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Nashra Sandhu delivered a stunning six-wicket spell to help Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 72 runs on Monday and book a place in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup.Barely 48 hours after their big defeat to India at Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan returned to the same ground to face Hong Kong with a place in the last four at stake.Pakistan, who suffered a stunning batting collapse against India, slumping from 27 for no loss to 55 all out, put up a much better performance with the bat.Opener Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with 47 off 35 balls, while number 4 batter Ayesha Zafar…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that, under the vision and leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is confidently navigating ongoing transformations and continuing its development journey through an established approach centred on investing in people to achieve sustainable prosperity. H.H. Sheikh Saud made the remarks during his keynote address today at the opening of the 15th edition of the AIM Congress at the Dubai World Trade Centre, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Chairman of the 15th edition of the AIM Investment Summit 2026, which opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stressed that the UAE has established its position as a global hub for trade and investment, underpinned by an open, agile and multi-partnership economy, advanced infrastructure, and a legislative and regulatory environment that supports business, strengthening its ability to turn global transformations into new opportunities for growth. The summit opened with the participation of leaders, policymakers, institutional investors and innovators, bringing together 25,000…
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Pavilion kicks off tomorrow at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, taking place at El Alamein International Airport, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, from 8 to 10 September 2026. Launched in 2024, El Alamein International Airshow serves as a strategic regional platform connecting aerospace, defence and space stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. Supported by key Egyptian stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence, the Egyptian Air Force, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Egyptian Space Agency and EgyptAir, the three-day event brings together governments, armed forces, civil aviation authorities, space…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the ‘Stories of Wulfa’ competition to produce an animated series inspired by Emirati culture, values and traditions. The winning project will receive AED2 million in funding to support its development, production and showcase as part of the ‘Season of Wulfa.’ The competition aims to empower talent and support the production of original visual content that strengthens local cultural identity. Dubai Culture will accept submissions until 15 November 2026 from artists, writers, illustrators, directors, designers, filmmakers, animation studios, production companies, and local, regional and international creative…
Inaugural edition brings together more than 1000 industry professionals to celebrate achievement and strengthen industry connectionsPublished: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 7:58 PM Zoya Developments has launched The Laureates, a new annual platform designed to celebrate excellence, strengthen partnerships and inspire higher performance across Dubai’s real estate brokerage community. By recognising outstanding achievements among brokers and channel partners, the initiative aims to foster a culture of healthy competition and collaboration that supports the continued growth and maturity of Dubai’s real estate sector.Held at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, the inaugural edition brought together more than 1,000 real estate professionals and brokerage representatives for…
Julie Andrews has made Emmy history at the age of 90, becoming the oldest woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award.The veteran actress won Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for her role as Lady Whistledown in Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.The win marks Andrews’ second consecutive victory in the category for Bridgerton, after taking home the same award in 2025. Her latest recognition was for her performance in the Season 4 episode The Waltz.Andrews beat fellow nominees Pamela Adlon for King of the Hill, Trey Parker for South Park, Hank Azaria…
For a country that was bowled out for nine against Bangladesh in its first women’s international match in 2007, the UAE is now on the cusp of history.A victory in their final Group B game against Bangladesh — their opponents on their international debut in 2007 — in Dubai on Tuesday will earn Esha Oza’s UAE a historic place in the semifinal of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup.Almost two decades after their inauspicious debut with a team made up of ‘mothers and daughters’, the UAE have a golden opportunity to prove that their cricket has come a long way.When the…
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday approved a part-time work system across Sharjah Government departments to employ 1,000 senior citizens. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan also approved an increase in social support for 1,473 beneficiaries of social services, a pay rise for 3,270 Sharjah Government employees in the senior grades, and higher pension payments for 1,470 retirees from the Sharjah Government, calculated according to grade. H.H. directed that the increases cover all Sharjah Government employees, including centralised and decentralised entities and universities, and ordered…
AJMAN, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman recorded 994 real estate transactions during August, with a total value of AED1.53 billion. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, stated that the real estate sector maintained its upward trajectory during August, recording positive figures that affirm the sector’s resilience and the growing direct demand for various types of property across the Emirate. He added that trading volume reached AED970 million across 767 transactions, noting that Al Rawda 3 recorded the highest-value sale at AED 47 million. The highest-value…