Author: Editorial team

Textile waste – which includes manufacturing remnants, unwanted clothes and linens, and unsold products – is one of the industry’s most pressing challenges. New York: Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.While luxury fashion houses and select specialty retailers like Patagonia and L.L. Bean have offered product repairs for decades, the concept has caught on. Jeans giant Levi Strauss…

The earthquake resulted in deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Colombia over an earthquake that struck the country and resulted in deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Republic of Colombia and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates 24|7

For decades, the financial relationship between Gulf-based Indians and their home country was defined largely by remittances. Today, however, a growing number of affluent non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the UAE and wider Gulf are evolving from simple income earners and money senders into global wealth creators, with investments spanning multiple countries, asset classes and currencies.According to Pranav Mishra, Head of Distribution, Consumer Bank at Kotak Mahindra Bank, the profile of the Gulf Indian investor has changed significantly in recent years as the diaspora becomes more skilled, mobile and financially sophisticated.”The Gulf Indian of an earlier generation earned here and sent…

Pregnant Anne Hathaway turned heads on the red carpet on Sunday, August 9, at the Los Angeles premiere of her film The End of Oak Street.The 43-year-old actor paired classic blue jeans with an ice-blue cape-style top featuring a dramatic, floor-grazing train. The flowing silhouette highlighted her baby bump, while Hathaway completed the look with dewy makeup and a sleek high ponytail.The appearance comes during a busy period for the actor, who recently spoke about balancing motherhood with a packed slate of releases.Speaking to People at the London premiere of The Odyssey, Hathaway described the experience as “extremely surreal”.”I’m excited.…

Embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s hope that a combative statement condemning “a concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine him would spark a period of reflection were dashed on Monday.It is over a week since Infantino withdrew his plan to raise private investment for a new commercial subsidiary, called the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), which it proposed would run the commercial side of World Cups.Three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — did not hold back in targetting Infantino and his style of leadership in an open letter on Monday.Despite all sides calling for unity,…

FUJAIRAH, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Digital Government, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Council and the Fujairah Geographic Information Systems Centre, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at promoting physical security practices and protecting digital assets and systems, contributing to a secure digital environment and raising awareness of security risks. The awareness messages focus on the importance of restricting access to areas containing sensitive systems and data, protecting devices from theft, and mitigating the risk of data breaches, as well as utilizing surveillance systems to prevent potential incidents. The campaign also highlights the integration between physical security measures and…

FRANKFURT, 10th August, 2026 (WAM)– European stocks closed mixed on Monday after a choppy session as a lack of positive progress in US-Iran talks and uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz rendered the mood cautious, dpa reported. Investors also looked ahead to the crucial US inflation data this week for clues about the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.03%. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 closed up by 0.02% and 0.13%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 settled lower by 0.35%. Switzerland’s SMI moved up 0.61%. Among other markets in Europe,…

ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Colombia over an earthquake that struck the country and resulted in deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Republic of Colombia and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

Nvidia recently entered into a partnership with Zayo to help build out critical network capacity aimed at supporting AI factories. Zayo, the digital infrastructure provider, is looking to close a widening gap between compute demand and available network bandwidth. Through the collaboration, Zayo is constructing more than 8,000 miles of new long-haul fibre across fast-growing AI corridors, alongside a significant expansion of capacity across its existing infrastructure. The work spans 24 total routes, comprising six new long-haul routes, 10 overbuilds of existing network across high-demand markets, and eight existing fibre routes. Nvidia is a Zayo customer and will have significant access…

Main construction phase begins for low-rise leasing community in Jumeirah 1, featuring 90 residences set around green spaces and a central parkDubai: Shamal Holding has appointed Dutco Construction as the main contractor for its new residential development on the site of the former Dubai Zoo in Jumeirah 1, marking the start of the project’s main construction phase.The development will transform the historic site into a low-rise residential community built exclusively for leasing, with Shamal Holding retaining ownership of all residential units.The contract award follows the project’s unveiling in June 2025 and advances the development from preparatory works into full-scale construction.Abdulla…