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UAE-Senegal talks center on investment, development and the 2026 UN Water Conference. Sheikh Mohamed and President Faye also deliberated on preparations for the United Nations Water Conference scheduled for 2026. Co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal, the event will be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 10 and aims to advance progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6, which calls for universal access to clean water and sanitation. The leaders examined water-related priorities and their significance for economic and social progress both nationally and internationally. This conference is a key element of the ongoing collaboration between the UAE and Senegal.
Business
Bullion was again under downward pressure in international markets as global commodities absorbed a quarter-point rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold slid 1 percent to $4,249 per ounce, touching multi-session lows amid rising sovereign yields and tighter monetary conditions. The rise in interest rates has raised the opportunity cost of holding physical gold, leading institutional investors to shift capital into fixed-income assets.
Travel
Emirates has formally begun its northern winter travel season with strong booking figures across its global passenger route network. The Dubai-based airline wrapped up its summer operations ahead of initial corporate forecasts, buoyed by ongoing demand for leisure and premium travel. Emirates enters winter season with strong booking momentum following a high-density summer operational period during which the airline transported more than 8.6 million passengers between July and August across 140 global destinations. Commercial passenger aircraft taxi along airport runways during peak international travel hours. The airline’s seasonal results demonstrate an increase in passenger capacity and improved load factors on key long-haul routes linking North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Updates from international aviation sources reveal that forward bookings for the upcoming holiday travel period remain high in both premium cabins and economy class, with industry analysts noting that this sustained volume highlights the inherent resilience of international long-distance markets. To meet the projected winter passenger demand, the airline is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar fleet upgrades and product enhancements. The carrier continues to incorporate newly retrofitted Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft into its fleet, expanding its Premium Economy service on additional long-haul routes. Emirates enters winter season with strong booking demand as fleet retrofit initiatives increase premium seat availability on key intercontinental corridors. Emirates Reports Robust International Booking Activity for Winter Alongside cabin improvements, the airline is increasing flight frequencies and launching new international routes ahead of the winter schedule. These route expansions are complemented by growing interline and codeshare
Sports
Spain sent Portugal out of the FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win, ending Ronaldo’s sixth tournament and long pursuit of the title.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup last eight after a 2-1 win over Brazil, with Haaland scoring twice and Neymar netting late.
Australia exited the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Egypt won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 Round of 32 draw in Arlington at Dallas Stadium.
Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.
Mexico reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, keeping its unbeaten run and clean-sheet record intact.
Brazil booked a Round of 16 place at World Cup 2026 after Casemiro and Martinelli erased Japan’s first-half lead in Houston from the Round of 32.
Portugal moved to four points in Group K after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, whose first World Cup campaign remained difficult.
Norway’s 3-2 victory over Senegal put Haaland on four World Cup 2026 goals and sent the team into the Round of 32 from Group I after two wins.
Health
According to the World Health Organization, reductions in Ebola spread are occurring in some of the most affected regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These positive changes are most apparent in parts of Ituri province, the outbreak’s primary epicenter. Nevertheless, the epidemic persists and continues to grow in other locations, with official data up to Sept. 13 indicating 7,258 confirmed cases and 3,510 deaths across seven provinces, and a national case fatality rate of 48.4%.
Technology
Apple revealed the iPhone Duo on Sept. 9, marking the debut of its inaugural foldable model. Starting at $1,999 in the U.S., the device features a 7.6-inch inner display that unfolds, while a 5.4-inch outer screen handles typical phone functions when closed. Preorders will open on Oct. 16, with retail sales beginning on Oct. 23. This launch introduces a new foldable form factor alongside Apple’s traditional smartphone lineup.