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ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Casablanca Anfa dirt racecourse in the Kingdom of Morocco will host the fourteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, with 17 horses representing elite studs and owners from Morocco, the Arab world and Europe taking part. The Cup series continues its global tour within a vision aimed at elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian horse and strengthening its presence at the most prominent international racecourses, alongside supporting owners and breeders and encouraging them to acquire…

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has hit back at online trolls over their criticism of people’s bodies and appearances, including women who gain weight after pregnancy.During a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, the actor condemned body-shaming and age-related trolling before removing his shirt and wiping off his makeup on camera to confront those who criticise his appearance.Salman also appeared to defend his friend and former co-star Katrina Kaif, who recently faced comments about her postpartum weight following her appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.Without naming Katrina, Salman questioned why people target women after pregnancy.“Why do…

ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Real Madrid were crowned champions of the inaugural European Basketball SuperCup, held over two days at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The Spanish side defeated Greece’s Olympiacos 93-89 in the final on Saturday night. Türkiye’s Fenerbahçe finished third after beating Dubai Basketball 85-77 in the third-place play-off. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club maintained its lead on Day 2 of Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finished the day in second place, with M.O.D UAE third. The second day featured the Kids categories, with boys and girls from clubs and academies across the UAE taking to the mat. A strong turnout of families and spectators added to the atmosphere, with parents supporting the young athletes from the stands. The young competitors produced a series of closely…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikha Dr. Alia Humaid Al Qassimi, President of the Emirates Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of its First Annual Conference, inaugurated the conference today at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City in the presence of Sheikh Saud bin Suhail Al Maktoum, a large number of presidents of medical societies operating under the umbrella of the Emirates Medical Association, and a distinguished gathering of specialist physicians, consultants, and healthcare professionals from the UAE and abroad. The conference, which runs until 20 September, aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and discuss the latest scientific…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Rare Disease Society announced that the Society has successfully won the bid to host the International MPS Network (IMPSN) Conference in 2028. ”The UAE will become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host this distinguished event – a historic milestone that reflects the nation’s growing leadership in rare disease care, scientific research and international collaboration,” Dr. Noha Al Zaabi, President of the 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress, Consultant in Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, and Board Member of the UAE Rare Disease Society, said at the…

NAGOYA, Japan, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, Vice President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Executive Office, attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games – Aichi–Nagoya 2026, hosted by Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan. The Games will run until 4 October, bringing together more than 11,000 athletes, around 6,000 coaches and officials, and representatives from 45 countries for over 16 days of competition. The opening ceremony was also attended by Shihab Ahmed Mohamed Abdulrahim AlFaheem, UAE Ambassador to Japan; Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajeri,…

SHARJAH, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), today (Saturday) opened the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, organised by SBA in Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 912 booksellers, publishers, distributors and representatives of e-commerce platforms from 99 countries. The opening ceremony was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and board members of SBA, alongside officials and representatives of cultural institutions, publishing houses and bookstores from the UAE and around the world. Over two days, the conference is addressing practical challenges involved in getting…

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, on Friday, has departed for Japan ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where the jiu-jitsu competition will take place from October 1–3 and feature some of Asia’s leading athletes. The squad includes 16 athletes, comprising 10 men and six women, who will represent the UAE across all weight divisions. The men’s squad includes Omar Al Suwaidi and Khaled Al Shehhi at 62kg, Ahmed Andeez and Omar Alfadhli at 69kg, Mahdi Al Awlaqi and Fahad Al Hammadi at 77kg, Saeed Alkubaisi and Faraj Al Awlaqi at 85kg,…

Bollywood star couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have been blessed with a baby girl, their second child after Dua. On Saturday evening, the couple announced the arrival of the baby girl via Instagram.They shared a cute picture of a baby footprint, expressing happiness as their family expanded from three to four. “Welcome Baby Girl. 19|9|2026 Dua, Deepika and Ranveer,” the post read. A day before welcoming their second child, the couple visited Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings amid the Ganpati festival in the city.Their first child, Dua, is also a September baby. She was born in 2024, six years…