Author: Editorial Team
SHARJAH, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Participants in the eighth edition of the Ithmar media training programme for children and youth have produced a series of video features in collaboration with 14 government entities across the Emirate of Sharjah, marking the completion of the programme’s intensive practical training phase. Organised by the Sharjah Press Club (SPC), which is affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the programme combined theoretical workshops with practical training, giving participants the opportunity to plan, present, and produce visual content. The videos will be released across SPC’s digital platforms over the coming weeks, showcasing participants’…
COPENHAGEN, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Denmark’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation eased to 1.7% year on year in July, down from 1.9% previously. In July, Danish consumer prices increased by 1.7% year-over-year, down from 1.9% in June. Core inflation stayed unchanged at 2.3%, the highest level since the start of the year. Danish inflation continues to stay below the Euro area. Restaurants and hotels drove July inflation, with costs surging 8.1%. Transportation inflation accelerated to 5.5% from 4.5% in the prior month. These gains were partially offset by declining prices in other sectors. Clothing and footwear price growth eased…
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for Phases 2 and 3 of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project (collectively, the “Contract Awards”). Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, “This is a defining moment for ADNOC Gas.…
There was a time when podcasts were something you listened to on the commute, at the gym or while doing chores. You pressed play, put your phone away and listened. Now, increasingly, we are watching them. Podcast studios have started to look more like television sets, with multiple cameras, carefully designed backgrounds, professional lighting and hosts who know that a facial expression or reaction could become the next viral clip. The shift raises an interesting question: Are video podcasts beginning to compete with traditional TV shows for our attention? Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. 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 Armenian Prime Minister. Source: Emirates News Agency
TOKYO, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in domestic markets from overseas investors boosted the size of dividend payouts. The deficit in the current account stood at 92.3 billion yen ($584.51 million) in June. The net balance for primary income from securities and direct investment, usually the biggest driver of Japan’s current account surplus, shrank by 74 percent to 380 billion yen due to larger dividend payouts from Japanese companies to foreign investors. For the…
For seven years, Farah Libardee returned to Sharan Budhrani’s home and his world: to long conversations in his studio, messages and poems sent across cities, and time spent listening not only to Sharan but to the people who have held his life together. There were the difficult medical chapters, the tracheostomy, the hospital stays and the wordless months. There was also painting, football, speeches, friends, family, and the wry humour that has survived even the darkest moments. The result is Chasing Kites, a deeply personal, multi-perspective biography that Farah has given to Sharan — a book that preserves his journey…
OMODA & JAECOO has continued its remarkable global growth trajectory, reporting 69,739 vehicle sales in July 2026, an increase of nearly 150% year-on-year and marking the brand’s seventh consecutive month of triple-digit growth. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 56,587 units, representing more than 81% of total monthly sales, while cumulative global sales reached 448,849 units by the end of July, reinforcing the company’s ambition to achieve annual sales of one million units by 2027. The strong global momentum is mirrored in the UAE, where OMODA & JAECOO has surpassed 5,000 vehicle deliveries within its first year of operations, supported…
SARATOGA, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sovereignty excelled on his return to Saratoga as he put a star-studded field of older horses to the sword with a commanding victory in the G1 Whitney Stakes on Saturday, 8th August. North America’s reigning Horse of the Year had put up imposing wins at the New York course in last summer’s G1 Belmont Stakes, G2 Jim Dandy Stakes and G1 Travers Stakes, but was lining up having been defeated on both his four-year-old starts. Given a patient ride by Junior Alvarado, Sovereignty broke on terms and tacked over to settle in a clear…
DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates and Arsenal Sunday unveiled The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest, a striking 2.4-metre-high sculpture handcrafted from upcycled components sourced from the airline’s Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. Revealed today at Emirates Stadium, the illuminated installation transforms aviation components into one of football’s most recognisable symbols. The Crest has been created to celebrate 20 years of the Emirates and Arsenal partnership and its extension through to 2033. Its unveiling follows Arsenal’s Premier League-winning season and marks the beginning of a new chapter in one of world sport’s longest-running and most recognisable partnerships. Created in 34…