Eight individuals were sentenced in Abu Dhabi for online child exploitation, facing jail terms up to 15 years and fines of Dh1 million, as authorities intensify efforts to combat cybercrimes targeting minors through social media and gaming platforms

Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro star together for the first time in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The epic adventure drama follows ex-revolutionaries reuniting for a daring mission, hitting UAE cinemas on September 25

The UAE’s three-month midday break, banning outdoor work during peak summer hours, concluded with 99% compliance. Authorities praised private and government companies for prioritising worker health, providing shaded areas, cooling solutions, and medical support across the country

Israel has bombed UNRWA schools in Gaza’s al-Shati camp, where displaced families had sought refuge, just after issuing expulsion orders. Residential buildings, including the al-Rayas block, are also under threat as the humanitarian crisis deepens with continued airstrikes

Lev Echad’s retreat in the Hamptons provided women coping with trauma a safe haven for healing. Through therapy, group sessions, and supportive activities, participants found strength, solidarity, and a renewed sense of hope on their recovery journeys

An Israeli airstrike in Doha targeted Hamas political bureau leaders during ceasefire discussions, killing five and injuring Qatari personnel, drawing sharp condemnation from Qatar and raising diplomatic tensions

At WHX Tech, healthcare leaders outlined how AI, robotics, and wearables will redefine hospitals. With remote monitoring, robotic command centers, and predictive algorithms, tomorrow’s hospitals will focus on proactive, automated, and patient-centered care across multiple settings

Kazem, a Palestinian ice cream institution shuttered in Gaza during war, has reopened in Ajman, UAE. Serving ice cream and its renowned barrad drink, the shop offers Palestinian families a nostalgic taste of home and enduring resilience

Dubai gold prices soared to new highs, with 22K reaching Dh408 and spot gold climbing past $3,650. Analysts forecast sustained momentum amid global economic shifts, advising residents to hold for potential gains as markets await fresh US economic indicators

Connectivity across Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UAE, and India slowed sharply after Red Sea undersea cable cuts. Microsoft Azure confirmed increased latency, while watchdogs and telecom providers warned of regional disruptions amid growing geopolitical tensions over critical internet infrastructure

The Asia Cup 2025 starts on September 9 in Abu Dhabi, featuring eight teams and 19 matches. India–Pakistan remains the tournament’s most anticipated clash, while the event provides a vital platform for teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup

Reports reveal former IDF chief Herzi Halevi urged a ceasefire deal that would have freed all Gaza hostages before Israel’s Rafah invasion, but Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the plan, fearing it signaled weakness and defeat for Israel