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RAS AL KHAIMAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, headed by Mohamed Mosbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Chamber, discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation and explore promising investment opportunities with Dr. Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul-General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The meeting focused on building stronger partnerships between the business communities of Ras Al Khaimah and India. The Chamber also reviewed mechanisms to encourage businesses to establish new investment and commercial partnerships across various sectors. The two sides stressed the importance of organising reciprocal visits by trade and…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the imposition of strict enforcement measures against the branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in the UAE, in accordance with Article (168-1-C) of Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business. These measures have been taken as a result of violations related to non-compliance with the regulations, laws, and supervisory decisions in force in the UAE, including the requirements and obligations set out under the legislation related to combating money laundering, the financing…

DUBAI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The 11th edition of MEIDAM Dubai 2026 will open on Thursday at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together leading doctors, researchers and innovators from more than 108 countries. The three-day Middle East International Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Congress will run until 26th September, alongside a specialised exhibition showcasing the latest products and technologies in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, the congress features an extensive scientific programme focused on knowledge exchange, advanced clinical training and continuing medical education. The programme…

Ella Langley has broken a major Billboard record after her hit Choosin’ Texas became the longest-running No. 1 song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100.The country singer’s track has now spent 23 weeks at the top of the chart, surpassing the previous record held by Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You, which spent a total of 22 weeks at No. 1.Choosin’ Texas was released in October 2025 and went on to become one of the biggest songs of 2026.The track was co-written by Langley alongside Miranda Lambert, Luke and Joybeth Taylor, with Lambert also serving as one of its…

FUERTEVENTURA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) subsidiary of Space42, and Telespazio Ibérica, part of Leonardo Space, have launched a wildfire-monitoring mission in Spain using high-altitude platforms. The mission’s first flight used the ApusNeo18 HAPS model, which took off from Canarias Stratoport for HAPS and UAS on the island of Fuerteventura as part of the ISSEC project, promoted by Fuerteventura Technology Park. The flight lasted 29 hours and reached an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet, setting two European HAPS flight records while delivering live, high-resolution video and imagery from electro-optical and infrared sensors.…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage. The result reflects the continued development of the UAE’s nuclear security framework and sustained efforts to strengthen the protection and resilience of its peaceful nuclear energy programme. The UAE also ranked joint 15th among 154 countries and areas assessed for supporting global efforts against the theft of nuclear materials, achieving a score of 85 out of 100, an increase of two points compared…

ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2nd to 5th November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems, with confirmed participation from ministers, CEOs and senior leaders across energy, technology, finance and industry. The event will convene the global energy industry in Abu Dhabi as the world enters a new era of rising energy demand, geopolitical volatility, infrastructure constraints and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI),…

Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most competitive luxury destinations. This summer, the group welcomed almost half a million guests across five global hotspots, driven by venues in London, Monaco, Marbella, Miami and…

SHARJAH, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — In implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide a decent standard of living for Sharjah citizens, His Highness has ordered the settlement of debts in 82 cases, totalling AED17,859,829. The directives issued by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah reflect his commitment to monitoring citizens’ circumstances, addressing their needs, and easing the financial burdens on families. These efforts thereby promote family stability and provide citizens with the means to enjoy a decent standard of living. Source: Emirates News Agency

Taylor Swift has announced that her new single Patient Zero will be released on September 25, following several days of hints that new music was on the way.The singer confirmed the track on Instagram, telling fans she had been “impatiently waiting” to share the news.“I’ve been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single ‘Patient Zero’ will be out on September 25,”Taylor wrote, adding that the single would be available to pre-order on her website for 24 hours.Ahead of the announcement, Taylor had been dropping several clues across her social media and website.She changed her Instagram bio by replacing the…