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Gaza documentary NAZA received a 25 minute standing ovation following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, in what is believed to be a new record for the festival.The film, directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, examines the systems used by the Israeli military in attacks that have killed Palestinian civilians in Gaza.The documentary features testimony from 24 current and former Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers, whose identities are concealed. They discuss surveillance, artificial intelligence, targeting systems and how decisions surrounding strikes in Gaza were made.According to an AFP reporter at the premiere, the audience applauded Abraham and…

Jennifer Lawrence has officially joined Instagram, but she has already made it clear that negative comments could send her straight back off the platform.The 36 year old actress launched her public account under the handle @jlaw on September 9, revealing in her bio that her preferred username, @jenniferlawrence, was already taken.In her first video post, Jennifer addressed her decision to finally give Instagram a try after years of largely staying away from public social media.“So yeah, I am giving it a shot. If anyone says anything negative, I will quit immediately, no questions asked,” she said.“If anyone thinks something mean, I’ll know.…

SEOUL, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports jumped 82.6 percent year-on-year in the first 10 days of September, customs office data showed Friday. Yonhap News Agency reported that data from the Korea Customs Service showed outbound shipments reached $34.97 billion during the 1-10 September period. Imports also rose 20.7 percent year-on-year to $24.61 billion during the period, resulting in a trade surplus of $10.36 billion. Source: Emirates News Agency

LISBON, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national endurance team is set to defend its individual and team titles at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses (8-year-olds) in Barroca d’Alva, Portugal. Sponsored by Emirates airline and overseen by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), the 120-kilometre competition features riders from 26 nations across four stages. The 13-strong UAE contingent includes five riders in the main team competition—Salem Hamad Malhoof Al Kitbi, Issa Abdullah Issa, Rashid Al Mheiri, Naser Al Suwaidi, and Ali Al Falasi—alongside eight individual competitors. Following successful weigh-ins, veterinary inspections, and technical briefings, as…

DUBAI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — RX Global, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), today hosted the official press conference for ATM 2026 alongside the event’s strategic partners and key partners, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Rais Travel. Hosted at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, the press conference provided an overview of the 33rd edition of ATM 2026, which will take place from 14th to 17th September at Dubai World Trade Centre. ATM 2026 will bring the travel and tourism community together in Dubai following a period of disruption across the…

Apple has just had one of its biggest September showcases in years, and while the shiny new iPhones, Watches and AirPods naturally grabbed attention, there is one question many users will be asking today: when is iOS 27 coming to my iPhone? The answer is very soon. Apple has confirmed that iOS 27 will begin rolling out as a free update to compatible iPhones on Monday, September 14. The company has not confirmed a precise UAE release time, but Apple’s major iOS updates typically go live around 10am Pacific Time, which is usually around 9pm in the UAE. It may…

BERLIN, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has announced plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany across a number of sectors that represent strategic and development priorities for both countries. These include industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy. The announcement builds on the growing momentum in UAE-Germany relations and coincides with the state visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the country. The investment reflects the UAE’s approach to fostering long-term economic and investment partnerships and its confidence in Germany’s industrial, technological and innovation capabilities. Of the 40 billion…

One of Dubai’s most loved food experiences is coming to an end. Frying Pan Adventures, the homegrown company that has spent more than a decade introducing residents and visitors to the flavours, stories and communities of Old Dubai, has announced that its final season of walking food tours will run from October to December. The business, founded in 2013 by sisters Arva and Farida Ahmed, said the decision had been “building for a while” and was not down to one single reason. In a social-media announcement, the team cited the challenges of scaling a small business, quieter summer months and…

BRUSSELS, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The European Central Bank Thursday raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.5%, indicating that inflation will remain well above its 2% target for an extended period. The bank explained that tension in the region increases uncertainty, warning of upside risks to inflation and downside risks to economic growth. “The conflict in the Middle East continues to generate inflation pressures, and inflation is set to remain well above target for an extended period,” the ECB said in a statement, adding that its decision underscores its commitment to ensuring that inflation stabilises at 2%…

A watch worn by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has drawn attention on social media, with a post identifying it as a special edition from Bahraini brand Nuun Official. In the photograph, Sheikh Mohamed is seen sharing a light-hearted moment with Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, during a reception for citizens attended by a number of sheikhs. Social media users were keen to identify the timepiece, while some described the President’s choice of watch as a reflection of his modesty. While the brand is familiar to some watch enthusiasts…