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HISOR, Tajikistan, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Jazira drew 0-0 with Iran’s Gol Gohar Sirjan on Tuesday at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan in the opening round of Group B of the AFC Champions League Two. The result gave both teams their first point of the competition. In the other Group B fixture, Turkmenistan’s Arkadag defeated Bahrain’s Al Muharraq 1-0 to move top of the group. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in dozens of injuries among civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi…

SHARJAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has highlighted the key features of the inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival in Kalba, a first-of-its-kind heritage, economic, and community platform designed to connect traditional maritime industries with local enterprises. Organised in cooperation with Kalba City Municipality, the festival will run from 24 to 27 September in Al Samar neighbourhood located within the Al Ghail Suburb of Kalba, bringing together more than 65 productive families and home-based fishing businesses, six government entities, and six companies operating in fishing supplies and fish production and processing. Spanning an exhibition…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — ALTÉRRA, the Abu Dhabi-based climate investment fund, and FinDev Canada, Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the Canadian Investment Summit. The agreement aims to mobilize capital at scale for climate investment in emerging markets and developing economies. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to accelerate the global climate transition and expand climate investments in underserved markets through innovative and scalable financial solutions.Under the MOU, ALTÉRRA and FinDev Canada will explore potential collaboration in co-financing and investment opportunities, funds, platforms, and blended finance…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, affirmed that the Arab Media Summit continues to strengthen its position as a leading regional platform by convening the best minds and expertise from across the media industry and fostering constructive dialogue on its future. H.H. highlighted the importance of developing an integrated Arab media ecosystem capable of keeping pace with global transformations and harnessing new opportunities unlocked by modern technology. H.H. welcomed delegates from across the world participating in the Summit’s largest…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), toured the venue of the Arab Media Summit 2026 on Tuesday, where she reviewed the various components of the largest edition in the summit’s history, which continues at Dubai World Trade Centre until 17th September. She was accompanied by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, and Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, the summit’s…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 concluded its 29th edition after one of the festival’s biggest and most dynamic seasons, drawing hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors over 60 days of shopping, dining, entertainment and family experiences across Dubai. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the event featured major retail promotions, including the Great Dubai Summer Sale, with discounts of up to 90%, and the Back to School campaign. More than 1,000 brands and 4,000 outlets took part, with the two campaigns contributing to a 110% increase in average consumer spending. Ahmed…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The next phase of Arab journalism will depend on transforming newsroom structures and skills around evolving platforms while keeping credibility at the heart of professional reporting, leading editors said at the Arab Media Summit 2026. During a session titled “Arabic Journalism: The Editors-in-Chief Perspective!”, moderated by Ibrahim Shukralla, Editor-in-Chief of Emarat Al Youm Newspaper, editors from four major Arab newspapers outlined the need to integrate print, online platforms, social media and artificial intelligence within broader editorial strategies rather than treating them as separate areas of operation. Waleed Al Nisf, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Qabas Newspaper, said…

AJMAN, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 continued its activities on its second day at the Emirates Hospitality Hall, recording 310 real estate deals with a total value of AED 208 million, amid strong visitor turnout reaching 5,270 visitors. The second day featured a full programme of panel discussions and specialised topics addressing property ownership, the Golden Visa, innovation, technology and digital currencies in the real estate sector. The programme was led by three specialised panel discussions, beginning with the Real Estate Innovation session, presented by Wael Handous, which addressed the role of innovation and…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Cyber threats are increasingly extending beyond data breaches to affect individuals, communities and critical sectors, according to Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council. Speaking during a session titled “When Public Opinion Becomes the Target” on the first day of the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai, Al Kuwaiti said more than 85 per cent of cyber threats begin with an incorrect or unintended click by an average user, showing how easily individuals can become an entry point for cyberattacks. “Awareness is the first line of defence,” he said, adding that…