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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…
MENA Blockchain Week, the region’s first flagship city-wide blockchain initiative, is hosting the MENA Blockchain Week Online Series. The Online Series kicks off with a landmark collaboration with Innovation City, the world’s first AI-powered free zone, headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, formalizing a joint platform for dialogue on AI infrastructure, free zone governance, and the UAE’s emerging position as the world’s default jurisdiction for technology companies building at the frontier.The first session, titled “Virtual Fireside Chat: Who Is Actually Building the Next AI Economy and Where?” will feature Paul Dawalibi, Chief Executive Officer of Innovation City, in a live-streamed interview on…
Seven-time champions and overwhelming favourites India got off to a flying start at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday with a thumping 94-run win over minnows Thailand.Thailand, though, did put up a fight after India, batting first, raced to 91 for one in the ninth over.Shafali Verma, who top-scored with 64 off just 36 balls, was magnificent with the bat.But Thailand bowlers hit back as India slumped to 137 for nine before the last-wicket partnership of 22 runs between Kranti Gaud (15 not out) and Sree Charani (6 not out) helped the team post 159 for nine…
Suhail Hasanain, Senior Director and General Manager, MEA, NetApp. The company will demonstrate unified storage and built-in data protection capabilities designed to help Saudi organisations securely scale AI across hybrid multicloud environments. NetApp has announced its participation at LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August to 3 September at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, Saudi Arabia. The intelligent data infrastructure company will showcase how the NetApp Platform enables organisations to make their data AI-ready and secure while supporting demanding workloads across hybrid multicloud environments. Saudi Arabia’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence comes as organisations…
From family medicine and medical education to scientific research, academic leadership and the UAE’s first mission to the International Space Station, Dr Hanan Al Suwaidi’s career reflects the growing impact of Emirati women across healthcare, innovation and higher education Dubai: For Dr Hanan Al Suwaidi, success has never been defined by a title or a position. Instead, it is measured by the impact left on patients, students and future generations. Today, as Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director of Academic Affairs at Dubai Health, and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences,…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated this week in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. The UAE participated with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability. The delegation joined international leaders, executives from the financial and business sectors, policymakers, researchers, and representatives of civil society to take part in one of the world’s foremost gatherings on water, sustainability, and development. Held under the theme “Water…
Inflation across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries remained broadly subdued in June and July 2026, even as oil and gas prices swung amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to Kamco Invest’s latest GCC Inflation Update.Regional central banks, including the UAE Central Bank, kept rates unchanged through the first seven months of 2026, continuing to track the US Federal Reserve, which held its benchmark rate steady in July at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent amid growing expectations of a hike at its September meeting.The report warned that intermittent hostilities between the US and Iran risk fuelling a broader resurgence in…