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Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk who soiled herself during a Hyrox competition in Beijing has issued a public apology for continuing the race, forfeiting her win and the points from the event. The 24-year-old suffered incontinence during the solo women’s event but was allowed to carry on and win. Photos and videos posted online showed Wietrzyk with soiled legs and shoes during the competition, continuing to use the mats and equipment at the competition held Saturday in the Chinese capital.The incident led to intense public backlash as users pointed out on social media that other participants had to touch the contaminated…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today witnessed the signing of a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on the closing day of the Arab Media Summit 2026. The MoUs brought together the Dubai Media Council, the Government of Dubai Media Office and the Dubai Press Club with a number of leading government entities and national and academic institutions, with the aim of building media capabilities and developing young talent in media and content creation. The agreements support Dubai’s…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) hosted a specialised international session during the second day of GISEC Global 2026, bringing together members of the International Coalition for Cybersecurity Workforce (ICCSW) to strengthen international cooperation in developing cybersecurity capabilities. The session focused on aligning cybersecurity skills frameworks, professional standards and career pathways internationally, while enabling coalition members to exchange expertise and experiences. Bushra Al Blooshi, Executive Director of Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management at DESC, delivered a keynote address highlighting the development of the coalition and its role in strengthening international cooperation on cybersecurity workforce…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Huawei, Lead Strategic Partner of GISEC Global 2026, is showcasing its vision of Embedded Intelligence and Built-in Resilience at the event in Expo City Dubai, alongside integrated security solutions spanning cloud, computing, networks and data to support secure digital transformation across critical sectors. The company is demonstrating its AI-powered Xinghe AI Unified SASE solution, which achieves a detection rate of up to 95 percent for unknown threats, as well as HiSec NG-SIEM, which enables organisations to correlate attack chains, reduce unnecessary alerts and automate incident response, cutting response times to minutes. Abdulaziz Al Sharhan…
DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 drew the global travel and tourism community to Dubai, with travel buyers representing more than 115 countries attending the four-day event at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 33rd edition featured more than 55 destination stands and brought together tourism authorities, airlines, transport providers, hospitality brands, technology companies, senior executives and procurement professionals from regional and international markets. Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said ATM 2026 provided an important global platform for…
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship will begin tomorrow, Friday, at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, with athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE competing over three days in the Gi category. The championship continues to support the development of jiu-jitsu by providing regular competition, developing young talent and preparing promising athletes to represent the UAE internationally. The competition returns to Abu Dhabi after previous rounds were held across several emirates, with points becoming increasingly important at this stage of the season. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club leads the…
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday but warned they might have to go up if the Iran war drags on, while predicting British inflation will top 4% early next year.The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep rates at 3.75%, in line with July’s vote and matching economists’ median forecast in a Reuters poll.In a surprise, the committee also paused its sales of government bonds for six months and it began a longer-term overhaul of how it shrinks its debt holdings.Despite the expected decision on interest rates, the minutes from this week’s meeting marked…
K-culture fans in Dubai are in for a big treat this September, as the city prepares to host a 10-day festival celebrating the best of South Korea’s food, beauty and culture which have attracted millions of fans around the world.Known as Dubai K-Fest, the event will take place from September 25 to October 4, celebrating South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the emirate.Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the festival is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Further information…
One month into the new Premier League season, excuses about bedding-in processes and newly assembled squads needing time to gel are wearing thin and for Manchester United there is an acute sense of urgency as the international break looms.United are by no means the only ‘big club’ enduring a faltering start to the campaign but after so much pre-season optimism, the spotlight has fallen very much on manager Michael Carrick ahead of Sunday’s trip to Fulham.Only one win in four league games, at home to promoted Ipswich Town, has been compounded by Wednesday’s League Cup exit at home to Brighton…
AL AIN, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered condolences to the family of martyr Officer Cadet Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi at Majlis Zakhir in Al Ain Region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of the martyr, who lost his life while carrying out a training mission in the UAE. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant him His boundless mercy and eternal peace, and to…