NEW YORK, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the US Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after clearing a backlog of rain-delayed matches. Former winner Daniil Medvedev weathered an avian interruption to soar into the next round, with Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe all progressing. Alcaraz took centre stage in the evening session on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the Spanish second seed dropped the opening set before blowing away Jaime Faria 4-6…
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WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Partner for the inaugural edition of the event, highlighting a shared commitment to accelerating tourism growth, strengthening international collaboration, and supporting the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. The partnership marks an important milestone for WTM Spotlight Riyadh, promoting Saudi Arabia’s growing influence within the global travel industry. It also underscores the event’s role as a meeting place for international tourism leaders looking to engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets. Taking place from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight…
HELSINKI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — On Monday, 31st August 2026, the UAE Embassy in Helsinki, in cooperation with Emirates, organised a promotional event titled “Bridging Dubai and Helsinki with Emirates” at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki, to celebrate the upcoming launch of Emirates’ new Dubai-Helsinki route. The Emirates’ new route service introduces the only year-round, non-stop, direct link between Finland and the UAE, unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers. Furthermore, it reinforces the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Finland, underpinned by mutual interests in renewable energy, artificial intelligence and digital transformation,…
Dubai residents can now take part in a workout class held entirely in the dark, with no mirrors, screens, phones or other visual distractions. GymNation has launched Dans le Noir: Class in the Dark, a 45-minute fitness experience designed to shift participants’ attention away from their appearance and towards how their bodies move. Before the lights are switched off, participants complete a short grounding sequence featuring balance exercises, joint mobilisation and proprioceptive activation. This prepares them to move safely and confidently once they can no longer rely on their vision. During the class, participants wear weighted vests and wrist weights…
From left: Tim Pfaelzer, GM and SVP, EMEA, Veeam, and Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, EMEA East, Veeam. AI adoption is accelerating across the Middle East, creating new opportunities for innovation while increasing the need for robust data security, governance and resilience. Organisations must understand where their data resides, how it moves and who can access it before deploying AI at scale. In a joint interview at LEAP 2026, Tim Pfaelzer, GM and SVP, EMEA, Veeam, and Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, EMEA East, Veeam, discuss why trusted data resilience has become a board-level priority. The executives also examine the…
From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep, our days are filled with tasks and responsibilities. In between, we all have common routines that can add several ‘ugghh’ moments to an already hectic life, and who wants that? We cannot solve all of them at once, but we can certainly help you avoid some. Here are some tried-and-tested products that have turned some of those daily activities into a walk in the park instead of an obstacle course — and that we hope will make your life easier. Source: Khaleej Times
SEOUL, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s foreign reserves rose by the largest amount in August due to an increase in dollar-denominated assets, the central bank said Thursday. The country’s foreign reserves stood at US$442.28 billion as of the end of August, up $14.33 billion from a month earlier, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). The on-month gain marked the largest increase since the BOK began compiling the data in 1971, while the balance marked the highest level since May 2022, when it stood at $447.71 billion. The BOK attributed the…
MADRID — Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Spain on Wednesday to protest the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta and criticize Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s left-wing government over its handling of the influx of migrants to the Spanish exclave on the north African coast. The protests coincided with Ceuta’s annual official holiday, which is normally marked with celebrations. But this year, the holiday took place against the backdrop of Spain’s ongoing border chaos. Spanish opposition parties accuse Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta, while the government says right-wing parties are exploiting the crisis.…
TP-Link Systems Inc., a global provider of consumer networking and smart home products, recently announced that its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 lineup, led by the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh Wi-Fi system, is expected to be available in the UAE in Dec 2026, following its global reveal at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Built on the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard, the lineup combines next-generation Wi-Fi technology with TP-Link’s proprietary hardware and software to deliver a new level of reliable home connectivity. As connected homes continue to evolve in the UAE, consumers increasingly rely on their home networks…
WORLD CAPITALS, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices firmed on Thursday as the US dollar and Treasury yields eased. Spot gold rose 0.5 percent to $4,409.97 per ounce by 0219 GMT after hitting a near one-month low in the previous session. US gold futures gained 0.9 percent to $4,455.30. Among other metals, spot silver rose 0.6 percent to $65.74, platinum climbed 0.6 percent to $1,770.88 and palladium firmed 0.6 percent to $1,354.00. Source: Emirates News Agency