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Temperatures remain in the mid-40s across much of the UAE, while Fujairah and Khor Fakkan could see rainfall as convective clouds develop. Dubai: Humidity and temperatures remain high today, across the UAE, as the mercury holds steady in the mid-40s. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward by afternoon, causing rainfall in regions like Fujairah and Khor Fakkan. Humidity and fog The Met office expects relative humidity (RH) – the amount of water vapour currently in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can…
UAE banks are entering a phase of durable, double-digit earnings growth even as pandemic-era credit conditions begin to normalise, according to new research from Bank of America, which says that the sector’s fundamentals remain firmly on solid footing heading into 2027 and 2028.BofA research analysts Harry Botha and Rahul Rajan expect the cost of risk (CoR) — a key measure of loan-loss provisioning — to tick up from an unusually low 35 basis points in the second quarter of 2026 to around 67 basis points in the third quarter, as the extraordinary boost from recoveries and regulatory support fades. But…
North West may already be making a name for herself in music, but the 13-year-old has revealed she also wants to experience a more ordinary job working at Starbucks.In an interview with Dazed, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West opened up about her future plans and what she would do outside of being an artist.“I still wanna work. I wanna work at, like, Starbucks next year,” North said. “I think I can next year ’cause I’m gonna be 14.”She added “I want to have a regular job, I guess.”The plan comes as North continues to build her own career…
Starting from Friday, the best of Asian women’s cricket, including emerging teams at the associate level, will be on display at the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup (August 28-September 13) in Dubai.For the first time in the history of the continental event, the UAE will play host, a significant achievement for the country amid the regional conflict.If earning the right to stage the event in the middle of a raging Middle East conflict is a great achievement, the country’s women’s team being part of it is the icing on the cake.A berth at the Asia Cup hasn’t come on a…
DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will open a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on 30th August, adding two new lanes for traffic flowing from the Emirate of Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi Area. The improvement forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the road network and raise its operational efficiency by delivering long-term traffic solutions that support smoother mobility between Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The project reflects RTA’s strategic vision to develop Dubai’s key road corridors through proactive plans informed by traffic studies and aligned with population…
SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Classic Cars Club and Museum is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX), which kicks off, on Friday, and runs until 6th September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The museum is showcasing two rare cars representing two prominent eras in the history of classic automobiles, highlighting its commitment to showcasing the historical and artistic value of its collection and introducing the public to the stories behind these vehicles and their connection to the evolution of design, engineering and lifestyles. The participation is part of…
SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Medical Retirement Committee in Sharjah, affiliated with the Sharjah Social Security Fund, held its 100th meeting with the participation of seven members. The committee continues to review cases and applications referred to it concerning insured individuals’ medical fitness and eligibility to remain in employment, as well as proof of incapacity to earn for pension-eligible sons. The meeting was chaired by Dr Abdulaziz Saeed bin Butti Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Committee, in the presence of Dr Saqr Abdullah Sultan Al Mualla, Vice Chairman, and members Dr Fatima Mohammed Al Khamiri, Saeed Sultan…
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DXB connects to 217 destinations as expanded airline schedules, new aircraft and strong transit demand support second-half growthDubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) continues to strengthen its operational momentum, supported by an expanding destination network and the return of airlines to enhance flight schedules and operational capacity, according to Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports.Al Joker said traffic and seat-capacity indicators reflect a positive trajectory towards stronger performance during the second half of the year.”The weekly traffic at the airport has now exceeded 81% of its previous levels, while seat capacity has reached about 86%,” Al Joker said,…
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to price its Hong Kong initial public offering near the midpoint of its marketed range, raising $1.7 billion and valuing the company at about $26.5 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.The company is set to price the deal at HK$48.56 a share, near the midpoint of its HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 range, the people said, raising about HK$13.6 billion ($1.73 billion).The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as the information is not publicly available. Shein did not respond to a request for comment.The valuation confirms a Reuters report last week that Shein’s…