Author: Editorial Team
As temperatures continue to climb across the UAE, spending the weekend indoors doesn’t have to mean staying at home. From joining a community run through an air-conditioned mall to learning the art of traditional Emirati perfume-making or enjoying live music, there are plenty of ways to escape the heat over the next few days. Here are seven events worth adding to your weekend plans. 1. Join a free indoor 5km run Kickstart your Friday, July 24 morning with the first New Balance x Common Grounds Summer Run Series at Dubai Hills Mall. The free community run begins at 6:15 am,…
During the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, British premium brand FREELANDER announced the UAE as its first international market at an industry exchange event hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at The Orangery. FREELANDER also confirmed that its International Brand Launch is scheduled for September in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This marks another significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion strategy. As one of the world’s most influential celebrations of automotive culture, the Goodwood Festival of Speed gathers global automotive brands, industry leaders, and innovative enterprises each year. During the event, ADIO hosted a series of industry exchange sessions…
DUBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police, represented by the Crime Prevention Department within the General Department of Criminal Investigation, organised the ‘Residential Communities Security Forum’ at the Dubai Police Officers Club. The event was attended by Dubai Police officers, representatives of the Security Industry Regulatory Agency, the Dubai Land Department, and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, along with 160 attendees from real estate development companies, jointly owned property management companies, residential community officials, and a number strategic partners. Dubai Police affirmed that the forum comes within the framework of strengthening relations with strategic partners across various sectors, most…
ABU DHABI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the King of Belgium and to the country’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Source: Emirates News Agency
FARNBOROUGH, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and Embraer, a leading global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, today signed a Strategic Framework Agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, establishing a pathway to a long-term collaboration across supply, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), human capital development, and research and development. The agreement was signed by Amer Siddiqui, Executive Director at Mubadala’s UAE Investments Platform on behalf of Mubadala, and Dimas Douglas Tomelin, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of Embraer S.A. on behalf of Embraer. The partnership draws on the UAE’s integrated aerospace ecosystem,…
ABU DHABI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed a significant increase in the number of beneficiaries of the VAT Refund Scheme for UAE Nationals Building New Residences in the first half of 2026. The authority stated that approximately 4,000 refund applications submitted by UAE nationals for VAT incurred during the construction of their new residences were approved in H1 2026, with total refunds reaching AED353.5 million. The authority said this compares to 3,100 approved applications worth AED284.8 million in H1 2025, representing a 27.5 percent increase in the number of approved applications and a 24.1…
SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kalba Sports and Cultural Club launched the activities of Sharjah Week as part of the Sharjah Sports Summer Programme “A Holiday Reimagined” 2026. This came in the presence of Dr Omar bin Hanifa, Member of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Sports Council, Rashed Saeed bin Frish Al Kindi, Chairman of the Club’s Board of Directors, members of the Board, and with wide participation from members and parents. The first day’s programme included sports, cultural and awareness activities, featuring competitions in basketball, volleyball and “Laser Run”, in addition to chess and intelligence games. It…
DUBAI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) said 1,099 horses were registered during the 2025-2026 season, up 31 percent from 836 in the previous season. The authority said the increase reflected the success of racing events and strong participation from within the UAE and abroad. The number of two-year-old horses taking part rose by 68 percent compared with the 2024-2025 season, while total race prize money increased by 2.69 percent. The season also attracted 167 trainers and 117 jockeys, while the number of owners and active syndicate members rose by 12.8 percent to 967. Rashid Al…
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Nolan opened up about the possibility of directing a horror film, revealing that the genre continues to interest him. While he joked that his fans may already find plenty of horror elements in The Odyssey, he emphasized that the experience has only increased his desire to tackle the genre. “I was going to say, they don’t need to beg me to tell a horror story anymore. Just buy a ticket.” Despite incorporating horror influences into The Odyssey, Nolan admitted the film has not satisfied his creative curiosity. “It very much whets my appetite for more,”…
DUBAI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the UAE Football Association (UAE FA) in a strategic step to organise a series of sports events and tournaments for developers and professionals across the real estate sector. The partnership aims to strengthen engagement among industry stakeholders, encourage active lifestyles, foster a culture of positive competition and teamwork, and support community and sports initiatives that contribute to the sector’s sustainable development. The signing ceremony, held at the UAE Football Association’s headquarters in Dubai, was attended…