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CAIRO, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States held its 118th ministerial session today, attended by Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Arab economy ministers, and representatives of member states, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates. The Council discussed a number of economic and development issues, including support for the Palestinian economy, Arab food security, and follow-up on the implementation of the Arab Program for Sustainable Food Security, the 2020-2030 Arab Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy, the Arab Strategy For Sustainable Management Of Pastoral Resources 2020-2040, and…

Football has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of sports wagering in the UAE since the launch of the country’s regulated market, with cricket also attracting significant interest among residents, according to Play971. Philippa Bowland, Commercial Director for iGaming at Play971, told Khaleej Times that major international football fixtures and European club competitions have generated particularly strong engagement. “Since our launch, we have seen football emerge as a major driver of engagement, particularly around major international fixtures and European club competitions,” Bowland said. During a recent global football tournament, match-winner and total-goals markets proved particularly popular, she added, while…

Allam Al Beainy, Director of Sales – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, Octave. Allam Al Beainy, Director of Sales – Middle East and Africa, Octave, discusses the company’s evolution from Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division and explains how contextualised data can support scalable AI and intelligent transformation. Industrial organisations have invested extensively in digital technologies, yet fragmented data across multiple products, processes and systems continues to limit transformation. Connecting and contextualising this information across the asset lifecycle can help businesses make faster, better-informed decisions while establishing a reliable foundation for AI. In an interview with TahawulTech at LEAP 2026, Allam…

A social media personality exploited his fame to sell around 40 fake freelance work visas via TikTok and YouTube for two years Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) warned against fake advertisements on social media platforms that promote work visas and residency permits in exchange for money, revealing that it continuously monitors offers issued by unauthorised entities that exploit job seekers by misleading them into believing that they can provide visas and job opportunities. During a press conference yesterday, the GDRFA reviewed one of the cases it recently dealt with, after it arrested, in…

Several users worldwide reported errors while using AI platforms including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Codex on September 3.According to Downdetector, 73 per cent users reported issues with ChatGPT, while 15 per cent reported issues with Codex. A map of reported OpenAI problems showed several users affected in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of UAE.”We are investigating the issue for the listed services,” OpenAI said on Thursday, at 06:58 PM GST. In a subsequent update, the company said they had applied the mitigation and are monitoring the recovery. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.At…

Punjabi music star Karan Aujla is back in Australia, and his fans have made sure he knows how much they were waiting for him, reported The Australia Today. Aujla’s visit comes after a visa delay had put his much-awaited Australian tour in doubt and led to the postponement of his opening Perth show.Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill welcomed Aujla’s arrival as the singer returned to the country for his five-date P-Pop Culture World Tour, according to The Australia Today.The visa issue had earlier left the ‘Wavy’ hitmaker’s Australian fans waiting for an update. His visa was…

Spurred on by Filipino fans, Alexandra Eala produced a magnificent exhibition of attacking tennis to beat Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 for a place in the US Open third round on Thursday.The journey continues ❤️ Alex Eala reaches R3 following a 6-1, 6-4 win over Oliynykova#USOpen pic.twitter.com/EzpnWAgFpf— wta (@WTA) September 3, 2026 Thousands of Filipino fans packed the stadium again as the 21-year-old rose to the challenge to register a comfortable win in the second round. The feisty left-hander had lost to Oliynykova earlier this year in Strasbourg, but she showed no signs of nerves on Thursday.The world No. 18…

IMOLA, Italy, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati race car mechanic Amna Almarzooqi is taking part as a member of the technical team of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), which is operated by ASPIRE under the Advanced Technology Research Council, as the championship holds its third edition at Italy’s renowned Imola circuit on Saturday. Almarzooqi, the only Emirati on the technical team, said her responsibilities focus on the mechanical and technical aspects of the race cars, including preparing them for testing and competition, carrying out inspections and maintenance, and handling technical requirements that arise during track operations with…

CAIRO, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM)– The Egyptian Cabinet has greenlit measures for the Ministry of Finance to issue up to $3 billion in international bonds throughout fiscal year 2026/2027. This move aligns with state strategy to cover budget funding gaps, broaden currency and financing options, and lower refinancing exposure. An official release noted that the framework encompasses conventional debt securities, alternative financial mechanisms, and credit-guaranteed Panda bonds. Issuance amounts and schedules will depend on international investor interest, global market dynamics, and input from appointed lead arrangers and financial advisers. Source: Emirates News Agency

There has never been a more exciting time to dine out in Dubai. The city’s restaurant scene continues to evolve at remarkable speed, with new openings, international chefs and homegrown concepts constantly competing for our attention. However, while we tend to talk about what’s happening on the plate, an equally interesting transformation is happening around it. Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of hospitality. From SevenRooms using AI and guest data to make reservations and experiences more personal, to Foodics helping restaurants make smarter operational decisions behind the scenes, innovation is touching almost every part of the dining journey.…