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Indian rock band Euphoria is returning to Dubai for a one night concert this September, bringing some of its best known songs back to the stage.Led by singer and frontman Palash Sen, the band will perform at Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City, on September 17, in a show presented by Milestone Entertainment and Knite Entertainment.The concert, held under the theme Back Then. Live Again., will revisit songs that became part of India’s independent music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s.Fans can expect tracks including Maaeri, Dhoom Pichak Dhoom, Aana Meri Gali and Ab Na Jaa.Euphoria became one of the defining bands of India’s…

From being bowled out for nine in their first-ever international match in 2007 to making a hat-trick of Asia Cup appearances, the UAE women’s team have come a long way.Along this journey, there have been several ups and downs, not to forget the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on a place in the 2024 T20 World Cup.But what has never changed is the spirit of the team and the support of the family members of each player.The UAE captain, Esha Oza, admitted that getting to play the 2026 T20 Women’s Asia Cup (August 28-September 13) in Dubai is a huge…

BEIRUT, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE-Lebanon Business Forum, held at the Seaside Arena in Beirut, has brought together government officials and private-sector leaders from both countries to advance trade and investment cooperation. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led the 80-strong UAE delegation to the forum. Dr. Tarek Mitri, Deputy Prime Minister, attended on behalf of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The forum also featured remarks from Amer Al-Bassat, Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade; Fayez Rassami, Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and Transport; Joe Issa Al-Khoury, Lebanon’s Minister of Industry; Dr. Nizar Hani, Lebanon’s…

KAZAN, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the International Oil, Gas and Chemical Exhibition ‘Kazan Oil, Gas & Chemistry’ , which opened yesterday in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and runs until tomorrow, bringing together senior officials, decision-makers, experts and leaders from the energy, oil and petrochemical industries. The forum and exhibition are among Russia’s leading international events specialising in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, providing a platform for major companies, institutions, experts and specialists to…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs brought traders and representatives of the construction materials sector together for a direct dialogue, joined by a select group of leading players across trade, transport, and logistics. The discussion centered on the sector’s key challenges, with participants working toward practical solutions to lower trade costs, speed up shipment movement, and build more resilient supply chains. Representatives from Emirates SkyCargo, flydubai, dnata, DP World, the Dubai Maritime Authority, Dubai Chamber, and the Emirates Shipping Association took part in the meeting, alongside construction materials traders and representatives and Dubai Customs — enabling direct dialogue…

MADRID, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, strengthened his lead in the general classification of the 2026 Vuelta a España after winning Stage 6 on Thursday, claiming his third victory of this year’s race. Pogacar completed the stage in 4 hours, 12 minutes and 40 seconds, edging Spain’s Enric Mas of Movistar Team in the closing metres. Mas finished with the same time, while Belgium’s Ramses Debruyne of Alpecin-Premier Tech took third, 46 seconds behind. The world champion took his tally to 22 victories this season and extended his overall lead to 3…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appear at odds over a question at the heart of U.S. financial policy. How hands-off can policymakers be when it comes to setting a price for money?Warsh has advocated retreating from some of the central bank’s longstanding communication policies in favour of letting markets do the heavy lifting, while Bessent has deployed a number of tools, some of them unusual, in the name of aiding market function.The divide has come into view as the Trump administration steps up efforts to contain long-term borrowing costs — a push whose success appears…

For Dubai-based Malayali musician and lyricist Methil Satheesan, the flavours of an Onam sadya are more than just a festive meal. Over the years, they have taken shape as memories, moods and, now, melodies waiting to be heard. Ahead of Onam, the Palakkad native has created a musical series inspired by some of Kerala’s best-loved traditional dishes, from Inchipuli and Avial to Sambar, Rasam and Mulakooshyam.Satheesan, who has lived in Dubai since 1992 and works as assistant general manager of operations at a construction materials company, writes, composes and sings the songs himself. His newly released music series aims to…

Pakistan bowler Mohammad Abbas took four wickets as his side just edged the first day of the second Test against England at Lord’s on Thursday although the hosts clambered back from a rocky start to end a weather-shortened day on 248-9.After Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl on a muggy morning following some long overdue London rain, Abbas took full advantage of the conditions to wreck England’s top order.A stunning opening spell of 3 for 34 before lunch, including the removal of England skipper Joe Root, put Pakistan in command with the hosts reeling on 80-4 at lunch.But…

AJMAN, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber participated as part of the official UAE delegation, led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, during an official visit to the Republic of Lebanon. The visit aimed to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries and explore new opportunities for cooperation and partnership between their respective business communities. Ajman Chamber was represented during the visit by Abdullah Saeed Al Nuaimi, Member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Member of the UAE–Lebanese Business Council. The two-day programme included a series of economic meetings and events,…