Salah Scores Twice as Trabzonspor Defeat Basaksehir 2-1
Mohamed Salah scored twice on his first league start to lead Trabzonspor past Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 in the Turkish Super Lig on August 23. The victory gives the Black Sea club their first win of the domestic league season after opening the campaign with a draw.
Egyptian Winger Scores Twice Before Thursday’s Europa League Decider
Salah opened the scoring in the eighth minute, capitalising on a mistake from Basaksehir goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer, who failed to hold onto the ball. Eldor Shomurodov brought Basaksehir level from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, but Salah restored Trabzonspor‘s lead three minutes into the second half after bursting down the right flank, exchanging passes with Ernest Muci, and slotting into the far corner.
The 34-year-old winger, who joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer following a nine-year stint at Liverpool, nearly added to his tally during late drama. A stoppage-time finish was chalked off for a foul during the build-up, while another effort from long range into an empty net was ruled out for offside after Sengezer went up-field for a late corner.
Trabzonspor turn their focus to Thursday’s Europa League playoff second leg against Ferencvaros in Hungary, where they must overturn a 1-0 deficit following a first-leg defeat at home.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Race Set for Dec 3-6 at Yas
December 3-6 Confirmed for Yas Island Season Finale with Concert Lineup
Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island will play host to the Formula 1 season finale from December 3 to 6, 2026.
Four Days of Track Action and Entertainment Headed to Yas Island
The four-day event brings the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship to a close in Abu Dhabi, maintaining the emirate's long-standing position on the global motorsport calendar. Preparations for the season finale are moving forward on schedule, with Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali confirming the championship's commitment to the December dates alongside a full lineup of trackside events and fan experiences.
Beyond the racing, the after-race concert series on Yas Island has locked in headliners Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi, and Imagine Dragons. Event organisers confirmed that two additional musical acts will be announced soon to complete the official entertainment lineup.
Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Under-Secretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, stated that hosting Formula 1 since 2009 continues to strengthen the capital's hospitality, events, and tourism sectors. Ethara CEO Saif Rashid Al Noaimi noted that coordination between event organizers, Formula 1, and local partners across the emirate is well underway to manage visitor flow, team logistics, and fan operations.
Ticket availability for the December race weekend is already listed as limited across remaining categories. The four-day event will bring the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship season to its official conclusion at Yas Marina Circuit.
Dh1 Buys Rs26: Indian Rupee Hits Record Low in UAE
Dh10,000 Yields Rs260,000 as Rupee Drops to Rs26 Against Dirham
Rs26 to Dh1 marks the exchange rate reached by the Indian rupee on August 24, 2026, dropping from Rs25.94 recorded a day earlier as pressure mounts from elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign investor outflows, a widening trade deficit, and recent foreign-exchange liquidity adjustments.
Dh10,000 Transfers Yield Rs260,000 Before Processing Fees
| Currency | Rate per Dh1 (Aug 24, 2026) | Prior Benchmark Rate | Operational & Financial Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee (INR) | 26.00 | 25.94 (Aug 23) | Dh10,000 converts to ~Rs260,000; yields Rs2,600 more per Dh10k than at Rs25.74 |
| Philippine Peso (PHP) | 16.74 | 16.72 (Aug 23) | Slight weakening against the dirham |
| Pakistani Rupee (PKR) | 75.65 | 75.65 | Rate remains unchanged |
| Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) | 33.20 | 33.20 | Rate remains steady |
| Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) | 89.38 | 89.57 (Aug 23) | Currency strengthened slightly |
| Nepalese Rupee (NPR) | 41.60 | 41.60 | Rate remains unchanged |
| Egyptian Pound (EGP) | 13.65 | 13.65 | Rate held steady |
| British Pound (GBP) | 0.19 | 0.19 | Rate remains unchanged |
For UAE business operators managing cross-border payroll and individuals remitting funds to India, the move alters conversion efficiency immediately. A Dh10,000 transfer now translates to roughly Rs260,000, prior to exchange house margins and transaction charges. Compared to a base rate of Rs25.74, sending Dh10,000 at Rs26 yields Rs2,600 more in net local currency payouts.
The exchange rate has swung across a wide band over the last 30 days. On July 26, Dh1 converted at Rs26.16 before the rupee strengthened to Rs25.86 at the start of August. The currency hit a strong point between August 5 and August 9, trading at Rs25.79 per dirham, before weakening again to Rs25.97 on August 19 and breaking the Rs26 barrier on August 24.
While the current Rs26 conversion rate sits 16 paise lower than the July 26 level of Rs26.16, it represents a 21-paise increase in rupees received per dirham when compared against the August low of Rs25.79.
