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Rob Reiner has made Emmy history with a posthumous win for one of his final television roles, nearly nine months after his death.The actor and filmmaker won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Albert Schnurr in the fourth season of The Bear at the Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.The win came 48 years after Reiner last took home an acting Emmy, setting a new record for the longest gap between acting wins in Emmy history.Reiner last won an acting Emmy in 1978 for his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic in All in the Family, making his latest…

Jelena Ostapenko was at the centre of another heated US Open exchange on Monday, confronting an opposing coach after reaching the women’s doubles quarterfinals with Taiwanese partner Hsieh Su-wei.The fourth seeds beat Australian-Taiwanese pair Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching 6-4 6-4, but tempers flared after Ostapenko took exception to the behaviour of their opponents’ coach.Hsieh had approached the umpire during a changeover and Ostapenko pointed toward the opposing team’s coach, urging the official to intervene.The Latvian said the coach had been clapping and shouting after their mistakes, and sarcastically praising their shots in Chinese, which Hsieh translated for her.”They do…

ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the UAE Wrestling Federation, led by its Secretary-General, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, visited the Ministry of Interior’s Police Sports Association headquarters. The delegation was welcomed by Brigadier General Mohammed Humaid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors. The meeting explored closer coordination in wrestling, opportunities to develop the sport, and ways to expand cooperation between the two federations. Discussions also covered initiatives to make effective use of available sports facilities and resources to support wrestlers, sharpen their skills, and improve their competitive…

ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) is reinforcing its role as a strategic enabler within the global defence, aviation and space ecosystem through its official representation at the second edition of El Alamein International Airshow 2026, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt at Alamein International Airport from 8th to 10th September. The official Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement delegation at the airshow reflects the Council’s role in advancing defence enablement by monitoring emerging trends and identifying opportunities that can support the development of the defence ecosystem and strengthen the competitiveness of national…

Apple may be just a day away from unveiling its first-ever foldable iPhone, but the tech giant has yet to confirm whether the device is on its agenda. Still, the rumour mill is in overdrive. Widely referred to in reports as the iPhone Ultra, the foldable is expected to open into a near-tablet-sized screen, cost upwards of $2,000 and mark Apple’s most radical iPhone redesign in years. But there may be a catch. Despite its ultra-premium price tag, Apple’s foldable could reportedly arrive without two features many iPhone users now take for granted: Face ID and a dedicated telephoto camera.…

The residence features five en-suite bedrooms, a maid’s room, six bathrooms, a private swimming pool and jacuzziPublished: Tue 8 Sept 2026, 9:24 AM Infinity Developments has completed Villa Serenity, an ultra-luxury waterfront residence in Al Hamra Village, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion into the UAE’s premium real estate market.The 13,995-square-foot (1,300-square-metre) villa combines contemporary architecture with expansive waterfront views and private indoor and outdoor spaces designed around privacy, comfort and resort-style living.The residence features five en-suite bedrooms, a maid’s room, six bathrooms, a private swimming pool and jacuzzi. Its design prioritises natural light, open views and seamless connections between…

Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson’s performance as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen received major applause at the Venice Film Festival, earning an enthusiastic seven-minute standing ovation from the audience.Pattinson’s partner, Suki Waterhouse, was also present at the festival. She appeared delighted as she leaned forward to kiss the actor while the crowd continued to cheer his performance in Primetime, Variety reported.At one point, the audience also began chanting for director Lance Oppenheim and singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers, who makes her acting debut in the film.Based on Luke Dittrich’s 2007 Esquire article, Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die, Primetime follows…

Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, beating Iga Swiatek to book a quarterfinal with Elena Rybakina as men’s top seed Alexander Zverev advanced safely to the last eight.It was one more gritty comeback for Zheng, the Paris Olympics gold medallist and a former world number four now ranked 121st after struggling in the wake of elbow surgery last year.Zheng had won the last seven games, saving a match point, as she shocked Madison Keys in her previous match.After falling behind 5-0 in the first set against six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek she again reeled off seven straight…

BEIJING, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — China’s foreign exchange reserves totalled US$3.4383 trillion at the end of August 2026, up US$19.5 billion, or 0.57 percent, from the end of July, official data showed. The combined effects of currency translation and asset price changes led to the increase in China’s foreign exchange reserves in August, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said in a statement. The statement also noted that China’s economy remained generally stable and made solid progress, with its resilience and vitality supporting the stability of the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) has invited higher education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and their staff to submit nominations for the inaugural UAE Award in Higher Education by 12:00 on 30th September 2026. Launched under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the annual award recognises institutions, individuals and partners advancing excellence and innovation in higher education and scientific research. It aims to strengthen…