Author: Editorial team

Egypt’s Amina Orfi will become the youngest-ever women’s world number one in squash when rankings are released on Monday, capping a rise that has made the 19-year-old the leading figure in the sport just as it prepares for its Olympic debut in 2028.At 19 years and two months old, Orfi will break a record that has stood since 1984, when New Zealand great Susan Devoy climbed to the top of the rankings at the age of 20 years and two months.The Egyptian secured the historic milestone by winning the Qatar Classic in Doha on Friday, defeating compatriot and world number…

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026) featured a performance titled ‘Bayt Al Hikayat’ (House of Stories), presented by eight People of Determination students from the Art for All Centre – Falaj, part of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. The performance was held as part of the ‘Arabic Through People of Determination Eyes’ initiative, launched by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) in collaboration with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. The initiative reflects the ALC’s vision and aligns with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s efforts to promote the inclusion of…

SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh edition of the “Chess & Coffee” event was organised by the Sharjah Ladies Chess & Culture Club at “The Roots” café in Kshishah Park, Sharjah, and attracted about 60 female players as well as families and community members, thus producing an interactive atmosphere in which sport and leisure were combined. The event was intended not only to introduce people to chess and promote its popularity across different sections of society, but also to highlight the club’s services and programmes and its contribution to developing players’ skills. Najla Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the…

AJMAN, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Digital Department, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department and CPX have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in information technology and cybersecurity. Signed under the sponsorship and coordination of the UAE Cyber Security Council, the MoU aims to support joint efforts to build a safer and more sustainable digital environment. The agreement strengthens integration between government entities and specialised cybersecurity institutions through knowledge exchange, expertise-sharing and the adoption of best practices, helping enhance readiness and response to cyber risks. Cooperation will focus on strengthening capabilities for prevention…

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference 2026 has opened in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 800 specialists and experts in fertility, reproductive health, obstetrics and gynaecology, embryology and related fields. Organised by Trust Fertility Clinic at Burjeel Medical City, part of Burjeel Holdings, the conference is being held under the theme “Trust in Evidence, Excellence in Practice”, with the support and participation of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). The event opened in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the…

The UAE and Saudi Arabia together accounted for half of all cyberattacks recorded across the Gulf region in the first half of 2026, according to a study by information security research company Positive Technologies.The UAE was the most targeted country in the region, accounting for 35 per cent of all attacks, followed by Iran at 17 per cent and Saudi Arabia at 15 per cent, the report found.The first quarter accounted for 96 per cent of all cyber incidents recorded during the first half of the year, with researchers attributing the sharp concentration to a spike in malicious activity during…

Actor and activist Michael J Fox was honoured with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the ongoing Emmy Awards 2026. The five-time Emmy winner was recognised for his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.The award was presented by his The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies. The actor expressed his gratitude for the honour. Michael J Fox said, “Thank you to everyone involved with the Television Academy for this amazing, humbling honour. I learned from his (Bob Hope) example. I couldn’t have known how these lessons would resonate in my own life until my late 20s, when my life handed…

The promise is familiar. Fifteen minutes a day, a few simple exercises and a body transformed into a six-pack-ready physique. But real calisthenics can look considerably more extreme. In an Abu Dhabi gym, athletes launch themselves over bars, hold their bodies horizontal in the air and perform weighted muscle-ups — skills that can take months or years of progressive training to master.For those who train it competitively, calisthenics is far removed from a quick beach workout of push-ups and squats. The discipline has its roots in bodyweight training and street workouts, but its more advanced forms demand strength, body control,…

Dubai, 18th September (WAM) — The 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress began today in Dubai with six specialised workshops covering a range of key topics. The workshops were led by experts and specialists from the United Arab Emirates and around the world. The first workshop, presented by Masooma Al Jasmi from the United Arab Emirates, explored nutrition as part of rare disease treatment. It highlighted the essential role of specialised medical nutrition therapy in managing rare diseases and inherited metabolic disorders, and presented practical dietary strategies that can help achieve metabolic stability and improve health outcomes and quality…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has launched the CYBRANI Practical Training Initiative to strengthen the national cybersecurity talent pipeline by linking university education with practical industry experience. Announced during GISEC Global 2026, CYBRANI will provide university students across the UAE with opportunities to develop practical cybersecurity skills, work on real-world challenges, engage with industry experts and gain exposure to leading government, technology and cybersecurity organisations. The initiative supports national efforts to develop cybersecurity capabilities and prepare a new generation with the technical…