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Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died aged 27.A representative for the Gerber family confirmed the news on Sunday, September 20, asking for privacy as the family mourns. Online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner show that Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility in California. A cause of death has not been disclosed.Gerber was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child and the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber.He began modelling as a teenager and went on to work with major fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Moschino and Dolce &…

ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the President of the Republic of Armenia and to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the Governor-General of Belize and Prime Minister John Briceño. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen legal and institutional cooperation, knowledge management and national talent development. The MoU was signed by Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, and Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary-General of SLC, during a ceremony at the university’s campus in Dubai. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in developing the legislative process, supporting the effective implementation of legislation, conducting legal research and studies, and exchanging expertise, knowledge and…

DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Education and Dubai Municipality have signed an agreement to develop professional and technical education pathways for Emirati students in Dubai public schools, strengthening alignment between educational outcomes and labour market needs. Under the agreement, the two entities will develop an integrated programme starting from Grade 10 that combines academic knowledge, vocational education and practical training, leading to accredited professional qualifications. The initiative will also provide a support framework extending beyond Grade 12, enabling students to explore further education and potential career opportunities within Dubai Municipality upon meeting relevant requirements. The agreement…

SHARJAH, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Safari will open its fifth season tomorrow, Monday, offering visitors new wildlife experiences, educational programmes and behind-the-scenes animal care tours. The new season builds on Sharjah Safari’s breeding and animal care programmes, which recorded 186 births during the second quarter of 2026. The births included South African giraffes, elephants, lions, oryx, blue wildebeest, impala, nyala and zebra. Sharjah Safari also recently welcomed six critically endangered radiated tortoise hatchlings, supporting its efforts in species conservation and biodiversity. Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), said the fifth…

NEW YORK, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, called for adopting an inclusive approach to combat extremism and hate speech, by promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, while empowering religious and community leaders, women, youth, civil society and technology companies to uphold positive roles in approach. Al Marar delivered the UAE’s statement during the ‘Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech’, organised by the Kingdom of Morocco – in cooperation with the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect and the UN…

ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, has attended a group wedding reception hosted by Al Awamir tribe at Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel Ballroom. Featuring traditional and folk performances, the wedding reception was attended by a number of sheikhs, senior officials, relatives of the brides and grooms, guests and well-wishers. Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) concluded the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, held on 19 and 20 September at Expo Centre Sharjah, following two days of discussions on ways to develop bookselling businesses, diversify revenue streams for independent bookstores, and improve access to titles for readers across local and international markets. The conference, which featured more than 300 professional meetings, brought together 912 participants, including booksellers, publishers, distributors and representatives of online bookselling platforms, from 99 countries. On the second day, the programme focused on the practical aspects of managing the bookselling businesses,…

LONDON, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in Matchweek 5. The victory took City to 15 points, three ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Elsewhere in the same round, Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 1-0, while Leeds United and Crystal Palace played out a goalless draw. Source: Emirates News Agency