Author: Editorial team

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…

UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (131) amending certain provisions of the Ministerial Decision on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The amendment extends the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before December 31, 2029.The decision forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and start-ups, strengthen the business environment, and enable entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for investment.It also reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to developing a competitive tax system…

Christopher Nolan has spent more than two decades thinking about making The Odyssey, but the Oscar-winning filmmaker says the project only became possible after years of experience, advances in filmmaking technology, and the unprecedented success of Oppenheimer.Although Universal’s epic adaptation has become one of the biggest films of 2026, its origins date back to 2004, when Nolan came close to directing Troy, Wolfgang Petersen’s historical epic starring Brad Pitt.Nolan revealed that the experience never left him.”I got close to The Odyssey when I was almost chosen to direct 2004’s Troy,” Nolan told the Los Angeles Times. “It stuck with me. It’s a powerful image I really wanted…

New agreement supports Dubai’s digital transformation agenda through advanced virtual event platforms, workforce empowerment initiatives and AI-driven solutions Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Advantage Technology to enhance collaboration in developing innovative digital solutions and advancing virtual government services. The agreement aims to support Dubai’s digital transformation strategy by establishing a dedicated platform for managing virtual events and activities, while also advancing workforce-focused programmes through a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model. The MoU was signed by Colonel Omar Mattar Al Mazina, Assistant Director-General of the…

A stellar line-up has been announced for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup which takes place at Ascot Racecourse, UK, on Saturday.Team Great Britain & Ireland captain, Saffie Osborne, will be joined by Ryan Moore one of the most decorated riders of all-time with over 200 Group 1 winners to his name and 23-year-old Dylan Browne McMonagle whose multiple high-profile successes across the globe in recent years include guiding Ethical Diamond to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf last November.  This year the reigning Irish Champion jockey completed the Oaks and Irish Oaks double aboard Thundering On and Johanna Walsh…