Author: Editorial team
Instagram is looking a little more like an ’80s photo album, with UAE celebrities and influencers joining a trend that began earlier this week and reimagines them in another decade. Using artificial intelligence, participants are giving their photographs a retro makeover, complete with bigger hair, vintage outfits and the finish of an old print. The images might resemble something pulled from a family album, but these are newly generated pictures rather than actual throwbacks. Among those joining in are Emirati life coach Hala Kazim, interviewer Anas Bukhash and radio presenter Kris Fade, while some reality television personalities have turned it…
The UAE’s deeply rooted culture of generosity is undergoing a transformation as wealthy families and younger philanthropists seek to make their giving more strategic, measurable and enduring. While faith, family values and humanitarian responsibility remain the bedrock of philanthropy in the country, a new generation of donors is increasingly focused on governance, impact measurement and long-term planning.The trend is highlighted in Lombard Odier’s recent survey, The Next Gen Chapter of Philanthropy, which identifies the UAE as one of the world’s emerging hubs for structured philanthropy.According to the report, Dubai’s endowment assets reached Dh13.5 billion in 2025, while the emirate hosts…
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is giving fans a first taste of her new song, ‘New Trick’, through Apple’s latest ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign.The singer was also seen holding the new burgundy iPhone in a mirror selfie shared on the day Apple announced its latest products. The joint Instagram post from Apple and ROSÉ featured the caption: “iPhone, new trick, watch this, watch this !!!!”, alongside the hashtags #ShotoniPhone18Pro and #newtrick.A preview of the music video premiered during Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro. Directed by Dave Meyers, the video was filmed entirely on the new device, according to The Music Universe.The…
Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal continues to make football history at an age when most players are still learning the ropes.The 19-year-old became the youngest player to captain Barcelona during the Spanish champions’ 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord on Wednesday, taking the armband at just 19 years and 58 days.It was already shaping up to be a memorable night for the teenager, but things got even more special in the second half when Raphinha was substituted and handed him the captain’s armband.And Yamal did not take long to mark the moment.Just minutes later, he scored Barcelona’s fourth goal with a…
August 2026 saw 9,139 deals, with 12.5 million sq ft traded, highlighting strong growth, investor confidence and top-performing areas across the emirateSHARJAH: Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED4.6 billion in August 2026, through 9,139 transactions across various areas of the emirate. The total traded area in sales transactions reached 12.5 million square feet, reflecting the continued activity of Sharjah’s real estate market.These results reflect the strength of Sharjah’s real estate sector and its continued ability to achieve sustainable growth, supported by a flexible regulatory system and an advanced legislative framework that protects rights and stimulates long-term strategic investments.The…
AHOY, the deep‑tech infrastructure company building the operational layer for Physical AI, and Lumina Partners, a strategic advisory and business development firm from MENA and Europe, today announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance Agreement to accelerate the large‑scale deployment of AI across public sector mobility and critical infrastructure programs. The partnership bridges AHOY’s proprietary technology stack, engineered for on‑chip, and sovereign Physical AI, with Lumina Partners’ strategic advisory expertise and proven capability to structure and operationalize complex technology partnerships for government and enterprise clients. Together, the two organisations will provide a unified pathway for governments and private enterprises to…
OMODA & JAECOO has officially launched the OMODA O5 HEV in the UAE, introducing a new hybrid mobility option combining everyday efficiency, long-distance freedom and responsive performance for a new generation of drivers. Unveiled this week, at the Galadari Motors showroom in Sharjah, the O5 HEV brings OMODA’s “ONE CAR·TWO VIBES” philosophy to the UAE — smooth and efficient for everyday urban mobility, yet powerful and responsive when the journey demands more. Global Momentum, Built for Local Markets The UAE launch comes amid continued global expansion for OMODA & JAECOO. As of July 2026, the brands had entered 77 markets…
Stan Hansen, Chief Operating Officer at Egnyte. Stan Hansen, Chief Operating Officer at Egnyte, explains how connected project information, purpose-built AI agents and safeguards can support secure AI adoption across the Middle East. Egnyte has expanded its Middle East offering with AI-powered capabilities designed to help architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms connect, govern and extract intelligence from complex project information. The enhancements include Project Hub, purpose-built AI agents, AI Safeguards and right-to-left language support for its Arabic web interface. In an exclusive interview, Stan Hansen, Chief Operating Officer at Egnyte, discusses why effective AI requires trusted project context, how specialised…
SHARJAH, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED4.6 billion in August 2026, through 9,139 transactions across various areas of the emirate. The total traded area in sales transactions reached 12.5 million square feet, reflecting the continued activity of Sharjah’s real estate market. These results reflect the strength of Sharjah’s real estate sector and its continued ability to achieve sustainable growth, supported by a flexible regulatory system and an advanced legislative framework that protects rights and stimulates long-term strategic investments. The indicators also confirm the success of development plans and well-planned urban expansion in enhancing…
For a decade, Dubai Opera has given the city some of its most memorable nights, from soaring arias and spellbinding ballets to sold-out concerts and comedy festivals. Now, as the Downtown Dubai landmark celebrates 10 years at the heart of the city’s cultural scene, it is looking ahead with an ambitious 2026–27 season that brings together some of the biggest names in arts and culture. The anniversary season opens on September 12 with a special gala featuring internationally acclaimed Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, Maestro Ahmed Farag, the UAE National Orchestra and the Festival Chorus. From there, the programme expands to…