Author: Editorial team

A Filipino story is about to take the global stage, and Filipinos are already seeing pieces of home in it. Forgotten Island, an animated film inspired by Filipino culture, has debuted with a perfect 100% score on film review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its September 25 theatrical release. It is currently the highest-rated DreamWorks animated film on the website. Rotten Tomatoes’s Tomatometre reflects reviews from professional critics, and Forgotten Island had 28 reviews listed on the platform at the time of writing. The film’s early reception also caught the attention of its stars, with Filipino-American actress Liz Soberano…

An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms.Italy-based Fariba Hashimi powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”.”I can’t explain my feelings now,” said the 23-year-old, before reflecting on how she was attacked with stones and trained disguised as a man when she started out in the sport as a teenager along with sister Yulduz, who is also now a pro…

Sharjah Executive Council approves hiring 150 passport control officers at Sharjah International Airport, launches the Khatwa licence for student entrepreneurs SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. The Council discussed a number of government work-related topics and reviewed the public policies of government departments…

ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has recorded its strongest growth since launch, with new arbitration filings increasing by 67 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. As at 30th June 2026, the total value of disputes submitted to arbitrateAD for administration had reached AED985 million, approaching the AED1 billion milestone. The Centre is also managing the highest caseload since commencing operations in February 2024. Since its launch, arbitrateAD has handled 122 matters, reflecting growing use of the Centre by local and international businesses…

Dubai is getting a festival dedicated to curly, coily and kinky hair, with the Dubai Curl Festival taking place next month. The one-day event will be held at Cornelia’s Craft Kitchen in Dubai Internet City on October 10, running from 10am to 6pm. Organised by Oh My Knots, the event is being billed by organisers as the UAE’s first family-focused curly hair festival, bringing together people with different curl types for a day centred around natural hair. Oh My Knots describes itself as the UAE’s first community-led curly hair platform, catering to families with curl types ranging from 2B to…

The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) hosted a dedicated international session on the second day of GISEC Global 2026, bringing together members of the International Coalition for Cybersecurity Workforce (ICCSW) to advance international cooperation and alignment in cybersecurity workforce development. The session focused on strengthening alignment between cybersecurity skills frameworks, professional standards and career pathways internationally, while enabling Coalition members to exchange expertise and experiences in support of a more connected cybersecurity workforce capable of responding to evolving needs. Advancing international collaboration The programme included a keynote delivered by Dr. Bushra Al Blooshi, Executive Director of Cybersecurity Governance and Risk…

The Labour Court found no evidence the employer had paid 12 months of wages, confirming that UAE employers cannot be absolved of wage obligations without written evidence Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ruled that a company must pay a former employee the sum of Dh318,718, representing outstanding wages, end-of-service bonus, and annual leave allowance. The court noted that the case file proved that the company had not provided any evidence of payment of the wages claimed. In detail, an employee filed a lawsuit against a company, demanding that it pay him back wages for 12…

Ministry says violations were found across 266 private-sector companies and do not represent a widespread trend in the UAE labour market Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) detected 377 cases of fake Emiratisation across 266 private-sector companies during the first half of 2026 and took legal action against the entities involved. In a statement, the ministry said the identified cases were limited practices and did not constitute a widespread phenomenon in the UAE labour market. MOHRE reiterated its commitment to enforcing Emiratisation policies and ensuring compliance with regulations designed to increase the participation of UAE nationals in…

The Middle East is rapidly transforming from a source of global investment capital into a destination for private capital deployment, driven by sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), family offices, infrastructure investments and deepening domestic capital markets, according to a new report by BlackRock and Preqin.The report, Market Evolution: The Middle East from Capital Source to Capital Destination, argues that structural economic reforms, expanding private markets and growing investor sophistication are helping reposition the region in global capital markets. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have emerged as the key beneficiaries of this shift, attracting investment across private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and…

Pankaj Tripathi is stepping into an all-new role and this time it is not for a film or series.The acclaimed Indian actor is set to make his awards-show hosting debut at the IIFA Digital Awards 2027 in Abu Dhabi, organisers announced. The ceremony will form part of the 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards, which returns to Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on January 22 and 23, 2027.Known for performances across films and streaming titles including Stree, Ludo, Mimi and Mirzapur, Tripathi will take the stage as a host for the first time in his career as IIFA celebrates…