Author: Editorial Team
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…
AMMAN, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a number of key contracts and agreements with the Jordanian government, reflecting both sides’ commitment to further strengthening their development partnership, during a visit by an ADFD delegation led by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a financing agreement with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to support the Jordanian Government’s general budget with approximately AED 1.1 billion (USD 300 million). The financing will support the Kingdom’s development programmes and plans, while…
Residents of congested, sprawling cities are spending more time in their vehicles. There is even global research to support this theory — in 2025, the car marketplace Autotrader surveyed car users from 17 countries to find out the amount of time they spent in their vehicles. According to its website, South Africa topped the list, with motorists spending ‘10 days, 4 hours and 48 minutes annually commuting to and from work’, followed by India. While some hate long commutes, others look at it as a chance to dive into work or just enjoy a few minutes of solitude…
AJMAN, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Cedars Golf Championship will return to the UAE for its second edition, with Al Zorah Golf Club in Ajman set to host the tournament from 2nd to 4th October, 2026. Organised by the Lebanese Golf Federation in cooperation with the Emirates Golf Federation, the championship reflects continued sporting cooperation between the two federations and their shared commitment to developing golf across the region. The three-day tournament will feature 54 holes of individual stroke play and is included in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), giving participants an opportunity to strengthen their international rankings…
ABU DHABI, 26th August (WAM) — The UAE national judo team opens its Lausanne Grand Slam campaign on Saturday, featuring Karim Abdel Latif and Naji Yazbek (-73kg), alongside Giorgi Elbakiev (-81kg). The event, running from 26th to 30th August, features over 530 judokas from 78 countries, including a 10-member refugee team. Notably, the edition introduces competitions for People of Determination to promote societal inclusion and equal opportunity. Following tomorrow’s draw, the tournament begins Friday with lightweight events. The UAE completes its participation on Sunday with Aram Grigorian and Talal Shafili (-90kg), Omar Maarouf (+100kg), and Eliza Litev (women’s -78kg). Source:…
SÃO JOSÉ, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE Group, a UAE-based advanced technology and defence group, and the Brazilian Army, through the Cyber Defence Command (ComDCiber), will establish a Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (COE), the first institution of its kind in Latin America to operate under a tripartite model bringing together government, industry, and academia. The initiative reflects an equal, strategic commitment between the two founding institutions to establish a permanent, internationally benchmarked organisation serving Brazil’s cybersecurity requirements and contribute to the wider region. Both founding partners will make direct investments in the institution, reinforcing their commitment to its…