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AJMAN, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ajman Chamber, launched the Chamber’s newly redesigned website, with the aim of enhancing customer experience through a clearer, more organised interface, easily accessible content, and a smart assistant that facilitates quick and efficient access to services and information. The launch event, held at the Thara Entrepreneurship Centre, was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with members of the Board of Directors. The redesigned website provides an integrated and interconnected digital platform…

WASHINGTON, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Basel Action Network (BAN), an organisation that monitors the global trade in toxic waste, has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence could sharply worsen the electronic waste crisis, with a first-of-its-kind analysis projecting that up to 617 million tonnes of AI-driven electronic equipment could be retired between 2025 and 2050. BAN said the upper estimate would fill about 23 million 40-foot shipping containers, enough to circle the Earth around six times if placed end to end. The projected waste includes computer servers, graphics processing units (GPUs), networking and cooling equipment, power…

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a French appeals court after being convicted of aggravated rape in a case dating back to 2016. The 41-year-old singer was sentenced on Saturday by an appeals court in Créteil, southeast of Paris. The ruling increases the six-year prison sentence handed down to him by a Paris court in 2023 in the same case. The court also ordered Lamjarred to be taken into custody immediately. French prosecutors had sought an eight-year prison term during the appeal. The case dates back to October 2016, when Lamjarred met a…

ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Group is participating in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the United Arab Emirates at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Abu Dhabi until 1st October, 2026, as Chair of the Congress’ Scientific Content Committee. TRENDS is also participating with an interactive pavilion showcasing its specialised publications, alongside a prominent presence by its Youth Council. Dr. Mohammed Abdulla Al Ali, Chairman of TRENDS Group, emphasised that the Group’s participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal…

WASHINGTON, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on US$30 billion worth of goods in each direction and launch a dialogue on artificial intelligence following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, according to Reuters. A White House statement said the tariff reductions would cover US exports including agricultural products, wood products and cosmetics, as well as US imports including small household appliances, toys and decorations. The White House said the two countries had reached consensus on more favourable tariff treatment for $30 billion worth of non-sensitive goods in each direction. Source:…

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hamid AlZaabi, Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of the UAE National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC), said that the UAE’s hosting of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 underscores the importance of strengthening international cooperation in addressing current and future challenges and exchanging expertise and experiences among countries. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zaabi said the UAE welcomes more than 5,000 participants from around the world to the prominent UN event, expressing…

YouTube star MrBeast joined Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and the team behind the upcoming film Ramayana at a special promotional event in Mumbai on Saturday.The content creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, attended the event alongside Kapoor, Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Videos from the event showed MrBeast interacting with the cast and audience. In one widely shared moment, someone in the crowd called out “Jai Shri Ram”. After appearing unsure of the phrase, MrBeast was helped by Kapoor before repeating the chant, drawing cheers from those gathered. No.1 you Tuber in the world…

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Catherine Ardagh, Minister of State at of Ireland’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of Ireland, said that the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 represents a key and effective pillar in global crime prevention efforts, which is a shared objective among all participants. In statements made today on the sidelines of the congress, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Ardagh thanked the UAE Government for hosting the 15th UN Congress. “It is wonderful to be here. Everyone has come together…

ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati golfers Ahmad Skaik and Ahmed Al Musharrekh will compete alongside leading international players at the Abu Dhabi Challenge, taking place from 30th September to 3rd October at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in Al Ain Region as part of the HotelPlanner Tour. The tournament is staged in partnership with the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), its co-organiser and sanctioning body, and supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Skaik and Al Musharrekh will take two of the places allocated to the EGF, giving them an opportunity to compete alongside leading emerging international…

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Rachel Odoi-Musoke, Senior Technical Advisor at Uganda’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, underscored the importance of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 as an international platform for strengthening cooperation, exchanging expertise and coordinating joint efforts among countries in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Musoke said Uganda’s participation in the congress provides an opportunity to showcase the progress the country has made over the past five years in strengthening community protection, the rule…