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DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, at Dubai International (DXB), in line with the leadership’s vision of making health and wellbeing a natural part of everyday life, and bringing the citywide wellbeing initiative to an airport environment for the very first time, by transforming DXB into an indoor walking track. The first Dubai Mallathon at DXB session took place at Terminal 3 Departures, bringing together Dubai…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, attended the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of the “Sawaed Al Aman” (Arms of Safety) programme — one of the key initiatives under the “Safety Ambassadors” Council. The programme aims to develop a generation of knowledgeable and capable school students equipped with security awareness and community skills, and to embed a culture of responsibility and community partnership, in line with Dubai Police’s vision of investing in people, empowering generations, and preparing…

The innovation initiative led by the Future Foresight Centre will turn emerging trends into practical next generation policing projects Dubai Police has launched Horizon X, a new initiative designed to transform future opportunities into innovative projects that strengthen institutional readiness and accelerate the development of next generation policing solutions. Led by the Future Foresight Centre, the initiative supports Dubai Police’s commitment to embedding a culture of innovation and future foresight by enabling general departments and police stations to identify emerging trends, develop forward looking ideas and convert them into practical projects that support strategic priorities and enhance policing services. From…

Verified Traders, Introducing Brokers, and Affiliates stand a chance to win a share of 150 grams of 24K gold while gaining access to one of the world’s largest gatherings for the online trading industryPublished: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2:29 PM As Forex Expo Dubai prepares for its 9th Edition on September 22–23 , 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event has unveiled a Gold Lucky Draw, with 150 grams of 24K gold set to be won across the two-day expo.Open exclusively to verified traders, Introducing Brokers (IBs), and affiliates, the lucky draw rewards attendees while adding to an event…

How do you counter polarising ideas in today’s world? Most importantly, can a film take on that responsibility? Adapted from Asghar Wajahat’s drama Jisne Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai (‘Experiencing Lahore is so fundamental to a fulfilling life that not seeing it is akin to not being born’), Batwara 1947 is a new film that aims to tackle the conversation. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is set during the tumultous Partition of India. The plot revolves around a family that moves from one country to another to take possession of a house and encounters an old woman…

Emaar has one of the region’s largest and most diversified master-planned land banks, comprising approximately 590 million sq. ft. of mixed-use development opportunitiesDUBAI: Emaar Properties PJSC delivered a resilient performance during the first half of 2026, with revenue up 21 percent to AED23.9 billion (US$ 6.5 billion), EBITDA up 24 percent to AED12.9 billion (US$ 3.5 billion), and net profit before tax up 23 percent to AED12.8 billion (US$ 3.5 billion).Building on its performance during the first quarter, Emaar continued to deliver balanced contributions across its development, recurring income, and international businesses.Property Sales recorded approximately AED26.6 billion (US$ 7.2 billion)…

Seoul police raided the Korea Football Association (KFA) offices on Thursday as part of an “obstruction of business” investigation into the appointment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, police told Reuters.The KFA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Hong returned as national team coach in 2024 after a previous spell in charge from 2013 to 2014.His appointment came under scrutiny after the KFA abandoned a months-long search involving foreign candidates and appointed him following a brief meeting.The issue resurfaced after South Korea’s disappointing World Cup campaign, which ended in a group-stage exit.At a parliamentary hearing last month, Hong…

SHARJAH, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Invest Bank (INB) today announced a 61 % year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax to AED80.5 million. According to its financial results for the half-year ended 30th June, 2026, the Bank continued to strengthen its performance momentum, recording second-quarter Profit Before Tax of AED58 million, up 159 % from the first quarter. The Bank continued to strengthen its financial position during the same period, with total assets reaching AED16.1 billion, up 27 % year-on-year and 14 % year-to-date, marching towards the highest-ever balance sheet since inception. Customer deposits grew to AED13.3 billion, up 30…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital today announced the winners of the third round of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition. Supporting the UAE’s national vision for economic diversification, the competition equips local retail investors with the practical skills and confidence required to navigate modern capital markets. By pairing real-market execution and highly sought-after travel rewards with a competitive, high-reward ecosystem, the ADX and Al Ramz Capital are actively transforming how the public interacts with financial assets. The third round witnessed a substantial surge in participation from…

Rakuten Mobile recently utilised Anthropic‘s Claude model as part of their efforts to expand the capabilities of its corporate generative AI service. The Japanese operator is employing the model to boost the research and data analysis capabilities of Rakuten AI for Business, a shift it stated would help companies to make decisions. Research capabilities cover collection and organisation of external information, a function Rakuten expects to help companies conduct market research, assess their competition and plan strategy. The data analysis element involves assessing internal data to highlight trends and present the information in a comprehensible format. Rakuten expects the facility…