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DUBAI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the pricing and opening of subscriptions for the second issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, featuring a five-year tenor. The target AED50 million issuance will be open for subscription from 23 to 28 September 2026 through approved digital channels. The offering provides retail investors, including UAE nationals and residents, direct access to a Shariah-compliant sovereign investment instrument backed by the UAE Government, with a minimum subscription threshold of AED 1,000. Following allocation, issuance, and settlement, the T-Sukuk is scheduled to list and begin trading on Nasdaq Dubai…

SHARJAH, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the plan for Al Freish Lake in the city of Kalba, covering an area of approximately 51,200 square metres, with a storage capacity of up to 28 million gallons of water, in addition to 200 parking spaces to serve visitors. His Highness said, “We are working to complete Al Freish Lake project behind Al Marsh Square, which is approximately 750 metres long. It will be a pleasant park for children, similar to Al Rafisah Dam project.…

SHARJAH, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has received 736 nominations from 57 countries for its 10th edition, bringing together humanitarian experience from across five continents as the award advances through its final selection stages. Organised by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) in collaboration with UNHCR, SIARA will award AED500,000—approximately US$136,000—to an organisation demonstrating tangible and sustainable impact in the lives of refugees and displaced communities. As SIARA reaches its 10th edition, the selected organisation will join nine previous recipients recognised for approaches that have strengthened protection, inclusion, opportunity and long-term…

SHARJAH, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) is participating in the Passenger Terminal Expo Asia 2026 (PTE Asia), taking place on 23rd and 24th September in Singapore. The participation reflects the Authority’s commitment to attending leading international events specialised in the airport and aviation sectors, and to keeping pace with the latest trends and innovative solutions shaping the industry. The delegation is led by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, and includes Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, alongside representatives from relevant departments within the Authority. Sharjah Airport Authority’s…

ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group is heading to New York for its annual Global Investor Roadshow and Conference, held in collaboration with Morgan Stanley on 24th and 25th September 2026. This is part of ADX’s ongoing commitment and engagement outreach to institutional investors across key global financial centres. The ADX event in New York will highlight the investment opportunities Abu Dhabi’s capital markets offer through its leading listed companies, as the ADX supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision and sustainable economic growth as a global capital hub. Ghannam Butti Almazrouei, Chairman…

Russian producers are offering new flavour pairings for familiar desserts – natural jam made from Siberian pine cones and cedar nuts, free from preservatives and artificial additives. Discover how these sweets pair with karak, luqaimat and chebab – and why they have earned the “Made in Russia” status. Published: Tue 22 Sept 2026, 11:10 AM What could be better than time spent over a cup of aromatic tea with your favourite sweets? Perhaps only one thing – if those sweets are natural and free from preservatives and artificial additives. Traditional Russian desserts, crafted by nature itself, will delight your taste…

ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi will host the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix – 2026 Season Grand Final on 28–29 November, organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), as the season-ending event of the Rolex SailGP Championship takes place at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental for the first time. SailGP has announced that tickets are now on sale for the season finale, which will bring together the world’s leading teams to compete for the title and a US$2 million prize in one of the championship’s most prominent events, combining high-speed racing with an engaging spectator experience.…

SHARJAH, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) continues its efforts to promote the ‘Prophet’s Neighbours’ endowment project and to raise awareness of the importance of endowments in sustaining charitable giving. As part of these efforts, the Foundation is presenting the project at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum, which is part of the Sharjah Museums Authority, to highlight its humanitarian mission and its role in supporting empowerment services for orphaned children and their families. The initiative aims to strengthen community awareness and partnerships around the endowment, whose proceeds fund an integrated range of empowerment programmes designed to…

ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the registration of 1,398 university students forming 238 teams from 56 countries for the Khalifa University-UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026, bringing a new generation of innovators into a UAE-led effort to shape how water is sustained in the decades ahead. The Hackathon forms part of Khalifa University’s broader water-focused initiatives in the lead-up to the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, contributing research, innovation, international collaboration and youth engagement to the growing momentum around the global gathering. Through initiatives such as the Global Water…

A Filipino story is about to take the global stage, and Filipinos are already seeing pieces of home in it. Forgotten Island, an animated film inspired by Filipino culture, has debuted with a perfect 100% score on film review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its September 25 theatrical release. It is currently the highest-rated DreamWorks animated film on the website. Rotten Tomatoes’s Tomatometre reflects reviews from professional critics, and Forgotten Island had 28 reviews listed on the platform at the time of writing. The film’s early reception also caught the attention of its stars, with Filipino-American actress Liz Soberano…