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MUNICH, Germany, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE-Germany Business Forum was held in Munich, coinciding with the state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany. The forum was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, and Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs, representing the German side, alongside a large number of business leaders, investors, and representatives from chambers of commerce in both countries. The event saw the signing of 30 memoranda of understanding, agreements, and commercial partnerships between UAE and German entities, valued at €9.66 billion.…

PARIS, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, led the UAE delegation participating in the inaugural International Space Summit 2026, held in Paris on 9th and 10th September. The summit brought together heads of state and government, representatives of international and regional organisations, scientists, astronauts and private-sector leaders for discussions aimed at shaping a space sector capable of addressing current scientific, technological, economic and environmental challenges. Al Falasi said the global space sector is entering a new phase in which its impact extended beyond exploration to play…

ABU DHABI,11th September, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC, XRG and Masdar today announced agreements with leading German companies, strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany across energy, industry and advanced technology. Together, the agreements have the potential to enable more than €5 billion of investment and deepen cooperation by combining the UAE’s expertise in energy and long-term capital with Germany’s industrial and technological capabilities. The agreements were signed during the state visit by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Federal Republic of Germany and follow the announcement of €40 billion in intended long-term investment…

Charcoal burning and barbecuing have been prohibited at a public beach in Ras Al Khaimah under a new measure aimed at preserving the area’s appearance and promoting public safety. The ban came into effect on September 10, 2026. The Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah announced the ban at Flamingo Beach, urging the public to comply with the restriction to help keep the beach clean, safe and accessible to everyone. The department said the measure was introduced to preserve the beauty of the beach and ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors. The restriction comes as the UAE…

KATHMANDU, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth UAE relief aircraft arrived in Nepal on Friday carrying 34 tonnes of humanitarian aid as part of the UAE’s ongoing air bridge to support relief efforts and assist those affected by floods and landslides. The aircraft was received by Sudan Gurung, Nepal’s Minister for Home Affairs; Mahabir Pun, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation; and Abdulla Saeed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the South Asian nation. The shipment included jet skis, rescue boats, relief packages, solar panels, specialised search-and-rescue equipment and other humanitarian supplies aimed at strengthening the capabilities of field teams,…

The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year to quell an energy-driven inflation rise and warned that price pressures could prove lasting, fuelling bets on more policy tightening as soon as October.Attacks since late August by the U.S. and Iran on military, shipping and energy assets across the Middle East have sent oil prices back above $100 a barrel and revived fears about a wave of price hikes in the fuel-importing euro zone.The ECB responded by raising its policy rate in a move ECB President Christine Lagarde described as a “no-brainer”, and warned…

For a decade, Dubai Opera has given the city some of its most memorable nights, from soaring arias and spellbinding ballets to sold-out concerts and comedy festivals. Now, as the Downtown Dubai landmark celebrates 10 years at the heart of the city’s cultural scene, it is looking ahead with an ambitious 2026–27 season that brings together some of the biggest names in arts and culture. The anniversary season opens on September 12 with a special gala featuring internationally acclaimed Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, Maestro Ahmed Farag, the UAE National Orchestra and the Festival Chorus. From there, the programme expands to…

Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight at Edgbaston on Friday, setting England a target of 130 to seal a clean sweep in their three-Test series.The fast bowler came to the crease with the tourists on the brink of defeat at 318-8, still two runs behind the home side, with more than two hours of play potentially remaining.Showing no sign of nerves, the 21-year-old launched an audacious assault, clubbing nine sixes in his 81 off 63 balls — and sharing a ninth-wicket partnership of 121 with fellow paceman Mohammad Abbas.His tally of sixes tied…

ABU DHABI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati women continue to strengthen their presence on the local, regional and international sporting stage, supported by a national vision that has placed women’s empowerment at the heart of the UAE’s development. Women’s sport in the UAE has witnessed significant progress in recent years through strategies aimed at broadening participation, developing talent and preparing athletes to compete at the highest levels. Emirati women have also assumed decision-making positions in Arab, continental and international sports federations and organisations, reflecting growing confidence in their leadership and expertise. The UAE National Olympic Committee and Ministry of…

MUNICH, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — XRG, ADNOC, and SEFE Securing Energy for Europe today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities across the natural gas and LNG value chains, reinforcing their shared commitment to delivering reliable and competitively priced energy supply for Germany and Europe. The agreement was signed during the visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to the Federal Republic of Germany. It builds on the existing partnership between the companies and brings together their complementary strengths, leveraging both UAE-based supply from ADNOC and a diverse set of international supply nodes from…