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ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral and one-stop destination partner for Yas Island, signed 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held in Dubai from 14th to 17th September. The signings represent a significant step forward in Miral Destinations’ commitment to delivering world-class guest experience. Together, the partnerships will address different stages of the guest journey – from discovery and booking through to arrival, bolstering global access to destinations and packages via industry-leading organisations. Among the new regional partners is Jazeera Airways, with an agreement to promote packages combining…

SINGAPORE, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Thursday, after climbing about 4 percent in the previous session. Brent crude futures fell 94 cents, or 0.9 percent, to US$102.13 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures eased 59 cents, or 0.7 percent, to US$91.56 a barrel. Source: Emirates News Agency

Taylor Swift announced an expanded version of her 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” on Wednesday, with four new songs written after the historic success of the record’s release a year ago.”The Encore” will be released on Friday, Swift said in an Instagram post. “The Life of a Showgirl” was released last October and topped several records, with every one of its 12 songs landing in the top 12 of the Billboard Hot 100.The new tracks were written after “Showgirl” had the biggest debut for an album in modern music history based on album sales…

There are certain questions that can quickly expose a pizza purist. Pineapple on pizza is probably the most reliable. Ask Gabriele Bonci, however, and there is no outrage or lecture about what does and does not belong on dough. Instead, the Roman chef, who has spent decades being described as the “Michelangelo of pizza”, offers an answer that might surprise those who take Italian culinary tradition a little too seriously. “I make it!” he tells Khaleej Times during a recent visit to Dubai for the launch of Bonci at Chef’s Society, City Centre Mirdif. “For me, it is one of…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth Healthcare Leaders Summit – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by Forbes Middle East, concluded on Wednesday at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. The closing day featured a session titled “From Awareness to Action – Reimagining Mental Health Through Early Intervention”, which examined the shift from mental health awareness towards prevention, early detection and timely intervention. Dr Zain Al Yafei, CEO of Sakina, highlighted the importance of integrating mental and physical health within a comprehensive care model, noting that depression and anxiety can significantly affect recovery and health outcomes, particularly among patients…

NAGOYA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE esports team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan after losing 3-0 to Japan and defeating Palestine 3-0. The UAE team comprises Abdullah Mohammed Saif Bouhnad Al Muhairi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Banna and Sultan Rashid Mohammed Marshoul Taheri. In swimming, Mohammed Al Yamahi recorded 2:06.29 in the men’s 200-metre freestyle. In cycling, Mohammed Al Mutaiwei finished 13th in the men’s 157.6-kilometre road race in 4:27:21, which featured 40 cyclists from 16 countries. Abdullah Al Hammadi and Abdullah Jassim also represented the UAE. In shooting, Saif…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The AgriTech Forum will return as part of Global Food Week 2026 with a three-day programme bringing together agricultural experts, innovators, investors, researchers and policymakers to explore technologies, investment and research supporting sustainable production and food security. Global Food Week, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), will take place from 6th to 8th October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Each day of the forum will focus on a key theme, beginning with agricultural technology, followed by investment, and concluding…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi has published a new whitepaper outlining a practical approach for governments to promote healthy living at scale. Titled “The Future of Healthy Living: A $16.4 Trillion Opportunity”, the paper was developed by the McKinsey Health Institute in cooperation with the Healthy Living Programme at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. It combines global analysis with Abu Dhabi’s experience as a model for cross-government action and finds that addressing behavioural, metabolic and environmental risk factors could generate an estimated annual global GDP uplift of…

SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival will open in Kalba tomorrow, Thursday, celebrating the maritime and culinary heritage of the UAE’s east coast while supporting the sustainability of traditional industries. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with Kalba City Municipality, the festival will run until 27th September in Al Samar neighbourhood in Al Ghail Suburb. The event will span a covered exhibition area of 4,800 square metres and bring together more than 85 productive families specialising in traditional seafood dishes and products, alongside 10 government entities and six…

SEOUL, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for South Korea to 3.7%, citing the country’s robust exports. The Paris-based organisation’s latest projection marks a 1.1 percentage-point increase from the 2.6 percent forecast in its June report. The OECD projected Asia’s No. 4 economy would grow 2.6% in 2027, up 0.7 percentage point from its previous forecast of 1.9%. “The OECD has reaffirmed South Korea’s strong growth momentum by raising its growth forecast by the largest margin among the Group of 20 countries,” the Ministry of…