Author: Editorial Team
SHARJAH, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth edition of Al Asayl 2026 opened on Thursday evening at Expo Al Dhaid, bringing together more than 80 companies and brands specialising in supplies and equipment for horses, camels and falcons, alongside clubs, associations and organisations involved in equestrianism, falconry, camel racing and traditional sports. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah, with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition runs until 27 September. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi,…
Dubai has never been shy about making a grand entrance. In a city where architecture reaches for the clouds and dinner can come with fire, fog, music and an aesthetic straight out of Instagram, extravagance has long been part of the experience. But as quiet luxury — the fashion and lifestyle shorthand for craftsmanship and restraint over logos and overt display of status — made its way into the mainstream in 2023, it began to shape how consumers evaluate luxury beyond their wardrobes. Fuelled by the held-back wealth codes of Succession, TikTok’s “old money” aesthetic and a renewed appetite for…
DUBAI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police has won the gold award at MENA MIKE 2026, part of the Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise Awards for the Middle East and North Africa, recognising its integrated approach to project management and its ability to translate strategic plans and objectives into measurable institutional results. The award was presented in the PMO & Knowledge-Enabled Value Delivery category, recognising Dubai Police’s excellence in aligning projects with strategic priorities and transforming plans and objectives into tangible, measurable outcomes. The recognition followed an assessment across several areas, including strategic alignment and value realisation, the integration of…
The UAE is set to host its first international professional sumo competition this weekend, bringing elite wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia, and Egypt to Abu Dhabi for a 36-bout showdown. The All-Star Sumo Competition will take place at Space42 Arena on Saturday, September 26, marking the first time international professional sumo will be held in the UAE. Nine wrestlers will compete in the one-day event, with competitors ranging from 140kg to 250kg and several bringing hundreds of professional bouts of experience to the ring. The event, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has already sold out…
AL AIN, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received at his residence in Al Ain Region H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The meeting covered a number of topics related to the nation and its citizens, as well as efforts to advance the UAE’s comprehensive development journey under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting also featured discussions regarding ongoing efforts to further develop…
DUBAI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance today convened its Customer Council in Dubai under Phase Three of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, as part of its ongoing efforts to re-engineer operations and procedures and enhance the efficiency of the financial ecosystem. The Council was attended by Fatima Yousif Al Naqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector, with broad participation from strategic partners and customers. The Council provided a collaborative platform for translating national objectives into practical workstreams and tangible outcomes, placing customers at the heart of service development in the programme’s new phase. Participants…
DUBAI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has launched daily non-stop flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Pokhara International Airport (PHH), establishing the first direct air link between Dubai and Western Nepal. Pokhara marks flydubai’s second destination in Nepal, alongside Kathmandu, offering travellers seamless access to the country’s adventure tourism capital and the principal gateway to the Annapurna Mountain range. The new route brings flydubai’s total weekly flights to Nepal to 35, complementing its four daily flights to Kathmandu and expanding its passenger and cargo capacity. The airline has carried more than 4.5 million passengers to and from Kathmandu since…
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Since its first session in Geneva in 1955, the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice has served as an international platform for multilateral action, dialogue among states, the exchange of expertise, and the development of standards and policies in crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law. The UAE will host the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 from September 26 to October 1, marking a new chapter in the history of the UN event and reflecting the country’s commitment to international…
Dubai Police has taken legal action against 18 suspects for illegally disposing of hazardous materials, including sewage and petrochemical waste, at unauthorised locations across the emirate. The action was carried out during the first half of 2026 by the Environmental Crimes Section of the Economic Crimes Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, in cooperation with Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority. The suspects were identified after authorities detected violations of regulations governing the disposal of hazardous materials. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Following investigations, legal measures…
ZAGREB, Croatia, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Belgian rider Tim Wellens produced a battling performance for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on stage 3 of the CRO Race in Croatia, crossing the line in third place yesterday on the Queen stage between Krk and Labin and moving up to third overall in the general classification, just eight seconds off the leader’s jersey. Wellens was part of a three-rider group that contested the stage victory alongside Denmark’s Tobias Svarre of Uno-X Mobility and Italy’s Antonio Tiberi of Bahrain Victorious, following a fierce battle in the closing kilometres. After stage 3, Svarre leads the…