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SHARJAH, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) honoured winners of the 26th Sharjah Prize for Library Literature on Monday at the opening of the fifth Sharjah Prize for Library Literature Forum, which brings smart leadership in libraries into focus during its two-day programme at Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) headquarters. The inaugural day focused on “Smart Leadership in Libraries in the fourth age of libraries” and was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, alongside officials, academics, researchers, library directors, and sector specialists. Discussions explored leadership and strategic planning in knowledge institutions, while the top…

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards may have been about celebrating television’s biggest shows and stars, but one of the night’s most unexpected appearances came courtesy of a pop superstar and her famously named cat.Taylor Swift made a surprise pre-recorded cameo during the Emmys telecast from Los Angeles on September 14, appearing in a playful Law & Order: SVU-inspired sketch alongside host Mariska Hargitay.Swift wasn’t at the ceremony in person, but that didn’t stop her brief appearance from quickly becoming a talking point among viewers, particularly Swifties watching around the world.The sketch saw Hargitay step back into the shoes of her…

Country star Reba McEntire paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmys, performing Parton’s 1983 song ‘Appalachian Memories’ during the ceremony’s in memoriam segment.The tribute honoured Parton, who died on August 25 at the age of 80 from cancer.Before McEntire took the stage, Sally Field, Parton’s co-star in Steel Magnolias, delivered an emotional introduction, describing the country icon as “a real giant” and an “angel on Earth.”The ceremony then showed archival footage of Parton introducing “Appalachian Memories” at the 1983 Emmys, before McEntire performed the song with an orchestral arrangement.McEntire, a longtime friend of Parton who collaborated…

CAPITALS, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after touching a more than one-month low in the previous session, while investors geared up for the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision for clues on the future path of monetary policy. Spot gold was little changed at $4,300.96 per ounce, as of 01:57 GMT, after hitting its lowest point since 7th August on Monday. US gold futures were down 0.3 percent at $4,341.10. Spot silver edged 0.1 percent higher to $63.28, platinum lost 0.1 percent at $1,757.46 and palladium fell 0.7 percent to $1,283.61. Source: Emirates News Agency

Charithra Chandran believes the entertainment industry has lost some of the momentum it gained around representation since the second season of Bridgerton was released in March 2022. Speaking to Khaleej Times during the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Abu Dhabi, the British actress gave a candid response when asked whether the industry had genuinely changed since she appeared as Edwina Sharma in the Netflix period drama. The 29-year-old British actress was born in Perth, Scotland, to Tamil Indian parents. She spent part of her early childhood in Tamil Nadu before returning to the UK, where she was raised.…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Fiker Institute marked its fifth anniversary on Saturday by hosting a special event attended by Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University. The event was also attended by Geraldine McCafferty, British Ambassador to the UAE; Maria Belovas, Ambassador of Estonia to the UAE; Liashenko Oleksii, Consul-General of Ukraine; Aliaksei Zhaldybin, Consul-General of Belarus, alongside a number of the Institute’s partners, collaborators, and guests. In a special address, Zaki Nusseibeh described the occasion as a signficiant milestone for Fiker Insitute, adding,“It is my perception that the…

Quirky horror series “Widow’s Bay” cleaned up at Monday’s Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show “The Pitt” won again for best drama.Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay,” which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an isolated New England island that appears to be haunted, emerged as one of the most talked-about debut series of the year, and now has the trophies to back up the buzz.With 14 total awards, “Widow’s Bay” bested the previous record for a comedy set just last year by Seth Rogen’s Hollywood…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, will speak at the opening of this year’s Arab Media Summit, the event’s Organising Committee announced. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Summit will feature the Syrian President in a key dialogue session during its official opening tomorrow. The event runs in Dubai from 15 to 17 September. The Summit brings together senior government officials, media leaders, thought leaders, writers, content creators and industry professionals from around the world to…

DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli opened their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a 1-0 victory over Iran’s Tractor FC at Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Monday. Yuri César scored the only goal in the 22nd minute, earning Shabab Al Ahli their first three points of the league stage. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai continues to strengthen its network and add capacity as it responds to resilient travel demand. The airline has restored operations to 85% of its network, demonstrating the agility of its business model and its ability to progressively adapt to a changing operating environment. This flexibility has enabled flydubai to grow to more than 125 destinations across its network in 56 countries. flydubai has also added capacity in key markets, built on the confidence in the long-term fundamentals of travel demand. Over the last few months, flydubai has continued to expand its network by…