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DAMMAM, Saudi Arabi, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The consortium, comprising Air Arabia Group, Nesma Group, and KUN Holding Company, with majority Saudi ownership, today announced that it will commence operations from King Fahd International Airport on 20 September 2026, following the receipt of its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) yesterday. The airline will initially serve three domestic destinations, Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said: “The launch of our operations from King Fahd International Airport marks a strategic milestone in Air Arabia Group’s growth journey…

HISOR, Tajikistan, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Jazira drew 0-0 with Iran’s Gol Gohar Sirjan on Tuesday at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan in the opening round of Group B of the AFC Champions League Two. The result gave both teams their first point of the competition. In the other Group B fixture, Turkmenistan’s Arkadag defeated Bahrain’s Al Muharraq 1-0 to move top of the group. Source: Emirates News Agency

The UAE’s annual influenza campaign has been expanded this year to cover a wider range of seasonal respiratory diseases, moving beyond a flu-only focus. The 2026–27 Awareness Campaign on Influenza and Seasonal Respiratory Diseases now puts greater attention on infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia, alongside seasonal influenza. Here is what residents need to know: What is new this year? The main change is the wider scope of the campaign. Instead of focusing mainly on seasonal influenza, health authorities are now using the campaign to raise awareness about several respiratory illnesses that become more common during the…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transportation, Channels of Communications and Rural Development of the friendly Democratic Republic of the Congo. During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, including the economic, trade and development sectors, within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the two countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of Jean-Pierre Bemba, highlighting the growing relations…

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx said on Tuesday that it has decided to cease operations, as a prolonged downturn in digital assets shakes up the sector and squeezes out smaller players.Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has languished near two-year lows of around $60,000 for months, after slumping roughly 50% from its October 2025 peak of nearly $130,000.A recent rebound triggered by fears of dollar debasement also proved to be fleeting amid uncertainties over a potential Federal Reserve rate hike and the U.S. Clarity Act, a key crypto bill.Prolonged weakness in the cryptocurrency market, a contraction in overall trading volume and…

On Monday, Jawan star Shah Rukh Khan held an ‘Ask SRK’ session, where he interacted with fans and answered their questions. When a fan asked if he had watched Ranveer Singh’s franchise, Shah Rukh Khan praised the films, saying he loved both the parts.”Loved both the parts, fantastic by the whole team!!!,” he wrote. From shattering box-office records to winning hearts, the franchise has become much bigger than just its numbers. Ranveer’s characters have found their own fan following, with Hamza in particular becoming a social-media favourite and a talking point among audiences.Recently, in Reliance’s documentary film Parvah Hai Toh Parivar…

Kings League MENA revealed its final two teams and the opening fixtures for Split 1 at its Unboxing Show, completing the competition’s 10-team line-up and setting up blockbuster storylines ahead of kickoff on September 18.All 10 Team Presidents joined the special preseason Unboxing Show live stream, during which the final two teams, the opening fixtures, and the player rosters were revealed, and the presidents engaged in lively exchanges as the Split 1 rivalries got underway.Two new Saudi Team Presidents, Raed of RA2 and Abdulrahman Alshahri of Rising Peaks, join the roster of eight previously announced teams, taking Saudi representation in…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in dozens of injuries among civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi…

SHARJAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has highlighted the key features of the inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival in Kalba, a first-of-its-kind heritage, economic, and community platform designed to connect traditional maritime industries with local enterprises. Organised in cooperation with Kalba City Municipality, the festival will run from 24 to 27 September in Al Samar neighbourhood located within the Al Ghail Suburb of Kalba, bringing together more than 65 productive families and home-based fishing businesses, six government entities, and six companies operating in fishing supplies and fish production and processing. Spanning an exhibition…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — ALTÉRRA, the Abu Dhabi-based climate investment fund, and FinDev Canada, Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the Canadian Investment Summit. The agreement aims to mobilize capital at scale for climate investment in emerging markets and developing economies. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to accelerate the global climate transition and expand climate investments in underserved markets through innovative and scalable financial solutions.Under the MOU, ALTÉRRA and FinDev Canada will explore potential collaboration in co-financing and investment opportunities, funds, platforms, and blended finance…