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The UAE’s dream of reaching the Women’s T20 Asia Cup may have ended with a 34-run defeat to Bangladesh on Tuesday, but skipper Esha Oza remains confident about the future of the young team.Bangladesh brought all their experience to the table to overcome a spirited challenge from the UAE bowlers in the do-or-die Group B clash at Dubai International Stadium.After off-spinner Suraksha Kotte (4-0-11-3) delivered an outstanding performance to put the UAE on top, restricting Bangladesh to 6-55 in the 12th over, Sharmin Akhter rose to the challenge beautifully at Dubai International Stadium.Akhter’s superb 31-ball 38 ensured Bangladesh reached a…

AJMAN, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Chamber marked a notable presence at the AIM Summit 2026, holding more than 60 meetings and discussions with government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and global business representatives. These discussions explored collaborative partnerships, investment prospects, and trade exchange opportunities, ultimately serving to strengthen economic ties and open new avenues for cooperation with international markets. The Chamber is committed to promoting investment opportunities in Ajman across the fields of logistics, smart warehousing, smart transportation, smart storage, innovation hubs, and recycling. Furthermore, it seeks to highlight prime opportunities within the sectors of “industry, tourism, real estate,…

Apple today unveiled its first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, with an entirely new design and exciting new tech to support it.Initially rumoured to be called the ‘iPhone Fold’ or the ‘iPhone Ultra’, the newest foldable boasts of incredible features — including, it being the thinnest iPhone ever when opened. Here’s everything you need to know about the all new iPhone Duo including its features, price and availability in the UAE: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.iPhone Duo bodyCrafted from grade 5 titanium, the iPhone Duo features a ceramic shield that protects the…

Shah Rukh Khan was originally approached to play the lead role in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s upcoming film Ghamasaan, before the part went to Pratik Gandhi.Dhulia revealed that he had taken the script to Khan after completing it, hoping to cast the Bollywood superstar as the police officer at the centre of the film.According to The Times of India, the filmmaker said Khan listened to the script but politely declined the offer, telling him: “I don’t do realistic films like these.”Dhulia and Khan have known each other for several years. They previously worked together on Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se, in which Dhulia…

England are on course to complete a series whitewash after Pakistan’s brittle batting collapsed again on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.The tourists, who have failed to reach 200 in the series, were dismantled once more by England’s four-man pace attack and were shot out for 133 in just 33.5 overs.Josh Tongue led the way with 4-42 with Ollie Robinson taking 3-15 and Jofra Archer 3-25.Debutant Razaullah enjoyed a dream start to his Pakistan test career, taking the prize wicket of Joe Root with his fourth ball, but a century stand from Emilio Gay and…

DUBAI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, honoured students from the Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation who achieved outstanding results at the FIRST® LEGO® League Asia Open Championship 2026 and received academic awards through the FitzEd 2026 Summer Programme at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. The ceremony was attended by Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, members of the Board, a number of officials, as well as the students’ parents and school principals.…

SHARJAH, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) strengthened its regional presence in the exhibitions and conferences sector through its participation in the 2026 World Trade Centres Association (WTCA) Middle East & Africa (MEA) Regional Conference, hosted recently in Cairo by World Trade Centre Cairo. The conference brought together a distinguished group of business leaders, investors, innovators and representatives of World Trade Centres from across the region, providing a platform to explore new opportunities for collaboration and strengthen economic ties. The Centre’s participation reaffirmed its role in supporting the growth of the exhibitions and conferences sector, strengthening trade…

Apple’s much-awaited annual product launch event unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, with an improved battery life and performance.The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four colours: black, silver, glacier, and an all-new burgundy. Pre-orders begin Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.Both models feature a smaller and even more useful Dynamic Island, as well as A20 Pro and a next-generation vapour chamber that together deliver the highest sustained performance in iPhone history.Stay up to date with the…

Sherri Shepherd will step into the role of the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway this October, becoming the first woman to play the character in any Disney-produced stage production of the musical.The 59 year old actress, comedian and television host will perform at New York’s New Amsterdam Theatre from October 16 through January 3, 2027.Shepherd celebrated the news on Instagram, calling the opportunity a “wish come true”.“I’m beyond excited, honored, and ready to rub the lamp and make some Broadway magic as the first woman to ever play the genie in Disney’s Aladdin!” she wrote.Reflecting on her career, Shepherd continued: “From…

The air in the Dubai heat was heavy with anticipation as around 200 fans kept waiting with placards, flags, posters and an incredible spirit, long after the end of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium last Saturday.The vast majority of the more than 12,000 spectators were battling a traffic bottleneck outside the majestic stadium. It was around 10pm, nearly an hour after India had clinically dismantled Pakistan on the field.But those 200 fans had not got behind the wheel yet.Not because they were looking for an escape route. They were standing with…