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DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cycling Federation and AB Investment have signed a strategic partnership and sponsorship agreement aimed at supporting national teams and clubs, developing athletes’ capabilities, and nurturing emerging Emirati talent to further strengthen the UAE’s presence in cycling competitions at local, regional, and international levels. It also recognises the role of sport in developing individuals, empowering young people, and promoting the values of discipline, determination, teamwork, and national pride. The agreement was announced during a press conference held at Palazzo Versace Dubai in the presence of Eng. Mansoor Juma Bu Osaiba, Chairman of the…
SHARJAH, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Arada, inaugurated the five-star Vida hotel in Naseej District at Aljada on Wednesday. H.H. Sheikh Sultan cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the hotel, before touring its facilities, including restaurants and cafés offering a range of international cuisines with capacity for around 250 people. He also toured the hotel’s 175 rooms, comprising 129 rooms with king-size beds, 32 twin rooms, three rooms equipped for People of Determination, 10 suites and a 305-square-metre penthouse. The penthouse features three bedrooms,…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Awards, in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood, hosted a session titled “The Next Generation of Giving”, featuring Abu Dhabi Awards Young Ambassadors. The session was held as part of the Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas programme, which is taking place during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi. Moderated by Khalifa Al Kaabi, a member of the UAE Children’s Parliament and one of the Abu Dhabi Awards Young Ambassadors, the session highlighted the role of children and young people in…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, today published its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting measurable progress across its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. The company recorded a 30.9 percent reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions across operated assets, alongside progress in social impact, continued strong safety performance and strengthened ESG governance. Mubadala Energy’s 2025 sustainability report also outlined a 12.4 percent reduction in average emissions intensity, as well as a 33.9 percent decrease in flared gas intensity across the operated portfolio. Commenting on this year’s report, Adnan Bu…
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is one of the fastest-growing battery energy storage markets in the Middle East and Africa, with its market value expected to reach about US$3.25 billion by 2030, according to Jack Chen, Head of Energy Storage, MEA Region at Trinasolar. Chen said the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 41.2 percent between 2025 and 2030. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, Chen said the UAE is a strategic market for Trinasolar, the parent company of Trina…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The All-Star Sumo Competition, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena on 26th September, marking the UAE’s first international professional sumo competition and bringing one of Japan’s oldest and most distinctive sporting traditions to the capital. Nine elite rikishi from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt will compete across 36 bouts, bringing together athletes with world championship titles, Emperor’s Cup honours and decades of professional competition. For spectators, the event will extend beyond the bouts themselves, with a formal ring-entering…
For many years, it seemed that the murder of Tupac Shakur, in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip in 1996, might never result in a suspect’s arrest, let alone a conviction. The police had theories about the assailants but lacked evidence. The white Cadillac that carried the shooter was never recovered. Neither was the gun. As the years passed, “Who shot Tupac?” became shorthand for an unsolvable mystery. But on Monday — a week shy of 30 years since the shooting — a jury in Las Vegas convicted a former member of the South Side Compton Crips of…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Stern School of Business at New York University Abu Dhabi (Stern at NYUAD) on Wednesday welcomed its inaugural Executive MBA cohort. The programme brings together senior professionals from across the region into a 23-month curriculum designed to develop advanced leadership capabilities in an increasingly globally connected world. As the highest globally ranked US business school offering an EMBA in the MENA region, the programme offers a flexible part-time structure that allows experienced professionals to pursue their education without pausing their careers. This format enables organisations to retain and further develop their top…
Netflix is set to release a docuseries about late actor Matthew Perry titled The One About Matthew Perry on October 27.According to a press note from the streaming platform, Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, will serve as a key voice in the three-part series, which will also feature unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family archive.Netflix said the series “traces his journey from rising comedic star to the man the world still loves as their favourite Friend”, while exploring “candid new details on his private struggles, honouring the legacy of honesty and advocacy he leaves behind”.Mary Robertson, best known…
Ariana Grande has concluded her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour, marking the beginning of her planned break from the public eye.The 33 year old singer performed the final show of her 41 date tour at London’s O2 Arena on September 1, where she became emotional while thanking fans for their support.“This has been such an extraordinary experience. Thank you for ten beautiful London shows and for forty one incredible tour shows,” Ariana told the crowd.“I have the best fans in the entire world,” she continued. “I have loved every minute of this with you all, and I just want to make sure I…