The currency weakness reflects broader strain on India's external capital balance. Increased costs for imported oil, sustained capital withdrawals by foreign institutional investors, and a expanding trade deficit have combined to drive elevated demand for US dollars, while short-term liquidity policy adjustments have added immediate downward pressure.
UAE rain forecast brings 45km/h winds and dust through Thursday
45km/h Winds and Afternoon Rain to Hit Eastern UAE Through Thursday
After three consecutive days of showers left standing water across roads in Al Ain, unstable weather is setting in across eastern, southern, and coastal parts of the country through Thursday.
Afternoon Clouds, 45km/h Dust Winds, and Fog to Affect Daily Routines
Convective clouds will build over eastern and southern areas during the afternoon, bringing rain that extends into inland districts by Wednesday. The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts that these afternoon cloud formations follow heavy downpours that already caused water to accumulate on roadways in Al Ain.
Southeasterly to northeasterly winds will pick up around cloud formations, ranging from 10 to 25 km/h and reaching peak gusts of 45 km/h on Wednesday. These winds are expected to kick up sand and blowing dust across open roads, reducing visibility during afternoon travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Overnight humidity will surge across coastal and inland zones, creating conditions for morning fog and mist through Friday. Drivers along coastal routes can expect damp, foggy early morning conditions before cloud cover develops later in the afternoon.
Sea conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are forecasted to remain slight throughout the week despite the unstable atmospheric conditions overhead.
Dollar Tops 2 Million as Iranian Rial Record Low Hits Market
US Dollar Surpasses 2 Million Rials in Tehran Free-Market Collapse
The Iranian rial plunged to an all-time low on August 23, 2026, as the US dollar breached the 2 million rial mark on Tehran’s free market. Local businesses, currency traders, and domestic consumers faced rapid price adjustments as the US greenback surged over 7 percent against the rial in less than seven days.
Sanctions risk escalates after June 17 diplomatic deadline passes without accord
Tehran’s free-market exchange rate surged past 200,000 tomans, the equivalent of 2 million rials, driven by high demand for foreign currency and widespread anxiety over impending US measures. The depreciation directly inflates the local cost of essential imported goods, including medicines, foodstuffs, raw industrial materials, and heavy machinery. Iran's government has signaled a potential increase in domestic fuel prices to cope with worsening fiscal strains, while households purchase hard currency and physical gold to hedge against accelerating inflation.
The market collapse coincided with the expiration of a 60-day diplomatic window established under a June 17 memorandum between the United States and Iran, which ended without a final accord on Tehran's nuclear program or sanctions relief. The US administration subsequently reimposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports and rescinded waivers on Iranian oil exports, while Iranian officials announced the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until Washington lifts sanctions, removes the blockade, and unfreezes Iranian foreign assets.
AED 6,000 Scams Target Job Seekers: Fake Job Scams UAE
Scammers Demand Upfront Fees of AED 6,000 for Fake UAE Job Offers
Upfront Fee Demands Target UAE Job Seekers
Fraudsters are extracting thousands of dirhams from job candidates by setting up elaborate hiring processes using artificial intelligence, polished websites, and realistic interviews. While recruitment fraud warnings have circulated in the UAE for more than 15 years, scammers continuously refine their tactics to exploit job search urgency.
Victims are frequently targeted through social media job listings that lead to what looks like a structured corporate application. Job applicant Fatima Al Rahma reported encountering a job ad that initially appeared legitimate until she was asked for three separate payments of AED 2,000, totaling AED 6,000, supposedly covering registration, interview processing, and final recruitment steps. Scammers rely on financial pressure to push candidates into paying before they have time to investigate.
Why UAE Law Prohibits Recruitment Charges
MOHRE rules make it clear that charging job applicants any recruitment, administrative, or processing fee is illegal under UAE law. Authentic employers and licensed employment agencies carry full legal responsibility for funding their own hiring and onboarding costs.
Fraudsters attempt to side-step suspicion by framing upfront fees as administrative charges or processing deposits. They produce convincing documentation, using artificial intelligence tools to draft professional communication and placing fake corporate branding onto fake offer letters.
How to Verify an Offer and Guard Your Money
- Refuse all fee requests. If a hiring manager or recruiter asks for money to process an application, schedule an interview, or issue a visa, stop communicating immediately.
- Verify offer letter barcodes. Scan and validate the official barcode printed on standard UAE job offers using official MOHRE channels before signing or sharing personal documents.
- Report fraudulent activity. Notify MOHRE or Dubai Police if an agency or individual demands cash or online transfers in exchange for employment.
