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SHARJAH, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) will launch Pink Caravan’s 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign on 1 October, bringing together free screenings, community initiatives, awareness sessions and community activations across the UAE. Building on the reach of last year’s campaign, which delivered more than 19,000 free screenings to 17,458 women and 2,244 men, Pink Caravan 2026 will create multiple ways for individuals, families, companies and communities to participate. The month-long programme aims to make breast health services more accessible while encouraging people to prioritise regular checks and support those around them to do the…

TOKYO, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE dressage team have completed their preparations ahead of the opening of its team and individual competitions tomorrow at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with all four horses successfully passing today’s veterinary inspection and completing their arena familiarisation session in Tokyo. Representing the UAE are Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri with Lotus-S, Mohamed Jassim Al Serkal with Zen Liquidity, Bianca Schütz with Le Grand Ayden HB, and Natalie Lankester with Tesla DXB. The horses arrived in Japan following a ten-day quarantine in Aachen, Germany, and spent the following days acclimatising to their new…

CAIRO, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Thursday decided to keep key interest rates unchanged. Accordingly, the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate and the rate of the main operation remain at 19.00 percent, 20.00 percent and 19.50 percent, respectively. The CBE said in a statement that the discount rate was also maintained at 19.50 percent, adding that the decision reflects the Committee’s assessment of the latest inflation developments and outlook, as well as changes in the balance of risks surrounding it. Source: Emirates News Agency

JEDDAH, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national football team began their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Yemen at Alinma Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Thursday, in the opening round of Group B. The UAE went into half-time with a three-goal lead after Nicolás Giménez opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Yemen defender Nader Sahl doubled the UAE’s advantage with an own goal in the 36th minute following a cross from Marcus Meloni, before Luan Pereira added the third four minutes into first-half stoppage time. Giménez scored his second…

DUBAI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Basketball secured a historic 78-77 victory over Real Madrid in their EuroLeague season opener at Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday. Before tip-off, players, coaching staff and spectators observed a minute’s silence in memory of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Dubai led 20-16 after the first quarter before Real Madrid took a 44-38 half-time lead. The hosts responded strongly after the break, winning the third quarter 25-18 before holding on for a one-point victory. Dwayne Bacon led Dubai with 24 points, while head coach Xavi Pascual hailed the victory and thanked the…

DUBAI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, received a phone call on Thursday from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who offered his condolences on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. During the call, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, admit him…

BRUSSELS, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Higher road fuel prices have cost the European Union an estimated €53 billion amid geopolitical disruption, adding an average of €270 million a day to transport costs, according to a report by Transport & Environment (T&E). Diesel accounted for around €40 billion of the additional cost. Diesel and gasoil account for about 43 percent of the oil products used in the EU by volume, making Europe particularly exposed to high diesel prices. Road transport accounted for 77 percent of total diesel and gasoil consumption in the EU in 2024. T&E estimates that the average…

FUJAIRAH, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Municipality held a coordination meeting with representatives of Etihad Rail to review future development plans for the railway route and discuss updates on the project’s second phase, as well as coordination and cooperation mechanisms concerning routes and areas associated with the project in the Emirate of Fujairah. The meeting addressed the importance of integrating the railway route with the emirate’s urban development and infrastructure plans to enhance the efficiency of the transport network, facilitate passenger and freight movement, and ensure effective connectivity between residential and key areas and economic and logistics hubs. Eng.…

ŠAMORÍN, Slovakia, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Šamorín in Slovakia will host the sixth leg of the Emirates International Endurance Village race series tomorrow, featuring eight races over three days. The races are being held in partnership between the Emirates International Endurance Village, EIEV PULSE and the Slovak Equestrian Federation, under the supervision of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). Seven races will be staged alongside the main 160-km event. The opening day will feature a 120-km international youth and junior race with 21 riders, followed the next day by the main 160-km race, featuring 18 riders, and a 140-km international…

DUBAI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 11th edition of the Middle East International Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Conference and Exhibition (MEIDAM Dubai 2026) opened in Dubai today, bringing together leading doctors, researchers and innovators from more than 108 countries. The three-day event, held at Dubai World Trade Centre, is organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre. “MEIDAM has grown year after year because Dubai gives us the platform to think bigger each time,” said Dr. Khaled Al Nuaimi, President of MEIDAM. “Bringing the world’s leading voices in dermatology and aesthetic…