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Lionel Richie has stepped out in public for the first time since spending three days in hospital following a health scare last month.The 77 year old singer was spotted attending a dinner party at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on September 19 alongside his longtime girlfriend, Lisa Parigi.According to People, Richie was seen smiling and giving photographers a thumbs up as he left the restaurant.The appearance comes weeks after Richie checked himself into hospital following a performance in St. Louis on August 29.During the concert, the singer spoke about experiencing health issues while on tour and told the audience that…
SHARJAH, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), stressed that the future of technology and innovation requires empowering women to move from participation to influence and decision-making in shaping the future. She underlined the importance of creating an environment that enables women to develop their ideas and transform them into impactful projects and solutions. H.H. Sheikha Bodour made the remarks while opening the seventh edition of the Women in Technology 2026 Forum, organised by SPARK under her patronage, under the theme “The 2050 Mindset.” The…
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) hosted the 17th session of its Rain Enhancement Hub Webinar Series under the title: “Bridging Science and Impact: Insights from UAEREP’s 6th Cycle Awardees on the Journey Ahead.” The webinar featured Prof. Linda Zou, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Victoria University, Australia, Dr. Oliver Branch, Senior Scientist at the Institute of Physics and Meteorology, University of Hohenheim, Germany, and moderated by Dr. Deon Terblanche, UAEREP Strategic Directions Committee. The speakers shared insights from their UAEREP-supported research projects and reflected on lessons learned…
CAPITALS, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures falling 7 cents, or 0.07 percent, to US$99.18 a barrel as of 01:19 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell 35 cents, or 0.39 percent, to US$90.17 a barrel. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating in Al Ain Future Business Forum 2026, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) at ADNEC Centre Al Ain on 23rd to 24th September 2026, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region. The participation forms part of Khalifa Fund’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of Emirati enterprises and strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem across Abu Dhabi. Khalifa Fund’s participation highlights its approach to supporting entrepreneurs in Al Ain through an integrated ecosystem that…
NEW YORK, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met in New York on 21 September 2026, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Ministers express deep concern over the continued humanitarian suffering in Gaza and call upon Israel to immediately fulfil its outstanding commitments under the First Phase of the Comprehensive…
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed and renewed 21 trade and industry partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market, strengthening the emirate’s global commercial network and advancing the objectives of Tourism Strategy 2030. In addition, the organisation was recognised for its commitment to experiential authenticity with an accolade for Best Stand Feature at this year’s show. Designed to immerse visitors in the emirate’s rich heritage, the Experience Abu Dhabi stand was recognised for its striking showcases, from the Liwa International Festival buggy to cultural activations by…
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs is participating in the inaugural edition of the Al Ain Future Business Forum, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, on 23rd and 24th September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. The participation forms part of Abu Dhabi Customs’ efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the business environment, facilitate trade and supply chains, and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification journey. Abu Dhabi Customs’ participation in the forum, held under the…
DUBAI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates today offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Those offering their condolences included His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; His Highness…
ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi is stepping up preparations for the third round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from 3rd to 5th October, with the team heading into the event at the top of the Teams’ Championship standings. The official programme begins on 3rd October with the opening of the paddock, registration and technical scrutineering, before competitive action gets underway on 4th and 5th October, with another highly competitive weekend expected among the championship’s leading teams and drivers. Team Abu Dhabi arrives in China leading the Teams’…