India have reached the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semi final in Dubai on Thursday. Batting first, India posted 149 for six at the Dubai International Stadium. Opener Shafali Verma led the charge with an attacking 64 off 40 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes. […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority conducted more than 1.6 million passenger transport inspections during the first half of 2026, an increase from around 1.5 million inspections during the same period last year. Despite the higher number of checks, passenger transport violations fell by 21% to around 30,000, showing improved compliance across the sector. Illegal passenger transport violations recorded […]
Alexander Zverev has reached the US Open semi finals after beating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets at Flushing Meadows. The top seed defeated the Dutchman 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to move into the last four and take another step towards winning his second Grand Slam title. Zverev started the tournament with two five set matches but […]
Ajay Devgn is returning as Vijay Salgaonkar in the third instalment of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, and this time, the story will be completely different from the Malayalam version. Speaking at the trailer launch, Ajay said he wants Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph, who created the original franchise, to watch the Hindi film […]
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available for pre order in the UAE from September 12, with prices starting at Dh5,099 and Dh5,499 respectively. Both models will officially go on sale on September 18. The phones will be available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options, in burgundy, […]
Vikrant Massey is reportedly teaming up with Rang De Basanti filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for a new small-town romantic drama. The yet-untitled film is said to be an intimate love story with a fresh twist, with the makers reportedly planning a short 30-day shooting schedule. Mehra is expected to complete the Vikrant Massey project before moving on […]
Football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with Argentina to an end. Messi confirmed the decision on Monday, August 31, following Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in July. The Argentine captain said it was […]
Travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is about to get a new option, as Etihad Rail opens its Dubai passenger station on September 30, 2026. The new Dubai Al Yalayis Station, located near Jumeirah Golf Estates, will connect Dubai to the UAE’s growing national passenger rail network. The journey between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is […]
Mirzapur: The Movie is all set to bring the world of Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit to the big screen — and fans should prepare for a long ride! Ahead of its theatrical release on September 4, 2026, the film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and has […]
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pump in September, with new fuel prices taking effect from September 1, 2026. Super 98 will cost AED 3.80 per litre, up from AED 3.60 in August, while Special 95 will increase to AED 3.69 per litre from AED 3.49. E-Plus 91 will cost AED 3.61 […]