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Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024.”We made the decision to invite the best player in the world, the symbol of our national team, our captain, Lionel Andres Messi, so that he can have the farewell he truly deserves on October 6 here in…

SHARJAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is taking part in the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, providing a cultural and intellectual presence that underscores its extensive experience in the fields of publishing, documentation and heritage preservation. The institute is also showing a number of titles from its increasing collection of publications relating to heritage, the number of which now goes beyond 1,250. The fact that the Institute is taking part in this major cultural event shows that it sees the book as a means of promoting knowledge and facilitating cross-cultural communication and also as…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — From the changing economics of gaming to the enduring influence of Gulf television, the Dubai Media Council put the forces reshaping media and the creative industries in focus on the opening day of the Arab Media Summit 2026. Through a diverse programme of specialised sessions and conversations, the Council explored the rapid transformation of the sector, the growth prospects of film and gaming, and their expanding role in the digital economy. The Films Forum and Gaming Forum, organised by the Dubai Films and Games Commission, an entity operating under the Council, featured a series…

BEIJING, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Wednesday after an unexpected build in US crude inventories, while investors assessed supply risks. Brent crude futures fell 93 cents, or 0.86 percent, to US$107.82 a barrel at 00:28 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 97 cents, or 0.92 percent, at US$104.86 a barrel. Both benchmarks settled more than US$3 higher on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels since 19th May. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) explored opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange with cultural institutions in Vienna during its official delegation visit to Austria. The programme focused on museum and library management, performing and contemporary arts, talent development, collection management and audience engagement, supporting the Authority’s efforts to advance Dubai’s cultural and creative sector. The delegation included Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Arts, Design and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture; Maitha Ali Al Blooshi, Director of the Emerging Arts Department; Ahlam Al Bannai, Director of Al Jalila Cultural Centre for…

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders opened on September 12, 2026, in the UAE and shoppers have wasted no time securing their upgrade.But a new iPhone is only half the job. With such a high price tag (iPhone 18 Pro price starts from Dh5,099), the right accessories protect your investment and make the phone feel truly yours – from screen protection to fast charging.That’s why we’ve gone through Amazon’s accessories on offer so you don’t have to scroll for hours. Below are the ones that caught our eye and earned a spot on our list. Stock is moving fast.…

Meg Stalter took inspiration from the award itself for her 2026 Emmys look, arriving on the red carpet dressed as a life-sized Emmy statuette.The Hacks actress stepped out in a gold metallic gown designed to resemble the famous trophy, complete with a structured wing-like detail behind her shoulders and a matching gold headpiece.Meg completed the transformation by covering her face, arms and upper body in gold body paint, making the reference clear as she posed on the red carpet.Her appearance came as Hacks returned to the Emmys with several nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series.Stalter plays Kayla Schaefer in the HBO Max comedy alongside Jean…

The spotlight was on Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as Saudi giants Al Nassr arrived in the UAE for the AFC Champions League clash against Al Ain FC.But on Tuesday when the battle began, it was Moroccan star Houssine Rahimi who stole Ronaldo’s thunder, scoring twice as Al Al outclassed Al Nassr 4-0 at the majestic Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.Rahimi netted in the 25th minute and followed up with a second after the break before his brother Soufiane added a third in the 72nd minute, with Giorgos Giakoumakis wrapping up five minutes before the end to give the former champions from…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA) met Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the friendly Republic of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit, in the presence of Elchin Bagirov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, NMA Secretary-General. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen media cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the NMA and the State Advertising Agency of Azerbaijan. Al Hamed affirmed that UAE-Azerbaijan relations are founded on…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Content developers and social media users have a great opportunity and an equal responsibility as they frame the global narrative about the region in a language that is truly global in reach and appeal, emphasised Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council. During a session titled ‘How do we tell our story to the global media’ at the Government Communication Forum held as part of the Arab Media Summit 2026, Dr. Al Nuaimi urged content creators and every person capable of using…