Author: Editorial Team
September is fashion’s biggest month — the one when the glossies land with a thump, fat with the season’s marching orders. This autumn, apparently, we are all to be swathed in leopard-print coats. A delicious idea, unless you live somewhere the weather app still insists it ‘feels like’ 55°C. In Dubai, our September issue is a more prosaic one: how to be covered, cool, and presentable at the school gate before the bell. And the answer, mercifully, is shorter than usual. Because there’s an equation every Dubai parent solves before coffee: covered enough for the car park, cool enough for…
SHARJAH, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 13th Al Maleh and Fishing Festival will open tomorrow, Thursday, on Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn, celebrating the UAE’s maritime heritage and traditional fishing industries. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Dibba Al Hisn City Municipality, the four-day festival will feature heritage activities and programmes highlighting Al Maleh, or salted fish, fishing traditions and crafts linked to some of the UAE’s oldest maritime professions. This year’s edition brings together 20 government and private-sector entities operating in the maritime and heritage sectors, alongside companies and brands involved…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal over the victims of floods and landslides, which resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries, and missing people, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency
AMMAN, 26th August, 2026 (WAM)– Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, met with Major General Dr. Obaidallah Al Maaytah, Director of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, during his official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two sides. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to develop cooperation in the fields of security and training. They also exchanged expertise with a view to developing capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of security operations. Source:…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world, hosted a bell-ringing ceremony today honoring the achievements of its female colleagues and the mothers and grandmothers of ADX female employees. This symbolic event marked the first month-long celebration of Emirati Women’s Day in the UAE under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’. To ADX, Emirati women are not simply participating in the UAE’s capital markets — they are defining them. Based on ADX’s market statistics, close to 125,000 active female Emirati investors participated in the market,…
As someone who chased expensive cars throughout my twenties and early thirties, I have spent a large part of my life thinking about the relationship between wealth, status and happiness. In those early days, if you had told me I relied too heavily on luxury, I would have told you no, I just had good taste. I loved the sound of a beautifully made engine, the design, the engineering and the feeling of sitting behind the wheel of something that represented years of craftsmanship. I still do. There is nothing wrong with appreciating beautiful things, and I still believe working…
DUBAI, 26th August (WAM) — EMS Education is welcoming 1550 new teachers into its schools for the 2026/27 academic year, taking its educator community to more than 10,000 across the network and marking another significant milestone in the organisation’s long-standing investment in attracting and developing exceptional talent. As the new school year begins, GEMS is also strengthening partnerships with families and advancing its focus on preparing students for a rapidly changing world. The new cohort joins GEMS following a global recruitment process and will become part of a community spanning more than 112 nationalities across the organisation. The group receives…
DUBAI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Chess Federation has signed a cooperation agreement with the organisers of the 2027 Stockholm Summer Open, paving the way for Emirati arbiters to officiate at the international tournament. The federation said the agreement forms part of its efforts to develop the arbitration sector, strengthen cooperation and expand international partnerships, while equipping local arbiters with the skills needed to keep pace with developments in international chess officiating. Saeed Al Khouri, Chairman of the Federation’s Arbiters Committee said the agreement would provide Emirati arbiters with opportunities to officiate at international tournaments, gain further practical…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Paul Bascobert, President of Reuters, will participate in this year’s Arab Media Summit, which will bring together media leaders from across the region and the world in Dubai from 15 to 17 September, the Dubai Press Club, organiser of the Summit, announced today. The participation of the Reuters President adds to the Summit’s strong international presence, bringing global perspectives to discussions on the trends reshaping news and content, including the growing impact of technology and artificial intelligence. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), taking place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will feature a dedicated Water Platform, bringing together leading organisations, companies, experts and specialists from around the world to showcase the latest innovations, technologies and smart solutions. The platform will also provide an opportunity to discuss the latest trends and transformations shaping the sector and ways to enhance its efficiency and sustainability. The Water Platform, located in Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, will provide a dedicated space for exchanging expertise and insights, discussing…