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ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from across the world, including nearly 300 Emirati competitors. The event gains added momentum as the UAE prepares to host the World Chess Olympiad 2028 in Abu Dhabi for the second time, following the historic 1986 edition. First held in 1991, the festival has grown from a local initiative into a staple on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) calendar, regularly drawing top global Grandmasters alongside local talent such as GM Salem…
A taxi driver and his employer were ordered to jointly compensate a passenger who suffered a 55% permanent disability after being injured during an incident involving the vehicle. Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ordered a taxi driver and the company he worked for to jointly pay Dh2 million in compensation to a man who suffered a permanent disability after sustaining severe injuries in an incident involving a taxi. According to court records, the victim filed a civil lawsuit seeking Dh35 million in compensation. He said that late at night he stopped a taxi intending to return…
Landlords across Dubai and Abu Dhabi held firm on their pricing positions in the second quarter, offering only selective incentives even as tenants moved quickly to secure space in an increasingly tight office market, according to JLL.While some tenants temporarily paused expansion plans amid prevailing uncertainties, downsizing activity remained minimal, and sustained demand from both new and incumbent occupiers meant available space was quickly absorbed by other occupiers – preserving rental stability and keeping negotiating leverage firmly with landlords in the UAE office market, JLL said in its latest report – UAE Market Dynamics Q2 2026.Stay up to date with…
Anne Hathaway is heading to the racetrack with Tom Cruise.The actress has joined Cruise in the upcoming sequel to Days of Thunder, nearly four decades after the original racing film was released.Paramount Pictures has set the sequel for a theatrical release on June 2, 2028. Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, while Hathaway will play a race car team owner and engineer.Cruise confirmed the news on social media on Saturday, August 29, sharing a video with Hathaway from Daytona International Speedway. The pair appeared alongside a race car carrying the Days of Thunder branding and a…
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers’s debut goal and Joao Pedro’s strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season.The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge.Alonso’s side ensured he delivered a good first impression in a chaotic west London derby at Craven Cottage.Rogers was pleased with his performance he said he has still…
Retailers say lower prices have not boosted gold jewellery and bullion sales as customers focus on back-to-school spending and post-holiday commitmentsDubai: Gold prices fell by between Dh10.5 and Dh18 per gram across different carats at the end of last week compared with the previous week, according to price indicators announced in Dubai and Sharjah.Gold and jewellery retailers said the sharp decline in prices has not been accompanied by a noticeable increase in demand for jewellery or bullion. They attributed the subdued demand to customers returning from summer holidays and prioritising back-to-school expenses.The price of 24-carat gold fell by Dh18 to…
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed hails Emirati women’s enduring impact, celebrating their achievements across fields and their role in building a prosperous future His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has affirmed that Emirati women have a lasting impact in various fields, and continue to consolidate their presence and achievements in all fields. In a post on his account on the X platform, His Highness said: “Emirati women have a long impact in various fields, and they continue to consolidate their presence and achievements in all…
Residents of congested, sprawling cities are spending more time in their vehicles. There is even global research to support this theory — in 2025, the car marketplace Autotrader surveyed car users from 17 countries to find out the amount of time they spent in their vehicles. According to its website, South Africa topped the list, with motorists spending ‘10 days, 4 hours and 48 minutes annually commuting to and from work’, followed by India. While some hate long commutes, others look at it as a chance to dive into work or just enjoy a few minutes of solitude before…
Salman Khan is reportedly set to kick off the ninth season of Koffee With Karan and take over Karan Johar’s famous couch, this time, all by himself.The superstar is expected to be the opening guest on the new season, which is slated to stream on JioHotstar around Diwali. While the makers are yet to announce the line-up officially, reports citing Variety India say Salman has agreed to appear on the premiere episode, marking his third outing on the celebrity chat show and his first fully solo sit-down.Salman is not done, broSalman’s history with Koffee With Karan is brief but memorable.…
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday. “Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator has confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby,” the ECB said in a statement.”Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men’s Test while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained.”Carse, who did not play in the opening Test victory at Headingley,…