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CAIRO, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has condemned the Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates involving a drone. In a statement issued today, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif categorically rejected these blatant attacks and the threat they pose to civilian security and regional stability, calling on Iran to respect the principles of good-neighbourliness and halt the attacks against its Muslim neighbours, which are prohibited under Islamic law. Source: Emirates News Agency
An ex-street gang leader accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas was convicted of murder on Monday for his role in a long-unsolved crime that silenced one of rap music’s most influential voices.A jury in Clark County, Nevada, deliberated for nearly three hours before finding Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, guilty of a single count of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon, capping an 11-day trial in a downtown Las Vegas courtroom. Davis will face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole at his…
LONDON, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Joe Dean won his maiden DP World Tour title on home soil as he made a remarkable 11 birdies in 24 holes on the final day of the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo. Dean was on the EuroPro Tour as recently as 2022 and did not play any ranking golf at all in 2023, the same year he earned his DP World Tour card through the Qualifying School. Dean was on the EuroPro Tour as recently as 2022 and did not play any ranking golf at all in 2023, the same…
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the United Arab Emirates, affirming that this act of aggression constitutes a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and poses a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents. The Council also condemned the Iranian missile attacks targeting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, reaffirming its categorical rejection of all forms of aggression against the sovereignty of states and the integrity of their territories. The Muslim Council of Elders reiterated its position that attacks against neighboring countries, the…
BERLIN, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Megren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, met with Dr. Dieter Romann, President of the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei), at the beginning of his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. The Commander of the National Guard’s visit to the Federal Republic of Germany comes at the invitation of the President of the German Federal Police and is aimed at further developing joint security cooperation between the two friendly countries. Source: Emirates News Agency
SEJONG, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s industrial output remained flat in July from a month earlier due to a base effect and a strike in the automobile industry, data showed Monday, while retail sales lost ground and facility investment advanced. Industrial production remained unchanged in July from a month earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. Industrial output fell 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent in April and May, respectively, before rebounding 2.4 percent in June. Output in the mining and manufacturing sector, a key pillar of the economy, edged up 0.2 percent…
ABU DHABI,31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Argentine legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina duty after winning 207 caps. The 39-year-old, who made his Argentina debut in 2005, won the World Cup in 2022 and was a runner-up this summer and in 2014. He also secured two Copa América titles. Messi wrote in a statement: “It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts deep down – but I understand that the time has come. I swear to you that I always gave it my all – not just in these last few years when we won…
ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Japan Oil Development Co., Ltd. (Inpex) highlighted the cultural parallels in falconry and raptor conservation between Japan and the United Arab Emirates during its participation at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026). Masato Kamiya, Country Chair Abu Dhabi, Managing Director of Inpex, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the event serves as a platform to deepen ties by celebrating shared values, noting ongoing collaborations with local entities such as the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the Emirates Falconers’ Club. The company’s pavilion features traditional Japanese crafts,…
DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Media Summit Organising Committee announced that the Ministers of Information from Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon will participate in this year’s Summit, joining senior regional and international figures to discuss the future of the media industry. Scheduled to take place from 15-17 September 2026, the Summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of…
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has revealed continued strong growth in new economic licences issued to Emirati businesswomen and entrepreneurs, underscoring the success of initiatives and policies to empower women and increase their positive contribution to socio-economic development. ADRA reported that 3,058 new economic licences were issued to Emirati female entrepreneurs and businesswomen during the first half of 2026 (January to June), representing 6.4% rise compared with 2,873 licences issued during the corresponding period in 2025.…