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DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award continues to attract innovators, researchers and institutions worldwide as its fifth cycle enters the final phase, with applications open until 30th September 2026. Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the award carries a total prize value of US$1 million and promotes sustainable solutions to address water scarcity and improve access to safe water, particularly in communities most affected by shortages. Applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive information on their innovations, covering…

DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), alongside its partners and stakeholders, will participate in the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September. The event returns as Dubai’s tourism sector focuses on renewed growth and continued investment, providing a platform to connect with international partners, exchange insights on emerging trends and forge collaborations supporting the emirate’s visitor economy. More than 115 co-exhibitors from Dubai’s public and private sectors will join DET at the Dubai stand, including hotels, destination management companies, tour…

BEIJING, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — China launched two new groups of remote sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The satellites of the Yaogan-53 and Yaogan-56 groups were launched aboard a Long March-4B carrier rocket, and they entered the preset orbits successfully. They are primarily used for scientific experiments, land and resources surveys, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and reduction. The launch marked the 666th mission of the Long March carrier rocket. Source: Emirates News Agency

BEIJING, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to establish the China–UAE Business Advisory Committee (BAC), a business-led platform designed to enable direct private sector engagement and strengthen investment cooperation and connectivity between the UAE and Chinese business communities. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Lin Honghong, Vice Chairwoman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). During the signing ceremony, Yousef Tahnon Al…

Taylor Swift is heading back to the CMA Awards for the first time in a decade.The 36 year old singer confirmed she plans to attend this year’s ceremony on November 18 after receiving a nomination for Single of the Year for I Knew It, I Knew You, her song from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.Taylor celebrated the nomination on Instagram Stories, resharing the CMA Awards announcement and confirming her return to the ceremony.“Looks like i haven’t Yee’d my last Haw thank you CMA! See you there Nov 18.” she wroteTaylor last attended the CMA Awards in 2016, when she took the stage…

Artificial intelligence, robotics and smart mobility, advanced manufacturing, and digital assets and capital form a broad strategic architecture. The structure becomes economically persuasive only when technology, delivery and capital operate as a connected system. A portfolio rebuilt around four distinct roles Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) emerged from the first half of 2026 with a substantially different portfolio. The company disposed of its legacy ICONIQ business, acquired Neurovia AI and QC Capital, and established Alif Holding. It now describes itself as a UAE-based technology group building intelligent infrastructure across four platforms: artificial intelligence; robotics and smart mobility; advanced manufacturing; and digital…

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…