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DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Premier Padel P1 has announced Emaar as title partner for its 2026 edition, which will take place from 8th to 15th November at Hamdan Sports Complex. The partnership marks a new chapter for the tournament, which returns to Dubai with high-level international men’s and women’s competition, alongside hospitality, entertainment and fan experiences throughout the week. The 2026 edition will feature leading players from the Premier Padel circuit, giving fans in Dubai and across the region an opportunity to watch world-class padel competition. Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Director of Emaar Properties, said the partnership…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Technology, talent and a strong focus on customers will be critical to maintaining competitiveness as the travel industry enters its next phase of growth, senior industry leaders said at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The views were shared during the executive roundtable, “From Rebound to Readiness: Shaping What’s Next Across the Travel Ecosystem,” presented by FUTURE& at the ATM Experience Hub. The session brought together decision-makers from destinations, hospitality, technology, digital travel and payments to discuss how organisations can strengthen their readiness for the future. Led by Sita Sahu, CEO and Founder of FUTURE&,…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 16th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Tech Forum (ME-TECH 2026), taking place in Dubai from 14th to 16th September. The forum brings together officials, experts, engineers, scientists, executives, specialists and innovators from the refining and petrochemicals sectors across the GCC, wider Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and other regions. Held under the theme “Empowering the Future of the Downstream Sector,” ME-TECH 2026 continues its nearly two-decade role as a specialised platform for addressing opportunities and challenges facing the refining and…

From earlier diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery to coordinated multidisciplinary care, advances in lung cancer treatment are helping patients recover more comfortably and return to everyday life sooner Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 5:45 PM A lung cancer diagnosis can change your life, but recovery now starts much earlier than it used to. Today, it begins as soon as your care is being planned. Thanks to new techniques such as minimally invasive surgery, better diagnostics and team-based cancer care, many patients are recovering more comfortably and getting back to their daily lives faster. At King’s College Hospital Dubai, UK-trained specialists…

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…