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India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win the Women’s T20 Asia Cup title at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Riding on brilliant half-centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana (59) and Shafali Verma (68), India made an imposing 183 for five. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 in the final ball of their innings as spinners Shree Charani (4-1-20-4) and Deepti Sharma (4-0-19-3) delivered brilliant spells. (More to follow) Source: Khaleej Times

AJMAN, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, the fourth edition of the Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition will open tomorrow at Emirates Hospitality Hall and run through September 16, bringing together leading real estate developers, senior officials, policymakers, experts and industry specialists. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, said the exhibition’s fourth consecutive edition reflects the department’s commitment to highlighting Ajman’s investment potential and showcasing promising real estate projects and…

NEW DELHI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, with a delegation headed by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is of great strategic importance and reflects the UAE’s active and influential presence in one of the world’s most important economic and strategic platforms. In statements today, Al Zeyoudi said the UAE’s participation underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and supporting development and peace efforts. He…

DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, according to the latest data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) ahead of the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The performance through August reflects the strength of the systems, partnerships and diversified market base that Dubai and its partners have built over the years. It is a testament to the resolve of an industry that has continued to invest, innovate and deliver for its guests, and it underlines confidence in…

DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued a total of 119,188 driving licences during the first half of 2026, including 96,400 new licences and 22,788 licences issued in exchange for driving licences from countries recognised for exchange with a UAE driving licence. Demand for licensing services in the emirate continues to grow alongside Dubai’s population growth, accelerating economic activity and global standing as a preferred destination for living, working and investing. In parallel, RTA continues to develop an integrated driver training system based on the latest training and assessment methods. The system incorporates smart…

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday a lot of “very negative forces” are bringing things up about AI “that won’t happen” and said that he wanted to make sure that the United States remains the industry leader.”We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins,” Trump, at his Ireland golf course, told reporters when asked if the AI industry should slow down or be more regulated. “We could put guardrails. We can do this and that. But I think you have a lot of very…

Defending champions UAE Bulls have become the first founding franchise confirmed for the next era of the Abu Dhabi T10, reinforcing the team’s long-standing commitment to cricket’s fastest format.The announcement is the first of several franchise confirmations to come as Abu Dhabi T10 prepares for its 2026 edition, which will run from November 7-20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in the UAE capital.The UAE Bulls, who have been part of the T10 journey since the competition’s inception in 2017, have been confirmed as a founding franchise following the Deloitte Invitation to Bid process and will compete under the tournament’s new 10-year licence model. And the…

DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police’s General Department of Finance achieved 99.6% compliance with the government approved budget, reflecting strong financial governance and the efficient management of resources. The department also recorded a 13.9% resource rationalisation rate, exceeding its 12% target, while its cashless transformation rate reached 95.57%, surpassing the set target as Dubai Police continues to develop a more efficient, flexible and sustainable financial system. The results were reviewed by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief of Dubai Police, during his annual inspection of the General Department of Finance, where he was briefed on…

DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited media professionals and participants attending the Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2026 to learn about its pioneering initiatives and projects in sustainability, clean energy, innovation and digital transformation, as well as its role in leveraging corporate communications and artificial intelligence (AI) to raise community awareness and support sustainable development. DEWA is participating in the summit as its Strategic Sustainability Partner. Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the summit will take place from 15th to 17th September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. “Our participation in the…

AMMAN, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — A high-level delegation from the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), headed by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, MENAFATF President, visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today to strengthen cooperation between MENAFATF and the Kingdom, support its preparations for mutual evaluation under the third round, and enhance its readiness in accordance with the international standards issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The delegation included Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, MENAFATF Vice-President, Suliman bin Rashid Al Jabrin, MENAFATF Executive Secretary, and a number of MENAFATF officials. The delegation held…