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MOSCOW, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE representative Khamzat Chimaev needed just one minute and 34 seconds to pin former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the headline bout of the Real American Freestyle tournament in Moscow. The showcase in the Russian capital brought together high-profile Olympic and world wrestling talent. Two-time Olympic gold winner Abdulrashid Sadulaev earned an 8-6 win over the United States’ Zac Braunagel, while Kyle Snyder successfully defended his title by topping Akhmed Tazhudinov 11-5. Kyle Dake also held onto his championship strap, edging Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau 7-6. Dominant technical superiority decisions of 10-0 were recorded by…
ABU DHABI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) –An Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking sale of AED 2.1 million ($571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making it the highest value a falcon has ever been auctioned for. Bidders competed for the prized Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon, which originated from the United States, with the winning bid setting the highest price a falcon has ever been auctioned for. The Gyr Pure Ultra White is prized for its exceptionally rare white plumage, pure lineage, and striking appearance, making it…
BADEN-BADEN, Germany, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Saddadd, owned by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, landed the Group 1 Grosser Preis von Baden at Iffezheim Racecourse in Baden-Baden, Germany, on Sunday. Trained by Roger Varian and partnered by Jack Mitchell, the four-year-old colt held off runner-up Parachutiste by half a length to cover the 2,400-metre distance in 2:27.66. The victory sealed a third Grosser Preis von Baden title for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum following earlier wins in 1992 and 2001, while marking a breakthrough first career Group 1 success for jockey Jack Mitchell. Source: Emirates News…
ABU DHABI,6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The AJP Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 concluded today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi after three days of competition. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) and sponsored by EDGE Group, the championship attracted more than 2,000 male and female athletes representing 90 countries. The final day featured competitions for boys and girls in the teen and youth divisions, alongside professional contests for purple, brown and black belt holders. The championship concluded with highly competitive bouts and advanced technical performances, capping three days of action featuring broad international participation. The final day’s…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the Dubai Anesthesia Conference and Exhibition (DACE 2026), which concluded in Dubai today, examined cardiac risk and monitoring in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, paediatric and regional anaesthesia, and neuropathic pain management. The inaugural edition attracted more than 350 participants from 14 countries, including over 35 international and regional speakers. Discussions focused on myocardial injury following non-cardiac surgery, non-invasive cardiac output monitoring and haemodynamic instability, alongside preoperative cardiology referrals and gastric ultrasound. The second day also featured a hands-on workshop on ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, focusing on nerve blocks, catheter techniques and…
ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme A Legacy of Pride, organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club. H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured several national and international pavilions participating in the exhibition, and reviewed a range of products and innovations presented by exhibitors that contribute to preserving Emirati heritage associated with hunting and equestrianism, enhancing its sustainability and passing it on…
ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) participated virtually in the sixth meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Bank Governors’ Committee, held today via videoconference to discuss ways to further enhance financial cooperation among GCC countries. The CBUAE delegation was led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and included Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of the International and domestic Affairs, along with senior CBUAE officials. During the meeting, the Committee discussed key issues related to recent monetary and…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched his new book, “The Letters”, the second part of the “Lessons from Life”. The book opens with a letter addressed to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first of twenty-six letters that make up the collection. In the letter, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reflected on milestones from the journey of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and on qualities he has come to know in him over decades…
SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, Executive Director of the Sharjah Charity International (SCI), announced the graduation of the second cohort of the association’s “Makers of Good” programme, comprising 13 graduates. This initiative is part of SCI’s efforts to instill a culture of charitable work and promote the values of giving and volunteering among children and youth. Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem stated that the graduation of the second cohort of “Makers of Good” is part of a strategy developed by SCI to be an integral part of the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah. This strategy…
SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has launched “Impact Rooted in Values”, a digital educational initiative designed to instill social and human values in children through storytelling, music and animation. The first episode of “Impact Rooted in Values” will be released on Monday, 7 September 2026. The initiative presents values through engaging, memorable content that children can relate to and apply in their daily lives, moving away from direct instruction and instead using creative formats that reflect the way children naturally learn and interact with digital media. The initiative comes…