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With Nathan Lyon almost as iconic in Australian cricket as the baggy green cap worn by the nation’s Test players, selectors face a delicate task in managing a proud spinner whose role may be curtailed amid changing priorities.Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker of all time was an automatic selection for over a decade but his place is under pressure as conditions tempt selectors to go with an all-pace assault in upcoming series against South Africa and New Zealand.Having missed the last two Ashes Tests with injury over the home summer, Lyon was recalled for the Bangladesh series, returning as a foil…

From beds and bedside tables to dressers, benches and storage, the campaign highlights the role of each piece in creating a bedroom that feels complete.Dubai: As summer draws to a close and everyday routines begin to return, Chattels & More is putting the bedroom centre stage with the launch of Sleeptember, a two-week campaign dedicated to creating spaces that support better sleep, better routines and better days.September is often a time for rebuilding routines – as holidays come to an end, children return to school and work and everyday life settles back into a familiar rhythm. A play on ‘sleep’…

There are few better ways to celebrate Onam than sitting down to a sadhya, the elaborate feast that brings together an assortment of dishes, traditionally served on a banana leaf. And in Dubai, you won’t have to look too far to find one this year. From pocket-friendly spreads in Karama to fine-dining takes in Downtown Dubai, restaurants across the city are laying out their festive feasts, with some sticking to the traditional vegetarian format and others adding coastal favourites to the mix. So, whether you’re celebrating on Onam or planning a meal around it, here are some sadhyas to try…

A growing number of UAE mothers are placing Apple AirTags in children’s backpacks or fastening them to wristbands, saying the small devices give them reassurance during the journey to school, on bus routes and during field trips. The motivation, they say, is not necessarily to monitor every moment of a child’s day. It is to calm the anxiety that can come with a first school year particularly when a young child is travelling independently by bus for the first time. “I put one in my daughter’s bag when she was in KG1,” said Mariam, a mother who shared her experience.…

ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced its position among the world’s top 200 universities across four United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while recording a substantial improvement in its overall position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026. The university advanced to the 301–400 global band, rising from 401–600 in 2025. This upward trajectory signals growing international recognition of the reach and impact of Khalifa University’s research, education, innovation, institutional practices and strategic partnerships. Particularly strong results were in four SDGs, ranking in the 101–200 global…

KIGALI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the preparations to host the United Nations Water Conference 2026, the United Arab Emirates participated in the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026. During the event, the country emphasised the strategic importance of water to Africa’s sustainable development and resilience, and the need to translate political commitment into investments, partnerships, practical solutions, and advanced technologies. Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, led the UAE delegation at the high-level Symposium in Kigali, Rwanda, where he participated in the opening plenary on ‘Political Leadership, National Reforms…

Iranian currency falls past 2 million rials to the dollar as economic pressure intensifies before Washington’s latest sanctions announcementDubai: Iran’s currency plunged to a new record low on Monday, with the rial falling to 2.02 million rials per US dollar on the informal market as investors reacted to the prospect of tougher American sanctions.The decline came as Washington prepared to unveil a new package of sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners, in what US officials have described as a major escalation of economic pressure.The rial had already been under strain before the outbreak of the current conflict between Iran,…

The UAE’s five largest banks reported a combined net profit of Dh38.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up 7.8 per cent year-on-year, even as a sharp rise in provisioning and softening asset yields put pressure on profitability, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Mashreq – which together hold around 79 per cent of UAE banking system assets – saw earnings supported by strong net interest income, sustained fee and commission growth, and robust treasury and trading revenue, Moody’s said in…

The game is not over for Georgekutty just yet.Producer Antony Perumbavoor has officially announced Drishyam 4, confirming that the hugely successful Malayalam thriller franchise will return for another chapter. The announcement was made at the Mazhavil Manorama Awards, with Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph present, setting off fresh speculation over where Georgekutty’s story could go next.While the news gives fans a reason to celebrate, there is an important caveat: the fourth film appears to be a franchise-level confirmation rather than a fully formed production announcement. A release date, shooting schedule, cast list, plot details and even confirmation that the script…

Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice-Chairman of the UAE Emirates Cricket Board, was unanimously elected as Vice-President of the Asian Cricket Council.Al Zarooni was named the new Vice-President after the ACC conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 22 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the participation of all ACC member countries.Al Zarooni’s unopposed election underscores the growing contribution and stature of the Emirates Cricket Board not only in the Gulf region but around the cricketing world.The Emirati cricket administrator has played a leading role in the growth, development and success of the Emirates Cricket Board ever since his election as the Board’s…