Author: Editorial team
As Saturday rolls around, UAE residents are once again filled with anticipation of the twice-weekly draw, which gives those in the country a chance to win Dh30 million. The UAE Lottery revealed the winning numbers, which are divided into the ‘Days’ and the ‘Month’ section: 12, 11, 1, 16, 10, and 25 in Days, and 3 in Month. One UAE resident matched five ‘days’ and one ‘month’ and won Dh100,000; their identity is yet to be revealed. The UAE Lottery also gives residents a “guaranteed” chance to win Dh50,000 with a ‘Lucky Chance ID’. This ID is automatically generated for…
DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) is participating in Arabian Travel Market 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September. During the event, GDRFA Dubai will showcase an integrated ecosystem of services and solutions designed to facilitate mobility, expand options for visiting the UAE, and enhance the passenger experience from arrival at Dubai’s ports through to the completion of their journey. GDRFA Dubai’s participation reflects its commitment to engaging directly with industry professionals, partners and visitors at one of the world’s leading travel…
The 18th Brics Summit kicked off in New Delhi on Saturday, bringing together leaders and senior representatives from the world’s major emerging economies, including Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, who is leading the UAE delegation on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Brics countries have emerged as a major force in the global economy, with member and partner countries together accounting for nearly 50 per cent of the world’s population, 40 per cent of global GDP and more than 25 per cent…
DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) participated in the ‘Birds of a Feather’ session at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria, joining international artists, experts and practitioners to explore ISEA International’s work at the intersection of art, science and technology. The session provided a platform for the Authority to introduce ISEA2026 Dubai to the international community and share insights into its upcoming edition and hybrid format. Dubai Culture’s participation formed part of its official delegation visit to Austria, supporting efforts to strengthen international connections, exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration in…
Long before he became the most sought-after Indian sports photographer, adding a dash of glamour to cricket photography, Kamal Sharma had a rude awakening. Sharma saw the harsh realities of life in a big city after he had left his hometown, Ferozepur, Punjab, for Delhi, in search of a better life. Sharma would sleep on a Delhi railway platform in the night after doing odd jobs under an unforgiving sun in India’s capital. But not even the noise of the passing trains in the dead of the night nor the people that had duped him in broad daylight could have…
ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks targeting the East-West oil pipeline in the cities of Riyadh and Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using several drones launched from Iraqi territories, which resulted in a number of injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile 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 Arabia and its…
DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) –Under the umbrella of the Arab Media Summit 2026, taking place from 15 to 17 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC), a Dubai Media Council entity, will organise the ‘Games Forum,’ bringing together industry experts, officials, corporate leaders, and representatives of specialised companies and platforms from around the world. Running through the Summit, the forum will explore the future of the rapidly growing gaming industry and deliberate on its economic, creative and social dimensions, as well as its role in shaping the future of digital and interactive…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of “superintelligent” computer systems.His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left OpenAI to join Anthropic, decided to leave the industry, accusing both US companies of “gambling with our lives” in the race to develop models capable of self-improvement. “We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models. Progress will still seem fast, and we must make wise use of the time we gain,”…
A chilling new documentary about Israel’s AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza by two Israeli directors won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.”NAZA”, by Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, had been tipped by some critics for the top Golden Lion prize for best film after a record-breaking 25-minute ovation at its premiere on Thursday. The film uses conversations with 24 different Israeli military or intelligence whistleblowers who spoke on condition that their identities be protected, with interviewees describing how they felt like they worked in a killing “factory” or a lethal video…
Joe Root led from the front as England survived a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash.The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas.Root, England’s record runscorer, edged his first ball, bowled by Razaullah, through the slips for four in a nervy start but settled and scored quickly to take the sting out of the situation.The captain was given a huge reprieve when he chopped…