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ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defence has denied media reports claiming that Al Menhad Air Base was targeted by missiles, confirming that such reports are false. The Ministry affirmed that the Armed Forces remain on a high state of readiness to respond to any threats that may arise, in a manner that safeguards the UAE’s sovereignty, security and stability. The Ministry also urged the public to rely on official sources for information and to refrain from circulating rumours or inaccurate information. Source: Emirates News Agency

Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’, with Tom Cruise returning as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle and Anne Hathaway joining the franchise.The high-profile racing film is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 2, 2028, as per Deadline.The announcement was made on August 29 from Daytona International Speedway during NASCAR’s regular-season finale.Cruise also shared the news on his social platforms, posting a picture of himself and Hathaway leaning against a NASCAR race car.The sequel marks the first time Cruise and Hathaway will share the screen. While plot details remain under wraps, Hathaway is expected to play…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved fuel prices for September 2026, with petrol prices adjusted by between 5.56 percent and 5.87 percent. The prices were set under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism, which tracks movements in global energy prices and reflects changes in the domestic market. The approved prices are as follows: Super “98”: AED3.80 per litre. Special “95”: AED3.69 per litre. E-Plus “91”: AED3.61 per litre. Diesel: AED4.30 per litre. Source: Emirates News Agency

Shailene Woodley has recalled the unexpected phone call in which she learned that her scenes as Mary Jane Watson had been cut from 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, despite having already filmed the role alongside Andrew Garfield.Woodley, a two-time Golden Globe nominee, revealed that she had shot three scenes with Garfield’s Peter Parker before being told, roughly a year later, that she would no longer appear in the film.”Oh, we shot it. That was a fun phone call,” Woodley said in a recent interview, according to Deadline.The actor recalled that being cast as Mary Jane had been a major career…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Christine Kangaloo of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of her 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, dispatched similar messages to the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the occasion. Source:…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council, has congratulated students and education professionals today on the start of the new academic year. In a message marking the occasion, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah said, “We congratulate our students, their families, teachers, and everyone across our education sector on the start of the new academic year, and wish them a year filled with learning, success, and achievement.” “In the UAE, education is a holistic journey of human development.…

ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decision to establish the National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies. The programme builds an integrated national pathway that links education, research and development, and talent-building with the UAE’s strategic and advanced industries. It strengthens the country’s readiness for the future through an institutional system that supports innovation, competitiveness, and national sovereignty in vital, priority sectors. The programme forms part of a broader national push to build an education and research system that keeps pace with rapid scientific and technological change,…

DUBAI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) is preparing to resume its sporting activities with the start of the 2026–2027 season, highlighted by the Al Shindagha and Atlantis traditional sailing dhow races in September. At the same time, Victory Team will continue its campaign in the UIM F1H2O World Championship, with the next round scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, later in the month. The Club will open its domestic calendar for the new season with the Al Shindagha Traditional Dhow Sailing Race for the 22ft category, scheduled to take place on either September 12…

DUBAI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police General Command, represented by the General Department of Traffic, organised a dialogue session at the Dubai Police Officers Club on the “Accident-Free Day” initiative. The session was held as part of ongoing preparations for the new academic year, aimed at strengthening collaboration with partners to promote traffic culture and ensure a safe environment for students and all road users. The session was attended by Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, along with representatives from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, the…

LONDON, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester United got their Premier League campaign up and running with a resounding 5–2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Matchweek 2. After trailing early to a Leif Davis strike, United roared back led by captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored a sensational hat-trick and provided an assist. An own goal by Jacob Greaves and a late effort from Bryan Mbeumo sealed United’s first three points of the season, while Chuba Akpom grabbed a late consolation for Ipswich. Chelsea edged out Brighton 4–3 in a thrilling, high-scoring contest at Stamford Bridge. The victory…