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SHARJAH, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club has reviewed an action plan to promote chess in government and private schools across the Emirate during the 2026–2027 academic year, with a focus on identifying and developing young talent. The initiative aims to expand the base of chess players, identify and nurture talent, and make schools a key gateway for attracting talented players. The plan was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Tareq Matar Taryam, Chairman of the club, in the presence of Abdullah Murad Al Mazmi, Head of the Technical and Talent Development Department; Dr Mamoun Saleh…
HONG KONG, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The US dollar struggled to hold onto gains against major peers on Tuesday. The euro was a shade higher at $1.1668, hovering near a three-month peak hit last week, while sterling was 0.1 percent stronger at $1.3639, near its six-month peak. The Canadian dollar held flat at $1.3844, steadying after a 0.6 percent dip in the previous session, as the US threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian goods after trade negotiations collapsed. The Japanese yen strengthened a tad to 159.21 per dollar, having given back most of its intervention gains but still well…
Makers of actor Taapsee Pannu-starrer Gandhari have denied allegations of plagiarism after a Mumbai-based writer reportedly alleged that the film’s makers had used elements from his work. Kathha Pictures, which is backing the film, has denied the allegations and maintained that Gandhari is an original story.In an Instagram statement, the makers said, “Our attention has been drawn to allegations circulating on social media and in certain publications to the effect that our forthcoming film ‘Gandhari’ copies another person’s concept and uses that person’s title. These allegations are false, and we deny them unequivocally. ‘Gandhari’ is an original work, written and…
ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE insurance sector continued its strong growth in 2025, recording improvements across most key performance indicators, driven by higher gross written premiums, paid claims, technical provisions and total assets, reflecting the sector’s strength and its growing role in supporting the country’s financial and economic stability. Data from the annual statistical report on insurance activity in the UAE, issued by the Central Bank of the UAE, showed that gross written premiums rose to AED74.8 billion in 2025, up 14.9 percent from AED65.1 billion in 2024. Total paid claims increased to AED46.2 billion, up…
SHARJAH, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Municipality (SM) issued 180,254 medical fitness certificates during the first half of this year, while its medical fitness centres received close to 240,000 visitors seeking health services across the Emirate, the municipality announced. The centres, spread across various cities and areas of Sharjah, play a central role in supporting individual health and raising public health standards for the Emirate’s residents. They are staffed by experienced medical and technical teams and equipped with the latest tools and technologies to ensure accurate results and fast turnaround on examinations and services. Dr Amal Al Shamsi, Director…
DUBAI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has highlighted the continued expansion of economic ties between Dubai and India, driven by growing trade and investment flows and increasing cooperation in future-focused sectors. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, discussed the strength of bilateral relations during a panel session at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi. The event brought together leading investors and senior executives from India and around the world and was attended by His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. During the session, Lootah revealed that Dubai’s non-oil trade…
AACHEN, Germany, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi underlined his position among the leading riders in international show jumping with a 13th-place finish in the Individual Final of the FEI Jumping World Championship in Aachen on Sunday. The youngest rider in the field at 23 years of age, Al Marzooqi and Enjoy de la Mure entered the final day among just 25 combinations remaining from the 146 athletes representing 51 nations who began the championship earlier in the week. Starting 15th in the Individual Final, the Emirati rider delivered another strong performance on the…
LONDON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), participated in the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, held from 23rd to 30th August under the theme, “Asset Recovery and the Rule of Law: Taking the Profit Out of Crime – From Rhetoric to Results.” His participation forms part of MENAFATF’s efforts to strengthen its international partnerships, expand cooperation with organisations and entities involved in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, and exchange expertise on emerging risks and trends in financial crime. His…
RIO DE JANEIRO, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed Charity Run concluded its second edition yesterday (Sunday), with the participation of more than 2,000 runners, alongside 50 runners from the UAE, at Flamengo Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The 2026 edition featured more than BRL500,000 in prizes, including awards for race winners across multiple categories, prize draws and additional incentives for participants. Beyond celebrating athletic achievement, the event aims to inspire public engagement in a cause that extends far beyond the finish line. As part of this commitment, 100% of the registration fees will be donated to Grupo Cultural…
DUBAI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Parkin Company PJSC (Parkin), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) B.S.C, a leading parking and mobility solutions provider in Bahrain, to establish a framework for collaboration across parking technologies, digital mobility services and regional business development. The MoU establishes a framework for Parkin and Amakin to leverage their respective technology, operational and market capabilities to advance regional customer experience, improve operational efficiency and support the development of smarter parking and mobility services across the GCC.…