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DUBAI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled a limited release of 44 beachfront villas from its Beach & Coral Collections, spanning 10 distinct architectural designs on Frond F at Palm Jebel Ali. The release represents one of the final opportunities to own a new beachfront villa on the destination’s fronds. Designed in collaboration with internationally recognised studios NAGA Architects, SAOTA, LW Design Group and LOCI Architecture, the villas balance expansive interiors, natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor living with privacy and a close connection to their individual shoreline settings. The Beach Collection…
Nakheel has released 44 new beachfront villas on Palm Jebel Ali’s Frond F, as the Dubai waterfront development moves closer to the phased handover of its first homes later this year.The limited release includes five, six- and seven bedroom villas across 10 architectural designs, all positioned directly on the shoreline with beach access and views of the Arabian Gulf. Nakheel said it represents one of the final opportunities to buy a new beachfront villa on Palm Jebel Ali’s fronds.combines Nakheel’s Beach and Coral Collections.Beach Collection homes include five and six bedroom villas ranging from about 7,500 to 8,500 sq ft,…
Dubai has heard Zarna Garg before. This time, she is bringing a million-dollar supply of excuses.The outspoken New York Times bestselling author and comedian returns to the Dubai Comedy Festival this October with her new show, Million Dollar Excuses, which promises an evening of joyful family chaos, motherhood, marriage and cultural observations.“I make the most ridiculous excuses,” Zarna says, turning major life events into reasons why she couldn’t do something. “It’s joyful family humour. I’m not a political or religious comic. That’s just not what I do.”Instead, she dives into what she calls the “new age of motherhood”, which include…
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign.AFP Sport looks at five players to watch:Morgan Rogers (Chelsea)Signed for a British record £117 million ($158 million) from Aston Villa, the England midfielder will be expected to lead the Xabi Alonso revolution at Stamford Bridge.Rogers is Chelsea’s marquee close-season recruit and must live up to his eye-watering price tag if Alonso is to revitalise the Blues after their dismal 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season.The 24-year-old arrives fresh from helping Villa end their 30-year trophy…
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced the graduation of the first cohort of its dual bachelor’s degree programme in Aerospace Engineering with Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI), marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two institutions. The six students completed their first three years of study at Khalifa University before spending their final academic year at MAI in Moscow, where they fulfilled their degree requirements and participated in the graduation ceremony in July 2026. Graduates receive two bachelor’s degrees, one from Khalifa University and one from MAI. The programme builds…
LG Electronics is working to provide 5G telematics to European vehicle manufacturers with a set-up employing the latest 3GPP specifications. The key takeaway is LG’s latest system is faster, tapping the capabilities of Release-16 specifications to make data transmission more reliable and less prone to delay than equipment running the 3GPP’s previous iteration of 5G standards. LG booked a 100-fold improvement in reliability and a fivefold gain in the rate data is transmitted between a telematics module and base station. Aside from its claim to being the first company providing such a system in Europe, LG stated there would be…
WASHINGTON, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — US company OpenAI has announced the launch of a specialised version of its popular app—dubbed “ChatGPT for Teens”—amid growing concerns among researchers and parents regarding teenagers’ emotional reliance on chatbots. ”We’re introducing ChatGPT for Teens, an experience designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence. It provides stronger built-in safety protections for teens, including features to promote healthy use and additional controls for parents. If our system estimates someone is under 18 or they state their age is between 13 and 17, they are automatically placed into ChatGPT…
Dubai Consumer Protection intensifies inspections during back-to-school season, with more than 500 market inspections conducted and 800 targeted by month-end Dubai: Retail outlets in Dubai are required to clearly display the discount percentage as well as the price before and after any discount to ensure consumers can accurately assess offers and make informed purchasing decisions, according to Dubai Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Establishment. Ahmed Ahli, Acting Director of Consumer Protection at the Dubai Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said consumers should be able to clearly identify both the original…
TOKYO, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s imports hit a monthly record in July as elevated oil prices drove up energy costs and inflationary pressures, while exports also climbed to an all-time high on a weaker yen and robust semiconductor-related demand. Total imports by value grew 27.8 percent from a year earlier to 12.1 trillion yen ($76.39 billion), data showed on Thursday, hitting a fresh record for the second straight month and exceeding market forecasts for a 26.5 percent increase. Crude oil import volumes rose 5.5 percent from a year before, the first increase in four months, while the total…
Emirates will operate two daily A380 flights on the Dubai-Bali route from March 2027, boosting capacity and connectivity as the airline is set to account for 64% of global A380 operations in 2026Emirates will increase the operation of its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Bali route, deploying two daily flights to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport from 28 March 2027, reflecting continued strong demand for travel between Dubai and the Indonesian tourist destination.The increase comes as Emirates continues to expand its A380 network. According to updated flight schedules, the airline is expected to account for 64 per cent of all scheduled…