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Pop star Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from his US concert tour was made by organisers, not him, after he failed to defuse the latest show-business furore over the Gaza conflict.Macklemore, a longtime critic of Israel’s assault on Gaza, was axed from the US leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after his “Free Palestine” remarks during a concert earlier this month in New Jersey triggered a backlash.The devastation in Gaza, following militant group Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, has spawned multiple controversies in the entertainment and publishing worlds, with pro-Palestinian, Jewish and Israeli personalities…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were named in India’s ODI squad on Wednesday for the West Indies series starting this month, as the team continue to prepare for next year’s World Cup.Both Rohit, 39, and Kohli, 37, only play the 50-over format internationally after retiring from Test and T20I cricket.Shubman Gill will lead the 15-man squad for the three-match series starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.According to media reports, Rohit’s place was in doubt despite hitting 138 in his last ODI outing against England at Lord’s in July.The two stalwarts of Indian cricket are keen to play in next year’s ODI…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Special Olympics UAE will participate in the second phase of the 10th Special Olympics MENA Regional Games, held in Cairo from 17 to 23 September 2026. The Games format follow a new regional model that will see the Games hosted across five countries. In Cairo, Special Olympics UAE will have 28-member delegation, including coaches, technical and support staff and 15 athletes, competing across four sports; rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, powerlifting and equestrian. In preparation for the Games, the athletes have followed a continuous training program in preparation for the competitions, including specialized technical…
DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The GCC will stage six tournaments on the DP World Tour’s 2027 global schedule, which was announced today. The region hosts four consecutive weeks of golf at the start of the calendar year, and the Race to Dubai will again end in the UAE in November. The Gulf run begins with the Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort from 15th to 17th January, bringing team match play to the start of the calendar year. The Tour then moves to Emirates Golf Club for the 38th Hero Dubai Desert Classic from 21st to 24th…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, welcomed a group of young men and women who have graduated from universities in the UAE and abroad through the scholarship programme of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, celebrating their academic achievements and success. Sheikh Saud emphasised that the knowledge young Emiratis gain extends beyond their own personal journeys, benefiting their nation, communities and families. He highlighted education as one of the most important investments that can be made,…
DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and was briefed on some of the latest technologies and innovative solutions in cybersecurity. He was accompanied by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of the State Security Department in Dubai; His Excellency Lieutenant General Tamim Al…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — A new study by researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has identified the critical barriers that must be addressed before air taxis can become a viable mode of urban transportation in emerging economies. The research provides a structured framework that can help governments, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders develop effective strategies for introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) safely and successfully. Published in the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, the study, Analyzing the Barriers of Adopting Air Taxis in Emerging Economy Context: A Decision-Making Framework, was…
Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari is bringing his live show Khushiyan – A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai this September. The show will take place at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, on September 26, following performances across India and other international cities. Khushiyan centres around a simple question: what truly makes us happy? Laksh explores the idea through humour, personal experiences, memories and observations from everyday life. Before taking his storytelling to the stage, Laksh built an online following under the name “Single.Handedly”, where he shared stories influenced by poetry, Sufi philosophy and his own experiences. He later became an author, publishing The…
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, met with the first cohort of graduates from the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, reaffirming Dubai’s commitment to developing Emirati talent and preparing future leaders. The meeting was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Aisha Miran, Director General of…
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman said he shared Anthropic’s focus on safely managing AI, but flagged risks in the way it trains its Claude chatbot on ideas related to consciousness and welfare interests.Suleyman called for removing all speculation about consciousness from AI training documents, arguing such language could undermine humanity’s ability to control superintelligent systems.”We’re all focused on the same aim, which is to try to control a superintelligence,” Suleyman told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. “I think that’s going to be the greatest challenge that we face in the 21st century.”Suleyman said teaching Claude that it might deserve…