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DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police, in partnership with the UAE National Anti-Doping Agency and Dubai Sports Council, will organise the Anti-Doping in Sport Forum on 17th September under the theme “Protecting Sports… Protecting the Community”. The forum will bring together experts, officials and researchers from sporting, health, security and academic institutions in the UAE and overseas to strengthen athlete protection and promote clean, fair and responsible sport. Coinciding with the start of Dubai’s sporting season, it aims to raise awareness of doping’s health, legal and ethical consequences, particularly among young and emerging athletes. The event was announced…

IMOLA, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has concluded Europe’s first fully autonomous multi-car race, held at Italy’s Imola Circuit as part of the ACI Racing Weekend. The UAE’s Kinetiz team won the league’s inaugural international race, contested over 12 laps on one of the world’s most technically demanding motorsport circuits. A2RL is organised by ASPIRE, the grand challenges arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council, bringing together leading players in Abu Dhabi’s autonomous mobility ecosystem under the strategic oversight of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council. The league has evolved from a…

Apple TV’s horror-comedy Widow’s Bay emerged as the biggest winner across the first two nights of the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, collecting eight prizes.The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny followed with seven awards, while reality competition The Traitors secured six.Other major winners included DTF St. Louis, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Pitt, Pluribus and Spider-Noir.Several performers also reached career milestones during the ceremonies. Julie Andrews made Emmy history at the age of 90 by winning Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for Bridgerton, while David Harbour, Linda Cardellini and Shailene Woodley earned their first…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in AIM Congress 2026, which opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until 9th September, showcasing Ras Al Khaimah’s growing proposition as a competitive destination for investment and business expansion. RAKEZ is participating as a co-exhibitor within the Ras Al Khaimah Pavilion, alongside Marjan, RAK Chamber, RAKBANK, RAK Properties, RAK Innovation City and other participating entities, collectively presenting the breadth of the emirate’s business and investment ecosystem to global investors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Commenting on the significance of AIM Congress, RAKEZ Group…

Practical steps around early care, health insurance, mental wellbeing and prevention can help UAE residents make more confident health decisions for themselves and their families Published: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 2:29 PM Making good health decisions is not always straightforward. Most people do not delay care because they are ignoring their health. More often, they are trying to work out what is serious enough to act on. Is it stress, or something more? Should you wait another week? Do you need a specialist, or is a GP the right place to start? Will insurance cover the consultation or treatment? These…

Superstar Mammootty’s 75th birthday began with a special update for his fans as the title and first-look poster of his upcoming film with director Nithish Sahadev, ‘Mela’, were unveiled on Monday.The makers shared the first-look poster on social media handle with a special wish for the actor,  ‘Wishing Our Dearest Mammukka very Happy Birthday,” wrote Nithish Sahadev on InstagramMammootty also shared the update with his fans, “Presenting The Title & First Look Poster of Our 9th Production Venture #MELA Directed by Nithish Sahadev.”The first-look poster presents Mammootty in an intense and rugged avatar. The veteran actor is seen wearing a…

ABU DHABI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), in partnership with Union Assessment and Quality Accreditation (UAC), has launched the Gulf region’s first Digital Skills Card, providing a secure, digitally verifiable record of professional skills and qualifications. The initiative advances the adoption of blockchain-verifiable workforce credentials in the GCC and the wider Middle East and North Africa region, strengthening trust, transparency and workforce mobility. Each card is linked to a certification awarded through personnel conformity programmes accredited by QCC and delivered by UAC. Employers, regulators and other stakeholders can scan a QR code…

ABU DHABI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has launched Sei Saadiyat, a residential development in Saadiyat Cultural District. The first phase of Sei Saadiyat features 265 homes across two residential buildings, while the full development comprises 778 homes across six buildings. Residents of Sei Saadiyat are within easy reach of Saadiyat Cultural District’s established institutions, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, as well as the wider lifestyle experiences of Saadiyat Island. In line with Aldar’s sustainable building practices, Sei Saadiyat is targeting Estidama Pearl 3, with smart community…

KATHMANDU, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Search and Rescue Team has continued its field operations in Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authorities in search and rescue operations and in responding to the aftermath of the devastating floods that struck the country. Field operations are continuing in coordination with the Nepalese authorities in Rasuwa, using advanced equipment and technologies to conduct ground surveys. Drones are also being deployed for aerial imaging and surveying and to produce three-dimensional maps. These operations are helping accelerate search…

DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Parkway International Contracting a main construction contract worth more than AED590 million for the delivery of 394 apartments across four residential buildings as part of Phase 3 at City Walk Crestlane. According to a press release issued today, construction has already commenced, with completion anticipated by Q3 2028. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said, “Crestlane’s continued expansion reflects sustained demand for design-led urban living in central Dubai. This main construction award advances the next stage of delivery.” Source:…