Author: Editorial Team

TOKYO, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided Friday to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 1.0 percent, while lowering its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year. Following a board meeting, the BOJ decided by an 8-1 vote to maintain its uncollateralised overnight call rate at 1.0 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Youth Kickboxing Championship opened on Friday at Mubadala Dome at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation. The championship has attracted 607 male and female athletes representing 51 clubs, competing across 96 weight categories in four kickboxing disciplines. Fahad Al Abdouli, Director of Sports Activities at the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said the level of participation reflects the continued growth of kickboxing in the UAE and the federation’s commitment to providing a competitive environment that helps young athletes develop their skills.…

When Dubai resident Devyani’s second child developed epilepsy at six months old, the seizures set back his development significantly. He was non-verbal, and he was diagnosed with autism. “I didn’t know what autism was,” she recalled. Years of struggle followed. Her son couldn’t cooperate with treatments because loud noises and overstimulation caused him distress. By the time his seizures stopped, precious developmental years had been lost. So, when her third child, Aaron, was born, Devyani watched closely. By age two-and-a-half, she noticed he was terrified of new people and places, uncomfortable at birthday parties, and resistant to anything outside his…

As India’s parliament passed a stringent anti-paper leak bill proposing a 10-year jail term for offenders, a Dubai student who exposed vulnerabilities in the country’s exam portals says legislation alone isn’t enough. He has called on the government to put in place stronger cybersecurity measures and conduct regular vulnerability testing to prevent future breaches. “Examination portals contain highly sensitive student information, so they must be protected with strong security controls,” said Rylen Anil, a Grade 12 student at JSS Private School. He made headlines in June when he identified serious security flaws in two of India’s most sensitive examination systems within…

SHARJAH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Digital Department, in collaboration with the Shams AI Club of Sharjah Media City (Shams), hosted a workshop to enhance its employees’ ability to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various work areas. The workshop focused on AI applications in digital media, covering AI fundamentals, linguistic models, content creation, media, digital marketing, command engineering, media production, ethics, and future skills needed for the workforce. This helped participants use these technologies more efficiently in their daily tasks. Eng. Lamia Al Shamsi, Director of the Sharjah Digital Department, emphasised that the successful adoption of AI…

DUBAI, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai is home to an integrated network of nature reserves that form a cornerstone of the emirate’s environmental system, spanning diverse ecosystems including marine coasts, wetlands, deserts and mountains. Established as part of a vision centred on protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability, Hatta Mountain Conservation Reserve stands out as one of Dubai’s most prominent protected areas thanks to its rich biodiversity and unique ecological characteristics. The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority oversees the emirate’s nature reserves, developing plans for their management and protection in line with Dubai’s commitment to balancing sustainable development…

In a milestone moment for the resort, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef today officially unveiled its new Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide during an exclusive launch event attended by local media, partners and VIP guests. The unveiling was led by Sun Siyam Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, who introduced the resort’s most ambitious villa transformation to date. Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has added 50 new overwater villas collectively known as the Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide, comprising 48 one bedroom and two two-bedroom retreats. Marking the resort’s…

NEW YORK, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Tech giant Apple regained its crown as the world’s most valuable company on Monday, edging past chipmaker Nvidia. Apple’s market value climbed to about $4.94 trillion, topping Nvidia’s roughly $4.83 trillion. Investors have increasingly viewed Apple’s restrained capital spending as a strength, especially compared with rivals committing tens of billions of dollars to new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. While companies such as Alphabet and Tesla have stepped up spending to support AI data centres, robotaxis and robotics, Apple has cut capital expenditures over the past three quarters even as it continues to expand…

OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled its next-generation AI Smart Cockpit at OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the all-new OMODA 4 made its Southeast Asia debut during a global technology showcase attended by government officials, media, dealers and industry representatives from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As one of the participating regions, the Middle East — and the UAE in particular — is expected to benefit from these latest intelligent mobility innovations, with the OMODA 4 scheduled to arrive in the UAE later this year, bringing a new generation of AI-powered driving experiences to local customers.…

MUNICH, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Global electric vehicle registrations continued to rise in the first half of the year, but growth slowed sharply, according to a study by consultancy PwC covering 43 major markets. Around 6.6 million fully battery-powered electric vehicles, or BEVs, were newly registered, up 9 percent from the same period last year. While that still represents growth, the pace has slowed considerably. Registrations had risen by more than a third in the first half of 2025 and by almost a third over the whole of last year. China was the main factor behind the slowdown. The…