Dubai Today: Dirham Exchange Rates and Weather — 30.08.2026

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Emirates News 30.08.2026

Dubai Police Impounded Nearly 500 Cars Over Massive Unpaid Fines

Dubai Police impounded 497 vehicles in the first half of 2026 over accumulated traffic fines running into thousands of dirhams and years of expired vehicle registrations.

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Sports 30.08.2026

Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival marks 32 years of talent discovery

ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from across the world, including nearly 300 Emirati competitors.

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Sports 30.08.2026

11 horses to compete for title of UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in Kazan

KAZAN, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kazan International Racecourse in the Republic of Tatarstan will host the Russia leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Sunday 30th August 2026, within the calendar of the 33rd edition, held in conjunction with the 36th National Day Festival of the Republic of Tatarstan.The Cup series is staged in support of plans to develop the Arabian horse racing industry and to sustain the backing of owners and breeders around the world, encouraging them to acquire and breed Arabian horses. This work helps preserve the breed’s authentic heritage, elevate its standing and strengthen its presence at the most significant international festivals and racecourses.The Russia leg will see the participation of 11 horses representing the elite studs and stables of Russia, competing in the Listed category over a distance of 1,800 metres on dirt, for purebred Arabian horses aged four years and above.Tersk Stud, Russia’s leading Arabian breeding operation, fields the strongest hand in the race with three runners: Nimbus Tersk (by Barak out of Nochnaia Fialka, trained by Bayramkulov M.), Voskhod Tersk (by Hyyaf Al Khalediah out of Vereika) and Velbot Tersk (by Barak out of Vereika), both trained by Vasilenko V.Tatneft Company saddles Undertaker (by Benedick out of Ancely), trained by Kappushev M. and ridden by Shegushev A., while owner-trainer combination Kondrashov Y. and Kondrashov A. bring homebred Pafos (by Sunrise Tersk out of Primeta) into contention.The remaining field is completed by Al Dhahabi, Apperkot, Pokroy, Sabur, Miloslav and Big Prize Siver, representing a broad cross-section of Russia’s Arabian horse owners and breeders.The Russia leg carries a distinguished record in the history of the Prestigious Cup. Avonmouth was crowned champion in 2018 and 2019, Ackerland won the 2020 edition, Sahar won both the 2021 and 2023 editions, Legioner won the 2022 edition, and Panacea Tersk won the 2024 edition, while Tawfeeq claimed the title of the 2025 edition after a strong competition that was decided at the finish line.Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, said, '‘We are pleased to continue the journey of the Prestigious Cup across global racecourses through the Kazan station, which has achieved distinguished organisational and popular successes over the past years, and has witnessed strong participation from the elite of Russian owners, breeders and studs’'.He added, '‘The support and patronage of wise leadership represent the fundamental pillar of the global successes achieved by the Cup’s race series, and reinforce our plans aimed at supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders and providing them with the best opportunities to participate and compete in international races’'.He continued, '‘We are proud of Kazan station’s continuation within the Cup’s agenda, in light of the distinguished relations and fruitful cooperation with the organising authorities in the Republic of Tatarstan, and we look forward to a strong and distinguished race that continues the successes recorded by the Russian station over the past years, and reflects the prestigious standing of the Cup in the world of Arabian horse racing’.'

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General 30.08.2026

Kuwait, Egypt FMs discuss regional developments

KUWAIT, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Saturday received a phone call from his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty.Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that during the phone conversation, both sides reviewed the ongoing regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing regional security and stability.

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General 30.08.2026

Indonesia seeks to strengthen halal value chains to boost GDP

JAKARTA, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) - Indonesia is seeking to strengthen its halal value chains to increase the halal industry's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hasan said.Haikal said about 27% of Indonesia's GDP was linked to activities in halal value chains in the third quarter of 2025, underscoring their role in the national economy."This shows that halal is not only about certification, but also makes a significant contribution to the national economy," he said in a statement, carried by Indonesian news agency (ANTARA).He said the halal industry should no longer be viewed mainly as a matter of certification or Muslim consumer needs, but as part of economic activity spanning production, trade, and investment."Halal should not only be understood as food and beverages. That is only a small part. There are still many halal opportunities and potentials that can be developed," Haikal said.He said strengthening the halal industry should go beyond increasing the number of halal-certified products and include production capacity, trade, investment, job creation, and product competitiveness.Growing global demand for halal-compliant products and services offers an opportunity for Indonesia, which has a large domestic market, diverse resources, and a growing number of businesses."Indonesia must not only become a market. We must become producers. We must use our potential to build industries, create jobs, increase trade and drive economic growth," he said.

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General 30.08.2026

Cryptocurrency trading in Russia may reach $46.43 bn

MOSCOW, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Cryptocurrency trading volumes in Russia are not expected to exceed 4 trillion rubles ($46.43 billion) a year in the first year after legalisation and may reach around 7.5 trillion rubles ($87.06 bn) by 2029, Anatoly Popov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank said."According to Finance Ministry data as of February, the daily volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Russia is around 50 bn rubles, or roughly 18 trillion rubles a year. SberCIB Investment Research analysts have a fairly conservative estimate: in the first year after legalization, around 20% of this volume, or 3.5-4 trillion rubles a year, will be traded on exchanges. This figure could rise to 4.75-5.25 trillion rubles by 2028 and to 7.5 trillion rubles by 2029," he told TASS in an interview ahead of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).Popov explained that the conservative forecast reflects the fact that a significant share of transactions will continue to be conducted through cryptocurrency exchange services, bypassing exchange trading. In addition, the law takes effect on September 1, but professional market participants have until July 1, 2027, to obtain licenses, meaning the market will not reach full maturity over the next year.The Eastern Economic Forum will be held on September 1-4 in Vladivostok on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University. The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian government. TASS is the general information partner.