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MOSCOW, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber has concluded its participation in WorldFood Moscow 2026, held in the Russian capital from 15th to 18th September, where it promoted products manufactured in the emirate and explored opportunities to expand their presence in international markets. Several Ajman-based food companies participated under the Chamber’s umbrella, including Perfect Foodstuff Factory, Al Rawda Foodstuff Factory, Bon Crêpe Chocolate Factory, The Love of Dates Factory, Al Madina Foodstuff Factory, Hot and Fresh Foodstuff Factory and Big Mart Hypermarket. Their participation reflected the diversity of Ajman’s food and beverage sector and the ability of local companies…

iPhone fever reached its peak in Dubai on Friday morning, with buyers reselling newly purchased iPhone 18 units for premiums of up to Dh3,000 within hours of sales opening across the UAE.Khaleej Times visited one of the Apple stores in Dubai on Friday morning, where customers who had secured pre-orders with Apple were already lining up to sell their new devices at a steep mark-up, even as other shoppers were still queuing to collect theirs.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.As soon as buyers emerged from Apple stores across the UAE with their new…

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s remaining US tour after his pro-Palestine speech at a New Jersey concert. During his performances on September 4 and 5, the rapper addressed the crowd while wearing a keffiyeh and called for “Free Palestine”.The rapper had opened for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, earlier this month, where he performed his protest song Hind’s Hall, showed footage from Gaza, and told the crowd: “Free Palestine.”In his post, Macklemore said Sheeran, whom he described as a friend of 13 years, told him that Robert Kraft, whose company owns Gillette…

Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al Hilal’s Ruben Neves about the death of Diogo Jota, his friend and former Portugal team-mate.Chants about Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward who died in a car crash last year, rang out during Al Hilal’s 6-0 away win over Al Taawoun on Saturday. “The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behaviour,” Saudi-based Portugal captain Ronaldo wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “People who behave like this should never be allowed to enter a stadium again,” he added.Midfielder…

SHARJAH, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) concludes its participation yesterday at Arabian Travel Market 2026, following four days of engagement with industry partners, travel and tourism professionals, media representatives and decision makers from markets around the world. The “Visit Sharjah” pavilion served as an interactive platform to showcase the emirate’s diverse tourism offerings across Sharjah City, the Central Region and the East Coast, as well as the year-round cultural, heritage, nature, family and adventure experiences it offers. The participation saw the unveiling of the new design of the “Visit Sharjah” pavilion during…

DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nearly three decades after its launch, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) has evolved into a comprehensive platform spanning energy, water, green development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, hydrogen and sustainable cities. The 28th edition of WETEX, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will take place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, said the exhibition has become a leading platform for supporting partnerships, exchanging knowledge and expertise,…

SEOUL, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Hanwha Finance is expanding its cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem, strengthening connections between the Republic of Korea and Abu Dhabi through its ‘Digital Asset Silk Road’ vision, a concept aimed at connecting financial markets and institutions on both sides and enhancing cooperation in digital assets and financial services. Hanwha Life, Hanwha General Insurance, Hanwha Investment & Securities and Hanwha Asset Management, collectively Hanwha Finance, announced expanded cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem following the signing of partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi,…

SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — When reading becomes a journey, books become windows through which children and young people can discover the cultures of the world. Inspired by this vision, the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators has launched the 2026 edition of its “Hel wa Tarhal” programme, bringing together around 2,000 members from Sharjah Children, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah and Sharjah Youth. The virtual cultural, tourism and entertainment journey began in the UAE on 12th September and will continue until the end of the month, travelling onwards to the People’s Republic of China and the…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth has launched an AI-powered solution to streamline document processing for The National Insurance Company – Daman, designed to enhance the efficiency of health insurance operations. The solution will process more than 60 million documents each year, improving accuracy and enabling faster access to care for over three million members in the UAE. The new solution is expected to convert more than 80 percent of documents into structured digital data, reducing processing times from days to minutes. Manual rework is set to decrease by over 50 percent, allowing Daman teams to focus on…

Residents of a new Dh6-billion residential community on Yas Island will be able to walk, cycle and run through the development without having to navigate surface traffic, its developer said on Friday, September 18.The Wadi, launched by Cosmo Developments, will have its cars and parking facilities placed underground, leaving the surface of the 140,700-sqm development largely free of vehicles. The project will include a running route stretching about six kilometres through the community, alongside pedestrian and cycling paths, landscaped areas, water features, parks and a central valley. “It’s a close community that is really designed to give this kind of…