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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…

ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the exceptional success and strong investor demand for the inaugural issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a second issuance with a five-year tenor. The new issuance aims to broaden participation by UAE nationals and residents in sovereign investment instruments while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global financial centre and a leading destination for Islamic finance. The issuance reflects the Ministry of Finance’s comprehensive financial vision to advance financial inclusion and foster a culture of long-term saving and investment, in line with…

DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Media Council (DMC) and the Advertising Business Group (ABG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industry frameworks for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising, and launch initiatives to develop talent and strengthen governance across the sector. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit 2026, advances the Council’s vision of building a globally competitive media industry that leads in innovation and sets the benchmark for responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The MoU was signed by Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media…

ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, launched its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Study: UAE, focused on food and beverage manufacturers, during the Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, which concluded yesterday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The study found that UAE manufacturers are adopting industrial AI faster than the global average, with 23 percent already considering AI a core part of operations, compared with 16.3 percent globally, while 59 percent expect AI to have a transformational impact on their organisations by 2030, compared with 42.2 percent globally. Meanwhile,…

ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been awarded an overall 5+ Stars rating by QS Stars, recognising the university’s performance across a broad range of academic and institutional areas and marking another significant milestone in its continued pursuit of excellence. The 5+ Stars rating was awarded following rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of ADU’s performance against the QS Stars methodology. QS Stars assesses institutions against established international standards across a broad range of performance indicators, providing a comprehensive evaluation of their individual strengths. As part of the assessment, ADU achieved five stars…

India’s Tata Sons said Thursday its board had voted to reappoint N. Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five-year term after he rescinded his decision last month to not seek another term.Tata Sons is the principal holding company and promoter of the Tata Group, a $180 billion conglomerate whose interests range from salt to software.The board meeting comes a month after Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment following months of friction with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The board’s nomination and remuneration committee asked Chandrasekaran to reconsider, Tata…

Selena Gomez has opened up about getting older, saying she is embracing the changes that come with ageing rather than being afraid of them.The 34 year old singer and actress spoke about ageing in a new interview with People, where she was named the magazine’s first Beauty Impact Award recipient.“Getting older has been so much fun. I’m not scared at all. I love getting older,” Selena said.She also acknowledged that her appearance will naturally change over time.“Things are going to change and things are going to sag, but you’re alive,” she said. “I think age is just a number in many…

Dubai Basketball will begin its pursuit of the first silverware of the 2026/27 season this weekend as it competes in the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on 18–19 September.The newly launched competition brings together four of Europe’s leading basketball clubs in a Final Four format, featuring reigning EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus, EuroLeague runners-up Real Madrid, 2024/25 EuroLeague champions Fenerbahçe Istanbul, and host-nation representatives Dubai Basketball.The tournament also marks the beginning of a new era for Dubai Basketball under head coach Xavi Pascual, who will lead the team in its first competitive appearance of the season. The…

MANAMA, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the 26th meeting of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain. The Minister’s participation, alongside a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening joint Gulf action, coordination and integration among GCC member states in the areas of higher education and scientific…