Author: Editorial team

ISTANBUL, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the sponsorship of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Istanbul hosted the seventh annual Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards ceremony for 2026, where the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Health Cluster won the Grand Stevie Awards. The ceremony was attended by more than 300 guests representing 82 organisations from 18 countries, alongside government officials, business leaders and board chairpersons from various sectors. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources received the Highest-Rated Nomination of the Year award after achieving an average…

While judging a national AI Olympiad in Kazakhstan, Daniil Orel began noticing something strange in the students’ code. Some comments looked less like notes written by a contestant and more like instructions or text generated by a large language model. Eventually, he was no longer certain whose work he was judging.“At one point, I realised that as a human judge I could no longer be completely certain whether I was evaluating a student’s own work or code generated with the assistance of a language model,” Orel said.That uncertainty became a research problem. It also points to a larger one increasingly…

 Tickets are now on sale for the 2026–27 Dubai Racing Carnival, with Meydan Racecourse set to welcome racegoers back from November 6, Friday, for another spectacular season of world-class horseracing, exceptional hospitality and unforgettable Fridays throughout Dubai’s winter season.With prices from just Dhs10 for General Admisson, Dhs 75 for Paddock Garden and hospitality packages starting from just Dhs 345, there’s no better time to enjoy one of Dubai’s most loved Friday traditions.Recognised as one of Dubai’s premier sporting and lifestyle events, the Dubai Racing Carnival brings together international racing, premium dining, vibrant entertainment and unique hospitality experiences, making Meydan one…

DUBAI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the key themes and topics to be explored at the fourth edition of the Arab Youth Media Forum, which will be held under the umbrella of the Arab Media Summit 2026 from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together young people, university students, content creators and aspiring media professionals, the Forum will place the perspectives of younger generations at the heart of discussions on the future of media. It will provide a platform to explore their interests and aspirations, while giving them…

NEW DELHI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE and the Republic of India continue to strengthen a growing strategic and economic partnership that serves as an effective model of cooperation within BRICS, underpinned by historic ties, shared interests and major projects that promote trade, investment and logistics connectivity between markets. Bilateral trade reached US$101.25 billion in the 2025-2026 financial year, marking the second consecutive year in which trade between the two countries exceeded $100 billion. The two countries aim to raise bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032. The UAE-India partnership continues to expand through a range of strategic…

ABU DHABI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati experts participating in the Artificial Intelligence track of the National Experts Program (NEP-AI) said the UAE’s new Cabinet AI Advisor system will provide government leaders with broader insights when assessing policies, help them keep pace with regulatory developments and support decisions through to implementation. The experts said the system will support ministers and government leaders without replacing human judgement, providing faster analysis, a broader evidence base and continuously updated recommendations. They will also participate in sessions during the third training module of NEP-AI alongside decision-makers and experts shaping the UAE’s AI ecosystem,…

BERLIN, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office, helping to deepen cooperation and expand economic ties between the two countries. His Highness wished her continued good health and happiness. Her Excellency Angela Merkel thanked His Highness the President and wished the UAE and its people continued progress and prosperity.…

[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on the US-Iran conflict, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] Dubai Airports withstood 111 threat alerts and 17 ballistic missile strikes during the regional conflict this year, with most causing minimal damage and all those injured now fully recovered, CEO Paul Griffiths has said.Speaking at an international media briefing hosted by Dubai Media Office on Thursday, Griffiths said the figures reflected the resilience of Dubai’s aviation sector through an extraordinary period of disruption.“The most satisfying statistics: there were zero deaths and very, very limited casualties. I’m very pleased to say that all of those…

Manchester United and Manchester City meet at Old Trafford on Sunday (7:30 pm UAE Time) for the first Manchester derby of the new Premier League season, and UAE-based fans have a fairly clear idea of how they expect it to go.Pre-match insights from Play971, the UAE’s first and currently only licensed sports wagering and internet gaming platform, points strongly towards a City victory. But while United are attracting considerably less backing for the result, fans are not ruling them out in front of goal.The anonymised data, recorded as of 11AM on September 11, provides a snapshot of how eligible players…

The UAE search and rescue team is continuing its field operations in flood-affected areas of Nepal, in coordination with local authorities and specialist teams, as part of the UAE’s efforts to support humanitarian response and search and rescue operations. The team has located 10 people reported missing following the floods, bringing the total number of missing people found since the start of its operations to 18. Search efforts have focused on the Rasuwa area, the Trishuli River and surrounding affected sites. The team is using advanced equipment and technologies, including drones, aerial surveys and 3D mapping, to identify target locations…