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Aryna Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive US Open title and toppled from the world number one spot she had held for 99 weeks, vowed to come back stronger after a season of disappointment.”I think overall I should be happy with the level I played, and there’s lots of things to take from this tournament,” said the 28-year-old Belarusian, who had looked more than capable of salvaging her Grand Slam season before she ran into the buzzsaw of Elena Rybakina.Rybakina, already assured of ascending to number one before they took the court for Saturday’s final, triumphed 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026) opened today at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Fair will welcome visitors over six consecutive days, from 13th to 18th September. With more than 1,500 cultural and knowledge events on the agenda, the Fair offers a unique experience that celebrates books and brings together readers,…

KATHMANDU, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nepal estimates that reconstruction following deadly floods triggered by glacial and mountain collapses last month will cost US$4.78 billion, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lok Bahadur Chhetri, spokesperson for Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said approximately US$57.67 million would be needed for short-term recovery and reconstruction over the next six months, while long-term reconstruction would require around US$4.71 billion. The tsunami-like surge of water, mud and debris, which began near the China-Nepal border on 26th August, killed more than 1,400 people and left around 5,600 missing. “The total estimated requirement for reconstruction…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sport in the UAE has evolved beyond competitions and tournaments into an integrated industry and a driver of economic growth and tourism, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai developing a distinctive sporting identity that combines heritage, international events and emerging technology. Abu Dhabi has established a diverse sporting landscape encompassing jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, motorsport, cycling, triathlon, marine sports, 3×3 basketball and mind sports. Its international calendar includes the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, UFC events and the UAE Tour, alongside…

The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a fire at two schools in the city of Bukavu, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Reuters reported that the death toll rose to 29…

Bank lending across the UAE continued its upward climb in July, with gross credit rising by Dh41.2 billion, or 1.5 per cent, to reach Dh2,798.9 billion by the end of the month, according to the latest Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) data.The credit surge came alongside a broader economic rebound, with the seasonally adjusted UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index climbing to 52.7 in July from an over five-year low of 50.8 in June, as business conditions improved at their fastest pace in four months on the back of stronger customer demand, easing regional tensions, and increased client spending.Stay up to…

As children across the UAE settle into a new school year, parents are ticking off the familiar back-to-school checklist — uniforms, books, transport and stationery. But doctors say one important check can easily be overlooked, a child’s vision. With Dubai’s 2026-27 school year beginning in the first week of September, this is often a busy period for vision screening. A Dubai paediatric clinic’s 2026 back-to-school vision guide, published last month, has highlighted headaches, eye strain and difficulty concentrating among signs that could warrant attention. According to an article published on the Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Center (DCDC) website, undetected vision problems…

With iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models arriving in the UAE on September 18, many residents are wondering whether to sell their old phones now or hold on. Traders in Deira say prices for used iPhones are likely to soften once the new models hit shelves.”Used iPhone prices normally come under pressure when a new model enters the market,” said Ashraf, who owns a mobile shop in Deira. “I expect some models could lose around 10 per cent in value within about a week.” As an example, he said a good-condition iPhone 17 Pro Max currently fetches around Dh3,300.…

The UAE has called on the UN Security Council to expand its arms embargo across Sudan, saying stronger international action is needed to stem weapons flows and help bring the conflict to an end. The call came after the UN Security Council agreed to extend its Sudan sanctions regime for one month, keeping the existing arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region in place while giving members more time to negotiate possible changes to the measures. The extension runs until October 9. “The Council must use this time to reach agreement on meaningful measures that respond to the realities of the…

NEW DELHI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and the Iranian President discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest. They also underscored the importance of supporting efforts to ease tensions, promote de-escalation and strengthen regional stability, while advancing opportunities for peace and development for the peoples of the region. Source: Emirates News…