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DUBAI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired a meeting of the Supervisory Committee of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal. The meeting reviewed the evaluation outcomes for 32 government entities participating in the Medal’s inaugural edition. Recognised as the highest accolade within the Government of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal aims to instill a work culture that is conducive to developing government leaders and empowering second-tier leadership. During the meeting, H.H.…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the institutions of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has reaffirmed the importance of the Award’s role and mission in promoting excellence across the academic and education sectors in the UAE, the Arab world and internationally. The General Secretariat expressed pride in the positive impact the Award has achieved at all levels since its establishment in 2007 as a pioneering national initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence across the education sector. Through fields that keep pace with contemporary developments and anticipate future needs,…

Residents can expect fair to partly cloudy skies over the UAE on Monday, September 14, 2026, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Clouds may also appear on eastern parts of the country. Conditions will turn humid by night and on Tuesday morning over some coastal areas, but there will be a chance fog or mist formation, the Met department clarified. Temperatures nationwide are expected to range between 27°C and 44°C, with lows of 30°C and 31°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, affirmed that the law is the fundamental pillar of the stability of societies and the progress of nations, as it provides the framework governing relationships, guarantees confidence in institutions, and fosters an environment that enables people and the economy to grow and prosper. In a statement marking World Law Day, observed annually on September 13, Abdullah Al Nuaimi said that the United Arab Emirates has recognised that building a modern, people-centered state requires an advanced legislative and judicial system…

MUSCAT, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — GCC stock markets recorded trading in approximately 401.7 billion shares during 2025, an increase of 19.5% compared with the previous year, with the value of shares traded reaching approximately US$618 billion. This is according to the latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The general composite index measuring GCC stock market performance stood at approximately 165.2 points at the end of 2025, down 3.8% compared with the end of 2024. The total market capitalisation of GCC stock markets reached approximately US$3.9 trillion…

DHAFRA, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — The National Agriculture Centre (NAC) brought together over 150 farmers at the Liwa Majlis in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi, alongside relevant entities and partners from the agricultural sector to discuss key topics facing farmers. The gathering forms part of a series of regular meetings being organised by NAC across the UAE, aimed at introducing farmers to the Centre’s key projects and initiatives, understanding their perspective, as well as strengthening direct engagement with the community. NAC follows an integrated approach focused on identifying farmers’ needs and ensuring their involvement in designing programmes, projects, and…

MADRID, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix for Mercedes becoming the first victor at Formula One’s newest circuit, the Madring in Madrid. Antonelli has boosted his title ambitions with victory in the Spanish Grand Prix as the Mercedes driver edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a race swayed by strategy. The opening laps saw plenty of clashes up and down the field, with Norris narrowly holding onto the lead from pole position as Antonelli cut two corners during his concerted efforts to pass the Briton. Adding an eighth win…

LONDON, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the English Premier League. The victory took Manchester City to 12 points in second place, behind leaders Arsenal on goal difference, while Manchester United remained on four points in 13th place. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match in the 60th minute. In the same round, Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Coventry City 5-0. The result lifted Brighton to seven points in fourth place, while Coventry City remained without a point. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, inaugurated the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The Fair runs until 18 September at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The current edition, themed ‘Turn The Page, Read The World’, marks an important milestone in the Fair’s journey. Over 35 editions, the…

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved an official of the rank of Director-General as the first recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal, which is recognised as the highest accolade within the Government of Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan said the medal will be awarded to a recipient who excels in empowering and developing top second-tier leaders. The design of the medal also reflects the award’s mission to recognise leadership impact, empower talent and cultivate second-tier leaders. The medal’s design will be unveiled at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum 2026. The winner will…