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Lionel Richie is back home and recovering after a recent hospital stay following his concert in St. Louis, according to ABC News.The singer performed at The Muny’s annual summer finale concert on Saturday night. A source close to Richie’s tour told ABC News that the singer went to the hospital as a precaution after the performance.According to TMZ, some people at the concert said Richie appeared to struggle towards the end of the show. He reportedly performed his final song, “All Night Long,” while sitting down.The hospital visit comes more than two months after Richie faced a similar situation during…
Ryan Reynolds is heading to Abu Dhabi this month as one of the major speakers set to appear at LIVEX 2026.The Hollywood actor, producer and entrepreneur will take part in the inaugural Livability and Investment Exhibition, which will run from September 29 to October 1 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.Organised by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, the three day event will bring together figures from entertainment, technology, government, investment and sustainability to discuss the future of cities and quality of life.Reynolds is expected to draw on his experience across entertainment and business. Alongside starring in films including Deadpool and Free Guy,…
SHARJAH, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Khorfakkan Port, part of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, has welcomed MSC MARIELLA, one of the world’s largest container vessels, with a capacity of 24,346 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) measures around 400 metres in length and more than 61 metres in width. Its arrival highlights Khorfakkan Port’s capability to accommodate the latest generation of mega container ships and meet their operational and logistics requirements. The port’s strategic location on the UAE’s eastern coast provides direct access to the Gulf of…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting explored the strategic partnership between the UAE and the US and its continued growth across various fields. The two sides stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination to advance mutual interests and promote security, stability and peace in the region and around the world. The two sides discussed efforts to promote tolerance, coexistence…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Ülle Madise on her election as President of the Republic of Estonia. 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, sent similar congratulatory messages to President Ülle Madise. Source: Emirates News Agency
BERLIN, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Megren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, visited a number of German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) commands and units during his current visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of a programme aimed at strengthening security cooperation and exchanging expertise between the two sides. The visits included the Directorate of Readiness and Rapid Response Police (Direktion Bundesbereitschaftspolizei) and the Aviation Group in Blumberg, the Federal Police Inspectorate in Frankfurt, and the Federal Police Inspectorate at Berlin Airport. During the visits, the National Guard Commander was received by…
IMOLA, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Kinetiz is stepping up preparations for its first Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) race outside Yas Marina Circuit, using high-precision simulation technology to prepare for the challenges of Italy’s Imola Circuit. C.K., Director of the UAE Kinetiz team, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that Imola’s elevation changes, tight corners and limited overtaking space present significantly different technical challenges from Yas Marina Circuit. Ahead of Saturday’s race, he said the team had developed a high-precision simulation system that closely replicates real track conditions, enabling it to test the autonomous car under different scenarios,…
CAPITALS, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold held steady on Friday and was poised for a small weekly gain, as attention turned to highly awaited US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. Spot gold held its ground at $4,477.10 per ounce, as of 02:11 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.4 percent to $4,522.60. Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.3 percent to $66.78 per ounce but headed for a weekly gain. Platinum lost 0.8 percent to $1,811.28 and palladium declined 0.4 percent to $1,415.75, with both metals on track for slight…
A free lunch may still brighten up a workday. So might a team dinner, an office celebration or a pantry stocked with coffee and snacks. But when it comes to deciding whether to accept a job offer — or stay in one — UAE employees appear to be looking far beyond the usual workplace extras. A recent study by employee-experience platform NAVO, based on responses from more than 3,000 employers and employees across the UAE and GCC, found that health benefits were the most valued workplace offering. Wellbeing came close behind, while flexible and remote working arrangements followed right after.…
Abu Dhabi, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the credentials of a number of newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. His Highness the President welcomed the new ambassadors and wished them success in their roles in strengthening relations between the UAE and their respective countries. He affirmed that UAE authorities would provide them with the necessary support to facilitate their missions and enable them to carry out…