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Carlos Alcaraz made a flying start to his US Open title defense on Monday, overcoming nerves after a lengthy layoff due to injury and defeating Russia’s Roman Safiullin in straight sets.The Spaniard felt “really really nervous” Monday morning before taking Arthur Ashe stadium for his first round match, but never looked threatened as he prevailed over Safiullin, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.Alcaraz told a courtside interviewer he was thrilled to be back in New York, where he won his first of seven Grand Slams. He revealed no lingering effects from a wrist injury that kept him out of the last two Grand…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has become the first developer in Abu Dhabi to complete mortgage financing on an off-plan property for its customers through Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre’s (ADREC) newly launched framework that enables the financing bank to be formally named on the mortgage registration certificate before property handover. The framework allows a customer who has paid 50 percent of the purchase price to arrange a mortgage against their off-plan property, with the bank funding the remaining installments and the final handover payment. This gives customers certainty over their financing terms in advance, preserves liquidity…

Emirates SkyCargo delivers conservation K9 unit to Zimbabwe as dogs Vega and Kuda begin anti-poaching operations in Matusadona National ParkDubai: Vega and Kuda, two specialist conservation dogs transported by Emirates SkyCargo from London to Harare via Dubai in partnership with UK charity Dogs 4 Wildlife, have safely arrived and acclimatised to their new operational environment at Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe.The Belgian Malinois dogs are now undergoing advanced integration training with park rangers. Since arriving, the pair, part of the park’s first specialist conservation K9 unit, have completed more than 185 hours of practical training with six K9 handlers and…

The UAE attracted a record Dh177.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, rising to ninth place globally as international investors and policymakers prepare to gather in Dubai for AIM Congress 2026. The 15th edition of AIM Congress will take place from September 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, institutional investors and innovators. The event is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. According to the World Investment Report 2026 by the United Nations Conference on…

Lionel Richie is back home and recovering after a recent hospital stay following his concert in St. Louis, according to ABC News.The singer performed at The Muny’s annual summer finale concert on Saturday night. A source close to Richie’s tour told ABC News that the singer went to the hospital as a precaution after the performance.According to TMZ, some people at the concert said Richie appeared to struggle towards the end of the show. He reportedly performed his final song, “All Night Long,” while sitting down.The hospital visit comes more than two months after Richie faced a similar situation during…

World number three Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to take more breaks from the tour and warned that the packed tennis calendar is contributing to injuries and fatigue among players.The Spaniard, who returned to action at the US Open after a lengthy layoff due to a wrist injury sustained in April, said the demands of the schedule made it impossible for players to compete in every major event without risking burnout.”I took more than I wanted but seeing how tight is the calendar, I don’t want to have this break because of an injury,” Alcaraz told reporters after beating Jaime…

The used car business has been the most disrupted segment of automotive retail. Customer behaviour has shifted decisively toward digital-first discovery, where vehicles are searched, compared, and evaluated online before a dealer is ever contacted. As a result, traditional dealership channels are no longer the starting point of the customer journey. For dealers, this shift has created a clear structural challenge. Used car margins are tightening, customer relationships are becoming increasingly fragmented, and a significant portion of trade-in and resale opportunities are being captured outside the dealer ecosystem. More importantly, when customers sell their vehicles externally, the dealer often loses…

DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub has partnered with The Foundation Hub in Slemani to strengthen links between Dubai and Kurdistan’s emerging start-up ecosystem. The partnership creates a pathway for founders in Kurdistan to access mentorship, capital and international market opportunities through DIFC Innovation Hub, while supporting longer-term access for UAE and DIFC ecosystem participants to opportunities in Kurdistan. The agreement was signed by Safeen Ghafour, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and CEO of The Foundation Hub, and Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, in the presence of Qubad Talabani,…

UAE schools tighten controls on generative AI in classrooms with age-based restrictions, blocking unapproved tools and VPNs, and redesigning assessments, stronger monitoring, and data privacy measures With the start of the new academic year, UAE school principals, teachers and educational technology specialists have outlined measures to tighten students’ use of generative AI tools. These measures cover access control, devices and networks, assignments and projects, tests and assessments, data protection, academic integrity, and awareness of responsible use. They stressed that the return of students has shifted these measures from policy to practical application inside classrooms. They said that blocking the technology…

With flu season approaching in the UAE, health authorities are urging residents in high-risk groups to get vaccinated early against seasonal flu. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued guidelines asking doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to proactively check the vaccination status of patients as well as encourage seasonal flu vaccination during every clinical visit. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses circulating around the world. While most people recover from fever and other symptoms within about a week without needing medical treatment, the infection can cause serious complications among vulnerable groups. Stay up to…