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Highest-ranked American Jessica Pegula cruised into the US Open second round while 27th seed Barbora Krejcikova crashed out, as the year’s final major got underway on Sunday with a record purse of $108 million up for grabs.Dozens of ticketholders were lined up long before the action kicked off and the home crowd was rewarded as world number three Pegula beat Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3 6-2 in the first match at the showpiece Arthur Ashe Stadium.The 2024 finalist will play the winner of a meeting between American wildcards Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin, who are due to close out the night…
Salam will showcase connectivity, cloud and AI-enabled infrastructure designed to support digital transformation across industry, healthcare, mobility, security and enterprise operations in Saudi Arabia Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) has announced its strategic sponsorship of LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August to 3 September at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, Saudi Arabia. Salam will present a portfolio of connectivity, cloud and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions under its “Powering What’s Next” theme. The company’s participation will highlight its expanding role in supporting government, enterprise and community ambitions through a unified national network. Aligned with LEAP 2026’s “Into New Worlds”…
His Highness commends the exhibition’s global standing and its role in showcasing Emirati heritage and renewing its appeal for future generations Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is being held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Running until 6 September under the theme ‘A Legacy of Pride,’ the exhibition has attracted broad participation from leading companies, institutions, and brands from across the UAE and around the world. His Highness…
BEIRUT, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), participated in the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum, held in Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the UAE’s official delegation. During the forum, he stressed the importance of strengthening the UAE–Lebanon economic partnership and expanding business-to-business cooperation between the two markets, with a focus on boosting trade and investment flows and unlocking new investment opportunities for the private sector. The UAE’s business delegation also included Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice…
Gold prices have dropped in the UAE over the past week, with 22K slipping below Dh500 per gram in Dubai as the precious metal traded below $4,500 an ounce over the weekend.This brings good news for UAE gold jewellery shoppers ahead of the key Indian festivals of Diwali and Navratri. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.On Sunday, 24K and 22K gold prices closed at Dh536.75 and Dh497 per gram, falling Dh23.25 and Dh21.5 per gram, respectively, since this week’s peak hit on August 25.Among the other variants, 21K, 18K and 14K slipped to Dh476.75,…
England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test and sealed their first home Test series victory for two years as they bowled the visitors out for 194 at Lord’s on Sunday.The outcome was a formality as Pakistan were reduced to 14-3 before lunch chasing an unlikely target of 389 but Saud Shakeel provided some resistance with a magnificent fighting 97.Ollie Robinson was Pakistan’s chief tormentor again as he took four wickets for 24 to go with the four for 11 he bagged in the first innings, taking his total in the two tests to 16.After a rain-hit Saturday,…
Strong performance in economic freedom, living standards, development, education and health reinforces the UAE’s position as one of the world’s most competitive and resilient economies.Dubai: The UAE has strengthened its position among the world’s most competitive and prosperous economies, according to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2026, which highlighted the country’s strong performance across a range of economic and development indicators.The results reflect the success of government policies aimed at building a more diversified and resilient economy, enhancing the business and investment environment, and improving quality of life.The index highlighted the continued strength of the UAE’s development model, which is based…
From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh LEAP 2026 opens its doors in Riyadh tomorrow, marking the landmark fifth edition of an event that has grown into one of the world’s largest gatherings of the global technology community. Since launching in 2022, LEAP has grown rapidly in scale and international reach, drawing technology companies, investors, startups, speakers and innovators from around the world. LEAP 5 will welcome global technology leaders, investors, founders and innovators for…
CAIRO, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States will hold its 118th regular session at the ministerial level on Thursday at the headquarters of the League’s General Secretariat. The meeting will discuss the completion of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, developments related to the Arab Customs Union, food security and a number of issues concerning joint Arab development. The ministerial session will be preceded by a series of preparatory meetings organised by the Secretariat of the Economic and Social Council. The meetings began on Sunday with the Social Committee, while…
Dubai education authority highlights teachers’ role in advancing the emirate’s Education 33 Strategy and shaping the future of learning Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has welcomed educators across the emirate for the start of the 2026-27 academic year, highlighting their role in shaping learners’ lives and supporting Dubai’s vision for the future of education. Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA, hosted a series of virtual town halls attended by more than 8,000 educators from private schools, early childhood centres and higher education institutions across Dubai. The sessions brought together returning educators and those joining Dubai’s education sector…