year-old took charge in 2024, guiding India to 42 wins in 50 completed T20 internationals and helping them become the first team to retain the men’s T20 World Cup crown.The final victory over New Zealand in March was his last T20 appearance for India and he was replaced as captain by Shreyas Iyer.”The guy they’ve picked, I have played a lot of cricket with him. I know he’s…
Stores and online platforms have widened back-to-school promotions to include household products, appliances and prize draws, amid strong last-minute demand from shoppersDubai: Retail markets across the UAE have witnessed intensified competition during the back-to-school season, with stores and e-commerce platforms expanding promotions, offering larger discounts and introducing prize draws and additional rewards aimed at attracting shoppers.Many outlets in shopping centres have offered discounts on clothing, footwear, school supplies and stationery, with reductions ranging from 20 per cent to 60 per cent.Shopping centres in Dubai and Sharjah recorded strong demand from families over the weekend as parents made last-minute purchases ahead…
The NCM expects hot conditions across the Emirates, with visibility potentially affected by fog and mist tomorrow morning. Dubai: Hot and humid conditions are continuing today, across the UAE, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather and building humidity. With relative humidity (RH) peaking at 90% in coastal and island areas, and at 85% in internal and mountainous regions of the UAE, you can expect the probability of fog or mist formation over some areas, like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The NCM advises driving cautiously in the early morning hours tomorrow, as visibility may…
The UAE was home to 52 billionaires with a combined fortune of $201 billion in 2025, according to a new report, placing the country among the world’s top 15 billionaire markets.The number of billionaires in the UAE declined 1.9 per cent year-on-year, while their combined wealth stood at $201 billion, according to Altrata’s Billionaire Census 2026.The UAE ranked 15th globally by billionaire population, behind Saudi Arabia, which had 59 billionaires with combined wealth of $175 billion. Its billionaire population accounted for about 1.4 per cent of the global total of 3,795 billionaires, while their combined wealth represented roughly 1.3 per…
Despite a crushing nine-wicket defeat to defending champions Sri Lanka in their opening game of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday, UAE captain Esha Oza remained confident of bouncing back with strong performances to be in contention for a place in the semifinals.The UAE were bowled out for a paltry 79 in 20 overs, as only four of their batters, including Esha (18), managed to reach double figures.The Sri Lankans were brilliant on the field, with their bowlers leading the charge and their fielders remaining sharp from the first ball to the final ball of the UAE…
LONDON, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester United got their Premier League campaign up and running with a resounding 5–2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Matchweek 2. After trailing early to a Leif Davis strike, United roared back led by captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored a sensational hat-trick and provided an assist. An own goal by Jacob Greaves and a late effort from Bryan Mbeumo sealed United’s first three points of the season, while Chuba Akpom grabbed a late consolation for Ipswich. Chelsea edged out Brighton 4–3 in a thrilling, high-scoring contest at Stamford Bridge. The victory…