Author: Editorial team

For Dubai-based Malayali musician and lyricist Methil Satheesan, the flavours of an Onam sadya are more than just a festive meal. Over the years, they have taken shape as memories, moods and, now, melodies waiting to be heard. Ahead of Onam, the Palakkad native has created a musical series inspired by some of Kerala’s best-loved traditional dishes, from Inchipuli and Avial to Sambar, Rasam and Mulakooshyam.Satheesan, who has lived in Dubai since 1992 and works as assistant general manager of operations at a construction materials company, writes, composes and sings the songs himself. His newly released music series aims to…

Pakistan bowler Mohammad Abbas took four wickets as his side just edged the first day of the second Test against England at Lord’s on Thursday although the hosts clambered back from a rocky start to end a weather-shortened day on 248-9.After Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl on a muggy morning following some long overdue London rain, Abbas took full advantage of the conditions to wreck England’s top order.A stunning opening spell of 3 for 34 before lunch, including the removal of England skipper Joe Root, put Pakistan in command with the hosts reeling on 80-4 at lunch.But…

AJMAN, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber participated as part of the official UAE delegation, led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, during an official visit to the Republic of Lebanon. The visit aimed to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries and explore new opportunities for cooperation and partnership between their respective business communities. Ajman Chamber was represented during the visit by Abdullah Saeed Al Nuaimi, Member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Member of the UAE–Lebanese Business Council. The two-day programme included a series of economic meetings and events,…

DUBAI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, said women’s empowerment has been a national priority since the UAE’s establishment, reflecting the leadership’s belief in women as essential partners in building society and shaping the nation’s future. She noted that prominent role played by women today is the result of decades of support and empowerment. Speaking during a plenary session titled ‘National Vision: Creating Opportunities for Emirati Women’ at the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum, organised by Dubai Women Establishment, today at Madinat Jumeirah, to mark…

Lakshimi Narayanan, General Manager, Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia. The company will showcase AI, connected stadiums, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud and digital infrastructure solutions supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions. Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, announced its participation in LEAP 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Conference Center – Malham. The company’s presence at the event reflects its growing focus on how artificial intelligence, connected stadiums, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, intelligent digital infrastructure, and digital workplace innovation are transforming sports, cities, and enterprises across…

Smart design starts with understanding the student’s needs, then making every part of the room work harder, with some elements serving more than one purposeDubai: As the new school year approaches and students return to their daily study routines, Ebarza is highlighting the importance of rethinking bedroom design to create spaces that support studying, sleeping, relaxing and storage, particularly where space is limited.“You don’t necessarily need a large room to create a suitable study space. Smart design starts with understanding the student’s needs, then making every part of the room work harder, with some elements serving more than one purpose,”…

Her Excellency highlighted key milestones in the UAE’s approach to women’s empowerment and the opportunities that enabled women to demonstrate their capabilities in leadership and decision-making. Dubai: Her Excellency Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, said women’s empowerment has been a national priority since the UAE’s establishment, reflecting the leadership’s belief in women as essential partners in building society and shaping the nation’s future. She noted that prominent role played by women today is the result of decades of support and empowerment. Speaking during a plenary session titled ‘National Vision: Creating Opportunities…

ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held a high-level meeting with the State of Palestine to review the latest developments related to enhancing the effectiveness of its national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, as well as shared priorities for the next phase. The MENAFATF delegation was headed by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of MENAFATF, and included Shaikha May bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of MENAFATF, and Suliman bin Rashid Aljabrin, Executive Secretary of MENAFATF. The Palestinian delegation was headed by Yahya Shunnar, Chairman of the…

BEIRUT, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to the Republic of Lebanon, where he was received by Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, to discuss strengthening bilateral raltions. Ahead of their meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; 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…

Inside a training centre in southern China, more than 100 humanoid robots stand in neat rows. A dozen human trainers wearing headsets guide some of them through simple tasks – sorting crates, packaging noodles, making coffee.The humanoids are slow and awkward. A novice trainer might get them to produce one usable movement in 300 attempts; an experienced trainer, one in 50.Robot maker UBTech won an $18 million tender from the Guangxi regional government last October to supply the training facility with humanoids and related hardware. The mission: to produce training data for so-called embodied AI – robots able to perceive,…