More than 700 students at a Dubai school were given the chance to learn from international cricketers as the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Tour arrived on campus. Arcadia Global School in Al Furjan welcomed women’s national team players from the UAE, Hong Kong and Thailand on September 4, giving pupils in Years 5, 6 and 7 a closer look at the sport and the work required to compete professionally. The visit included an interactive question-and-answer session with the players, a cricket quiz and games. Students also joined the athletes for batting, bowling and fielding sessions using the school’s cricket…
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DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s road toll gates, announced the renewal of its five-year contract with TransCore, a leading US-based tolling company, strengthening the continued strategic partnership between the two parties and supporting the ongoing efficiency and technological development of Dubai’s tolling system. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the renewal of the partnership, which was signed by Ibrahim Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, and Whitt Hall, Chief Executive Officer of TransCore, alongside several officials from both sides. The contract builds on the…
RIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries strongly condemned statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land and establish settlements in the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on Sunday by the foreign ministries of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye, the ministers described Ben-Gvir’s remarks as provocative proposals that constitute a blatant violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, and a direct threat to the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. The ministers reaffirmed their categorical…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, recently announced partnerships with fintech leader HALA and e-commerce platform Zid to launch SOHO, an integrated digital infrastructure and services ecosystem built for the operational needs of the Kingdom’s growing community of freelancers and independent professionals. The agreements with HALA and Zid are the first in a wider ecosystem that Salam will continue to expand with further partners. For the initiative, Salam is collaborating with Future Work, a national company that strengthens Saudi Arabia’s freelance ecosystem by enabling freelancer license validation, supporting flexible work models, and driving labor‑market innovation.…
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested 13 violators of the Border Security Law and thwarted the smuggling of 280 kg of khat, 37 kg of hashish and 45,000 tablets in three separate operations across Asir and Jazan. In Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Raboua Sector arrested four Ethiopian nationals, violators of the Border Security Law, for smuggling 80 kilograms of narcotic khat. Jazan Border Guard land patrols thwarted the smuggling of 45,000 tablets and 37 kg of hashish. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Da’ir Sector arrested nine violators of the Border Security Law, of…
MORONI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting the UAE’s longstanding commitment to supporting a more sustainable future and expanding the deployment of renewable energy solutions globally, the inauguration of three solar power plants in the Union of the Comoros demonstrates how the UAE is leveraging its clean energy expertise and capabilities to help strengthen global energy security. The plants were financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), implemented by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, and managed by Global South Utilities (GSU). The project was inaugurated by Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, in…
LONDON, 5th September, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City continued their winning run in the English Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium today in the third round of the competition. The win took Manchester City to nine points with a perfect record, while Coventry City remained without a point. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match in the 26th minute. Elsewhere in the same round, Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2, while Brentford drew 1-1 with Sunderland and Brighton drew 1-1 with Leeds United. Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, announced two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei at LEAP 2026, where the company is participating as a strategic sponsor under the theme, “Powering what’s next.” The partnerships will explore cutting-edge technologies in next-generation IP networks and quantum-safe communications, reinforcing Salam’s commitment to driving digital innovation in the Kingdom. Abdullatif Alsaeed, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Salam said: “At Salam, we are building networks that are ready for what comes next. Our collaboration with Huawei allows us to evaluate AI-driven operations, intelligent automation, and quantum-safe…
MADRID — Spanish authorities are preparing a new temporary accommodation site in Ceuta for hundreds of migrants who remain on the streets following a record influx from Morocco in July, local media reported Saturday. Workers began setting up two tents in an open area in the Los Rosales neighborhood, next to the Nuestra Señora de África nursery school, according to EFE news agency. National Police officers were deployed to the area to prevent possible incidents. Work began Friday amid protests by nursery employees and parents concerned about the site’s proximity to the school, which is expected to open Sept. 28…
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly familiar part of children’s learning routine. Kaspersky explains how parents can help children use AI responsibly and highlights why children should verify AI-generated answers, recognise neural network “hallucinations” and avoid sharing personal or school-related data with AI services. Kaspersky’s observations show that children’s interest in AI tools continues to grow as these technologies become more accessible and integrated into everyday learning. As children return to school, AI is likely to become part of their studies as naturally as search engines, online dictionaries and educational videos. Children may use AI assistants to explain a difficult…