Author: Editorial team
KATHMANDU, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Relief Team held discussions with Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) as part of ongoing efforts to urgently launch a recovery and reconstruction plan and identify priority projects to support the flood-affected areas. The meeting was held at the Authority’s headquarters in the presence of Dr. Dharam Raj Upreti, Chief Executive of Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, and Dr. Ahmed Al Mansouri, Head of the UAE Relief Team. The meeting addressed the latest developments in the humanitarian situation, the needs of communities in the affected areas,…
CAPITALS, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices rose more than 1 percent on Thursday after hitting a near six-week low in the previous session. Spot gold was up 1.1 percent at US$4,310.49 per ounce as of 01:49 GMT, while US gold futures for December delivery were down roughly 1 percent at $4,348.70. Spot silver rose 1.4 percent at $63.83, platinum firmed 1.6 percent to $1,780.55 and palladium climbed 2 percent to $1,295.00. Source: Emirates News Agency
MUNICH, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Director-General of Fujairah Digital Government, and Dr. Ahmed Hassan Almurshidi, Director of Fujairah Geographic Information System Centre, reviewed a range of innovative technological solutions, platforms and applications during their visit to INTERGEO 2026 in Munich, Germany. They explored opportunities to utilise these technologies to support Fujairah’s strategic projects, enhance government data integration, develop the urban planning ecosystem, improve the efficiency of digital services and support data-driven decision-making. The visit comes as part of the Fujairah Government’s efforts to keep pace with the latest global developments in…
DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai has risen to become the world’s number one location for FinTech as ranked by industry professionals in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). A testament to its resilience, the emirate retains its position as the only financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region within the global top ten. In addition to its FinTech leadership driven by Dubai International Financial Centre’s vision to drive the future of finance, Dubai climbed to second place globally for Professional Services. Reflecting the continued trust and confidence in the emirate and DIFC, Dubai’s…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE Group and Hanwha have strengthened strategic cooperation on the development of an integrated air defence system. The two companies signed a Term Sheet at EDGE Group’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, with senior executives from both companies in attendance. The Term Sheet outlines the direction of cooperation related to the UAE’s integrated air defence requirements, including the South Korean Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system, additional Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (M-SAM) capabilities, and the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS). The signing marks a step toward a long-term strategic partnership between the two companies, expanding…
US artificial intelligence (AI) giant OpenAI promised Wednesday to more systemically report instances of its models going off track, while also publishing six new reports on previously undisclosed incidents of AI misbehaviour.The transparency pledge follows a series of incidents at the company that have gradually come to light since July.The most serious involved two OpenAI models that, during testing, spontaneously broke out of their contained environment to access the internet and break into several websites and platforms.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The company’s new reporting framework is intended in part to show outside…
Kim Kardashian has been awarded a symbolic €1 in damages by a Paris court, nearly 10 years after she was held at gunpoint and robbed of jewellery worth more than $6 million.The amount was the compensation requested by the American reality television star in the civil case, reflecting her pursuit of accountability rather than financial restitution, according to the Associated Press.The robbery took place at the Hôtel de Pourtalès during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016. Men disguised as police officers entered Kardashian’s suite, tied her up with tape and zip ties, and stole several valuable pieces of jewellery.The stolen…
Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday.After a woeful start to the Premier League season, Tottenham’s hopes of a morale-boosting cup run came to a dispiriting end at rain-lashed Anfield. They were swatted aside by Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scoring for the Reds.Roberto De Zerbi’s fourth-bottom team are without a win or even a goal in their first four league matches, losing twice and drawing twice.Tottenham’s only win…
DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved the implementation of the New Fourth Corridor project in Dubai. Extending from Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi to Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah, the corridor will span approximately 80km and will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will extend from Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah to Dubai–Al Ain Road at a cost of around AED3.5 billion. The project will…
SHARJAH, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — More than 80 speakers from around the world will take part in the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026), with British entrepreneur and investor Simon Squibb and Indian entrepreneur and AI developer Varun Mayya among this year’s speakers. Taking place on October 14–15 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah, the forum will bring their practical insights in company-building, investment and technology innovation to Sharjah’s business community. Organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, the ninth edition will be held under the theme…