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SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has marked Emirati Women’s Day 2026 by highlighting the generations of Emirati women whose strength, knowledge and contributions have helped shape UAE society. “Every Emirati Women’s Day, I reflect on how far we have come, and what that means for the next generation of Emirati women,” H.H. Sheikha Bodour said. She said the advancement of Emirati women has never been the work of one generation alone, but part of a longer story of women whose strength, knowledge and contributions have shaped society across generations. Each generation, she…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has said that Emirati Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements of Emirati women and the foundations that have enabled generations to learn, contribute and lead. In a statement marking the occasion, Sheikha Latifa said, “This year, its expansion into a month of reflection and inspiration under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’ gives us a meaningful opportunity to honour the vision of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman…

MONACO, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — UEFA conducted the draw for the new UEFA Champions League season in Monaco on Thursday, with the league phase set to begin on 8th September. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona, Manchester City, Roma, Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Villarreal, Slovan Bratislava and Como. This will be the third edition of the Champions League under the new format, featuring 36 teams in a single league phase, with each team playing eight matches against eight different opponents. Among the other standout fixtures, Manchester City will face Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Sporting CP, Porto, Napoli, RB Leipzig, AEK…

UAE consumers are increasingly turning to online channels for everything from weekly grocery purchases to electronics and household gadgets, reshaping how brands and retailers engage with shoppers across the country.According to NielsenIQ’s latest Q2 2026 consumer market report, e-commerce remains one of the fastest-growing retail channels in the UAE, reflecting a broader shift towards digital shopping as consumers seek convenience, wider choice and competitive pricing.The UAE’s online FMCG market grew 26.4 per cent in the second quarter, with e-commerce’s share of sales rising from 11.9 per cent to 14.1 per cent. The trend extends beyond groceries, with online sales of…

More than 20,000 people are expected to gather in Dubai on Saturday, August 29, for an inaugural cultural event celebrating Palestinian heritage, traditions and community life in the UAE.The ‘Emirates Loves Palestine’ event will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Organisers said the event will bring together members of the Palestinian community and other residents for a programme of cultural performances, heritage displays, traditional food and community activities.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Palestinian culture and…

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Thursday, with the deal including an obligation to make the Egypt forward’s move permanent next summer.British media said the obligation to buy is for a guaranteed £50 million ($67.96 million), with £10m more in add-ons.”It feels amazing to be here. I’m so excited to get started with the team and I can’t wait to meet the fans,” the 27-year-old said in a statement.”Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in association with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team, convened its fourth panel discussion of the year under the theme “Green Infrastructure and Retrofitting: Upgrading the Built Environment for Net Zero”. The event brought together policymakers, sustainability experts, urban planners, architects, engineers, researchers, industry leaders, educators and students to examine how upgrading existing buildings and urban infrastructure can accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. Discussions focused on green infrastructure, energy-efficient retrofitting, nature-based solutions, circular construction practices and emerging technologies, highlighting…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Media Summit 2026, taking place from 15-17 September, will host globally renowned journalist Hala Gorani in a key session titled ‘How the West Sees Arabs’. Gorani has more than 25 years of experience covering major international events, most recently as host of CNN’s Hala Gorani Tonight. She has reported from around the world and interviewed leading global figures. She is a multiple Emmy Award winner with extensive experience covering international affairs and the Middle East. The Arab Media Summit 2026 will also host a signing of Gorani’s first book, But You Don’t…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has completed final preparations for the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which runs from 28th August to 6th September at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The exhibition, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrates Emirati culture and heritage across falconry, hunting, equestrianism, fishing and outdoor sports. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, ADIHEX 2026 is organised by…

UAE banks are entering a phase of durable, double-digit earnings growth even as pandemic-era credit conditions begin to normalise, according to new research from Bank of America, which says that the sector’s fundamentals remain firmly on solid footing heading into 2027 and 2028.BofA  research analysts Harry Botha and Rahul Rajan expect the cost of risk (CoR) — a key measure of loan-loss provisioning — to tick up from an unusually low 35 basis points in the second quarter of 2026 to around 67 basis points in the third quarter, as the extraordinary boost from recoveries and regulatory support fades. But…