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MADRID, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Liwa Team has taken the lead in the SSV category of the FIA World Baja Cup after Emirati driver Mansour Al Bahlī increased his tally to 212 points following Baja Spain Aragón, the fifth round of the championship. Al Bahlī and co-driver Khalid Al Kindi secured 51 points during the Spanish round aboard their Can-Am Maverick R, giving them a 30-point lead over Argentina’s Fernando Álvarez, who is second with 182 points. Norway’s Hedda Hosås is third with 176 points. Al Bahlī also moved into second place in the overall FIA World Baja Cup…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Rosario Murillo Zambrana, Co-Presidents of the Republic of Nicaragua, on their 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, also sent similar messages of congratulations to the Co-Presidents of Nicaragua. Source: Emirates News Agency

Ras Al Khaimah is expanding the trail and climbing network on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, with route development, trail rehabilitation and new multi-day journeys currently under way.At the centre of the programme is the Grand Loop, an 80km flagship multi-day mountain journey. The route will link existing trails across Jebel Jais with new connections, creating a multi-day journey for hiking, climbing, camping, cycling and exploration, said Marjan, an the investment, hospitality and lifestyle company in Ras Al Khaimah, which is building major projects in the emirate as Al Marjan Island, Marjan Beach and RAK Central among others. Stay up…

AJMAN, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The General Directorate of Federal Central Operations at the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Crisis and Disaster Management Department, held a workshop at the Police Sports and Shooting Club in Ajman to review the Business Continuity Management System. The workshop brought together coordinators and representatives from various police general HQs and departments. The workshop was held under the agenda of the working group tasked with overseeing and implementing the Business Continuity Management System at the Ministry level. Discussions focused on business continuity policies, strategies, and plans, as well as arrangements for coordinated action…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its third quarterly meeting for Business Groups and Business Councils of 2026, bringing together 80 representatives from groups and councils. The meeting explored the latest efforts to support private sector growth and enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s business environment. The chamber presented its latest programmes and services aimed at supporting the interests of the business community, together with initiatives designed to help companies expand and grow across diverse sectors. Participants also explored opportunities to strengthen coordination…

Cinema Akil is bringing BLACKBIRD back to Dubai for its second edition, with a three-day programme exploring Black memory, voice and legacy through cinema. Running from September 25 to 27 at the independent cinema’s home in Alserkal Avenue, the programme will feature screenings, filmmaker Q&As and conversations with special guests. Curated by Shannon Ayers Holden, Associate Director of Community Relations at Alserkal Avenue, this year’s edition is inspired by Nina Simone’s song Blackbird and brings together films connected by a Black point of view. The programme opens with Mira Nair’s 1991 romantic drama Mississippi Masala, starring Denzel Washington and Sarita…

A Dutch museum on Tuesday, September 15, put its entire collection of 88 paintings by Vincent van Gogh on display for the first time since 1984, featuring masterpieces including The Potato Eaters.The Kröller-Müller Museum in the central Netherlands holds one of the world’s largest private collections of works by the 19th-century Dutch master, but the paintings are rarely displayed together.“This makes it one of the largest Van Gogh exhibitions of this century,” the museum said in a statement.The exhibition, titled Van Gogh, All Our Paintings, opens to the public from Tuesday until January.Alongside The Potato Eaters, Van Gogh’s 1885 depiction…

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, delivering a cryptic line in a pre-taped ‘Law and Order: SVU’ spoof with host Mariska Hargitay that immediately invited speculation from fans.In the comedy sketch, Hargitay reprised her iconic character Olivia Benson and investigated whether Swift would attend the Emmys, using a classic red-string crime board. Swift eventually appeared in character, wearing a suit and holding her cat Olivia Benson.According to People, Swift said, “I think what we’re looking for is going to be hiding in plain sight: Saccharide. Aries. From the vineyard. North or…

On Monday, Jawan star Shah Rukh Khan held an ‘Ask SRK’ session, where he interacted with fans and answered their questions. When a fan asked if he had watched Ranveer Singh’s franchise, Shah Rukh Khan praised the films, saying he loved both the parts.”Loved both the parts, fantastic by the whole team!!!,” he wrote. From shattering box-office records to winning hearts, the franchise has become much bigger than just its numbers. Ranveer’s characters have found their own fan following, with Hamza in particular becoming a social-media favourite and a talking point among audiences.Recently, in Reliance’s documentary film Parvah Hai Toh Parivar…

Actor Sydney Sweeney’s new advertisement for a sports platform has been garnering headlines after it received backlash from women athletes accusing the actress of allegedly sexualising women’s sports. The Euphoria’ actress recently stripped down for a new ad for sports trading app Novig, going nude and covering parts of her with a variety of sports equipment. Just days after the ad dropped, several athletes and Olympic champions took to their social media to speak out against the campaign. British athlete Lucy Davis shared a video on her Instagram handle to criticise the new advertisement about women’s sports featuring Sydney Sweeney. She wrote, “I…