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NAGOYA, Japan, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, Vice President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Executive Office, attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games – Aichi–Nagoya 2026, hosted by Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan. The Games will run until 4 October, bringing together more than 11,000 athletes, around 6,000 coaches and officials, and representatives from 45 countries for over 16 days of competition. The opening ceremony was also attended by Shihab Ahmed Mohamed Abdulrahim AlFaheem, UAE Ambassador to Japan; Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajeri,…

SHARJAH, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), today (Saturday) opened the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, organised by SBA in Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 912 booksellers, publishers, distributors and representatives of e-commerce platforms from 99 countries. The opening ceremony was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and board members of SBA, alongside officials and representatives of cultural institutions, publishing houses and bookstores from the UAE and around the world. Over two days, the conference is addressing practical challenges involved in getting…

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, on Friday, has departed for Japan ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where the jiu-jitsu competition will take place from October 1–3 and feature some of Asia’s leading athletes. The squad includes 16 athletes, comprising 10 men and six women, who will represent the UAE across all weight divisions. The men’s squad includes Omar Al Suwaidi and Khaled Al Shehhi at 62kg, Ahmed Andeez and Omar Alfadhli at 69kg, Mahdi Al Awlaqi and Fahad Al Hammadi at 77kg, Saeed Alkubaisi and Faraj Al Awlaqi at 85kg,…

Bollywood star couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have been blessed with a baby girl, their second child after Dua. On Saturday evening, the couple announced the arrival of the baby girl via Instagram.They shared a cute picture of a baby footprint, expressing happiness as their family expanded from three to four. “Welcome Baby Girl. 19|9|2026 Dua, Deepika and Ranveer,” the post read. A day before welcoming their second child, the couple visited Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings amid the Ganpati festival in the city.Their first child, Dua, is also a September baby. She was born in 2024, six years…

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026) featured a performance titled ‘Bayt Al Hikayat’ (House of Stories), presented by eight People of Determination students from the Art for All Centre – Falaj, part of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. The performance was held as part of the ‘Arabic Through People of Determination Eyes’ initiative, launched by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) in collaboration with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. The initiative reflects the ALC’s vision and aligns with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to promote the inclusion of…

AJMAN, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Digital Department, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department and CPX have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in information technology and cybersecurity. Signed under the sponsorship and coordination of the UAE Cyber Security Council, the MoU aims to support joint efforts to build a safer and more sustainable digital environment. The agreement strengthens integration between government entities and specialised cybersecurity institutions through knowledge exchange, expertise-sharing and the adoption of best practices, helping enhance readiness and response to cyber risks. Cooperation will focus on strengthening capabilities for prevention…

SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh edition of the “Chess & Coffee” event was organised by the Sharjah Ladies Chess & Culture Club at “The Roots” café in Kshishah Park, Sharjah, and attracted about 60 female players as well as families and community members, thus producing an interactive atmosphere in which sport and leisure were combined. The event was intended not only to introduce people to chess and promote its popularity across different sections of society, but also to highlight the club’s services and programmes and its contribution to developing players’ skills. Najla Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the…

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference 2026 has opened in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 800 specialists and experts in fertility, reproductive health, obstetrics and gynaecology, embryology and related fields. Organised by Trust Fertility Clinic at Burjeel Medical City, part of Burjeel Holdings, the conference is being held under the theme “Trust in Evidence, Excellence in Practice”, with the support and participation of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). The event opened in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the…

Dubai, 18th September (WAM) — The 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress began today in Dubai with six specialised workshops covering a range of key topics. The workshops were led by experts and specialists from the United Arab Emirates and around the world. The first workshop, presented by Masooma Al Jasmi from the United Arab Emirates, explored nutrition as part of rare disease treatment. It highlighted the essential role of specialised medical nutrition therapy in managing rare diseases and inherited metabolic disorders, and presented practical dietary strategies that can help achieve metabolic stability and improve health outcomes and quality…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has launched the CYBRANI Practical Training Initiative to strengthen the national cybersecurity talent pipeline by linking university education with practical industry experience. Announced during GISEC Global 2026, CYBRANI will provide university students across the UAE with opportunities to develop practical cybersecurity skills, work on real-world challenges, engage with industry experts and gain exposure to leading government, technology and cybersecurity organisations. The initiative supports national efforts to develop cybersecurity capabilities and prepare a new generation with the technical…