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Ella Langley has broken a major Billboard record after her hit Choosin’ Texas became the longest-running No. 1 song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100.The country singer’s track has now spent 23 weeks at the top of the chart, surpassing the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You, which spent a total of 22 weeks at No. 1.Choosin’ Texas was released in October 2025 and went on to become one of the biggest songs of 2026.The track was co-written by Langley alongside Miranda Lambert, Luke and Joybeth Taylor, with Lambert also serving as one of its…

FUERTEVENTURA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) subsidiary of Space42, and Telespazio Ibérica, part of Leonardo Space, have launched a wildfire-monitoring mission in Spain using high-altitude platforms. The mission’s first flight used the ApusNeo18 HAPS model, which took off from Canarias Stratoport for HAPS and UAS on the island of Fuerteventura as part of the ISSEC project, promoted by Fuerteventura Technology Park. The flight lasted 29 hours and reached an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet, setting two European HAPS flight records while delivering live, high-resolution video and imagery from electro-optical and infrared sensors.…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage. The result reflects the continued development of the UAE’s nuclear security framework and sustained efforts to strengthen the protection and resilience of its peaceful nuclear energy programme. The UAE also ranked joint 15th among 154 countries and areas assessed for supporting global efforts against the theft of nuclear materials, achieving a score of 85 out of 100, an increase of two points compared…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2nd to 5th November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems, with confirmed participation from ministers, CEOs and senior leaders across energy, technology, finance and industry. The event will convene the global energy industry in Abu Dhabi as the world enters a new era of rising energy demand, geopolitical volatility, infrastructure constraints and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI),…

Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most competitive luxury destinations. This summer, the group welcomed almost half a million guests across five global hotspots, driven by venues in London, Monaco, Marbella, Miami and…

SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — In implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide a decent standard of living for Sharjah citizens, His Highness has ordered the settlement of debts in 82 cases, totalling AED17,859,829. The directives issued by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah reflect his commitment to monitoring citizens’ circumstances, addressing their needs, and easing the financial burdens on families. These efforts thereby promote family stability and provide citizens with the means to enjoy a decent standard of living. Source: Emirates News Agency

Taylor Swift has announced that her new single Patient Zero will be released on September 25, following several days of hints that new music was on the way.The singer confirmed the track on Instagram, telling fans she had been “impatiently waiting” to share the news.“I’ve been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single ‘Patient Zero’ will be out on September 25,”Taylor wrote, adding that the single would be available to pre-order on her website for 24 hours.Ahead of the announcement, Taylor had been dropping several clues across her social media and website.She changed her Instagram bio by replacing the…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution adding new mandates to Abu Dhabi Sports Council, including regulating and licensing sporting establishments and entities, granting professional accreditation to sports professionals and issuing them licences to practise at these establishments and entities across the emirate, in coordination with the relevant authorities. The new mandates will contribute to developing an integrated sports ecosystem in Abu Dhabi by strengthening the sector’s regulatory and professional frameworks, enhancing service quality and improving the efficiency of its workforce. The resolution further strengthens Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s role in developing…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 will host the Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium, organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations and the world’s leading organisation dedicated to beekeeping, together with ADNEC Group, a Modon company. The Symposium will be the largest scientific gathering dedicated to beekeeping and honey production across the Middle East and North Africa region. It will serve as the first regional platform bringing together experts, researchers, policymakers and private sector stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable beekeeping…

Pamela Anderson has spent the past few years making the barely-there beauty look her own, regularly arriving at red carpets and fashion events with little to no makeup. But for her latest appearance in Milan, the actor decided to switch things up.At ‘Vogue World: Milano’ on September 22, Anderson brought back the glamour with smoky eyes, glossy pink lips and a shimmering gold Ferragamo gown.The 59-year-old actor arrived with her signature platinum blonde hair styled in soft, side-swept curls. Black eyeliner and smoky grey eyeshadow framed her eyes, while a chunky gold necklace and matching jewellery completed the look.But even…