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SHARJAH, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Participants in the eighth edition of the Ithmar media training programme for children and youth have produced a series of video features in collaboration with 14 government entities across the Emirate of Sharjah, marking the completion of the programme’s intensive practical training phase. Organised by the Sharjah Press Club (SPC), which is affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the programme combined theoretical workshops with practical training, giving participants the opportunity to plan, present, and produce visual content. The videos will be released across SPC’s digital platforms over the coming weeks, showcasing participants’…

COPENHAGEN, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Denmark’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation eased to 1.7% year on year in July, down from 1.9% previously. In July, Danish consumer prices increased by 1.7% year-over-year, down from 1.9% in June. Core inflation stayed unchanged at 2.3%, the highest level since the start of the year. Danish inflation continues to stay below the Euro area. Restaurants and hotels drove July inflation, with costs surging 8.1%. Transportation inflation accelerated to 5.5% from 4.5% in the prior month. These gains were partially offset by declining prices in other sectors. Clothing and footwear price growth eased…

DUBAI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the third edition of the Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families, organised in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai). The programme aims to empower productive families by developing their culinary and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their capabilities in managing small and medium-sized enterprises, and supporting talented individuals in refining their expertise. This aligns with Dubai Culture’s mandate and sectoral priorities to strengthen community development; celebrate the UAE’s rich hospitality traditions; and showcase the distinctive character of…

Collaboration will connect the bank with high-growth startups, supporting the development of AI-driven banking services, digital assets, SME solutions and next-generation financial technologiesDubai: Emirates NBD has announced a strategic partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) aimed at accelerating innovation in financial technology and artificial intelligence while enhancing customer experiences across its banking operations.Under the collaboration, the two organisations will work together to identify, pilot and adopt advanced technology solutions designed to improve the efficiency, quality and effectiveness of financial services for customers across the UAE.The partnership will provide Emirates NBD with access to a curated pipeline of enterprise-grade…

Sheikh Mohammed: Beautiful memories are happiness and energy that drive us to more work, achievement, and success Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared another life lesson on his social media pages, saying that the greatest investment in holidays is not the number of cities we visit, but the number of moments we create with our families. Posting a photograph with his family on a vacation, he wrote on his official X account: “Life taught me that the greatest investment in vacations is not…

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has added Mumbai to its expanding international network, making it the airline’s second destination in India, it announced on Monday. On July 3, 2026, Hyderabad became the first desination for flyadeal flights.Starting October 3, 2026, the airline will operate nonstop flights between Mumbai and the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Five weekly flyadeal flights between Riyadh and Mumbai will operate using a fleet of A320neo aircraft, adding more than 7,400 seats per month on the route between the two cities. As for timing, passengers travelling from Riyadh to arrive in Mumbai will be able to fly there in…

Catapulted into Gen-Z imagination following the popularity of a reworked version of Rambha Ho in Dhurandhar, Usha Uthup has been having a moment in the sun. Not that the legendary Indian singer needed any of this; Uthup, 78, is — and will always be — remembered for her unique voice that set a template for what was then considered “disco numbers” and essentially provided a counter to what one generally heard on radio or in films. Underneath the easy labels, what the audiences then — and Gen-Z now — truly discovered is a voice that is unapologetically, unabashedly joyous. Very…

The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) said the formation of a players’ body in Sri Lanka was a landmark development for the professionalism and growth of the game in the country.The Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association was officially launched on Saturday, with white-ball captain Kusal Mendis named its inaugural president. Its creation comes as Sri Lanka Cricket undergoes a reform process led by a government-appointed committee.”A strong game and strong player representation go hand in hand,” WCA Chief Executive Tom Moffat said in a statement on Monday.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”Cricket thrives when…

ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for Phases 2 and 3 of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project (collectively, the “Contract Awards”). Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, “This is a defining moment for ADNOC Gas.…

There was a time when podcasts were something you listened to on the commute, at the gym or while doing chores. You pressed play, put your phone away and listened. Now, increasingly, we are watching them. Podcast studios have started to look more like television sets, with multiple cameras, carefully designed backgrounds, professional lighting and hosts who know that a facial expression or reaction could become the next viral clip. The shift raises an interesting question: Are video podcasts beginning to compete with traditional TV shows for our attention? Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…