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DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the Dubai Anesthesia Conference and Exhibition (DACE 2026), which concluded in Dubai today, examined cardiac risk and monitoring in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, paediatric and regional anaesthesia, and neuropathic pain management. The inaugural edition attracted more than 350 participants from 14 countries, including over 35 international and regional speakers. Discussions focused on myocardial injury following non-cardiac surgery, non-invasive cardiac output monitoring and haemodynamic instability, alongside preoperative cardiology referrals and gastric ultrasound. The second day also featured a hands-on workshop on ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, focusing on nerve blocks, catheter techniques and…

Qatar Airways cancelled four flights between Doha and Jakarta on September 7 due to volcanic ash affecting operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.The affected flights are QR954, QR955, QR956, and QR957, the airline said in a statement on X. Passengers are advised to check their latest flight status before travelling to the airport.”We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate our passengers’ patience and understanding. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” the airline said in a statement.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The cancellations come after Indonesia suspended operations at…

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has maintained his innocence in his first interview since being convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.Speaking days after a Las Vegas jury found him guilty, Davis said he was not responsible for Shakur’s death and accused police officers, prosecutors and other witnesses of lying about him during the trial.“I’m innocent, man. They got an innocent man sitting in jail,” Davis said in the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, according to Rolling Stone.Davis, 63, was convicted on August 31 of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon. Jurors…

Alex Eala may have lost a dramatic US Open third-round match against American teen Iva Jovic on Saturday, but the Filipina sensation has earned a new admirer in two-time Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff.Eala, 21, lost the gruelling three-set battle 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 to the 18-year-old Jovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium, one of the most iconic sporting venues, which was named after Arthur Ashe, the first African American male to win Grand Slam singles titles.Gauff, an African American youth icon, acknowledged the incredible impact Eala had made on the sport, having emerged from the Philippines, a country with no history…

ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme A Legacy of Pride, organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club. H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured several national and international pavilions participating in the exhibition, and reviewed a range of products and innovations presented by exhibitors that contribute to preserving Emirati heritage associated with hunting and equestrianism, enhancing its sustainability and passing it on…

ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) participated virtually in the sixth meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Bank Governors’ Committee, held today via videoconference to discuss ways to further enhance financial cooperation among GCC countries. The CBUAE delegation was led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and included Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of the International and domestic Affairs, along with senior CBUAE officials. During the meeting, the Committee discussed key issues related to recent monetary and…

DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched his new book, “The Letters”, the second part of the “Lessons from Life”. The book opens with a letter addressed to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first of twenty-six letters that make up the collection. In the letter, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reflected on milestones from the journey of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and on qualities he has come to know in him over decades…

SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, Executive Director of the Sharjah Charity International (SCI), announced the graduation of the second cohort of the association’s “Makers of Good” programme, comprising 13 graduates. This initiative is part of SCI’s efforts to instill a culture of charitable work and promote the values of giving and volunteering among children and youth. Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem stated that the graduation of the second cohort of “Makers of Good” is part of a strategy developed by SCI to be an integral part of the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah. This strategy…

Investors will zero in on inflation data next week that they say could determine whether the U.S. Federal Reserve hikes interest rates later in the month.After dropping on Friday, the benchmark S&P 500 ended the week with a slim gain and was about 1% shy of its mid-August record high. Equities were jostled by changes in rate-path expectations and concerns that rising U.S. Treasury yields could trip up Wall Street’s rally.Markets have been consumed in recent weeks by the prospects of a rate increase at the Fed’s next meeting on September 15 to 16. Such bets ramped up after a…

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has won his first Primetime Emmy Award for his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny won Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the first night of the 78th Emmy Awards ceremonies on Saturday, September 5. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was credited as a producer and performer on the special.The win marked the singer and rapper’s first Primetime Emmy, adding another major award to his career.The halftime show was the night’s biggest winner, taking home seven awards, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live),…