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The iPhone 17 went on sale in the UAE a year ago at Dh3,399. Apple still lists it today, but at Dh3,799. Nothing about the phone has changed. It has followed the rise in prices that hit PCs first and has now reached phones. The iPhone 17 is hardly a special case. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cost more than last year’s models. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra costs Dh400 more than the Galaxy Z Fold7 it replaces, and Google put up the price of every phone in the Pixel 11 lineup.Phones normally get cheaper as they…

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the UAE Wrestling Federation signed a five-year partnership with Real American Freestyle (RAF), an official statement from DCT Abu Dhabi said on Monday. The new partnership will bring elite RAF events to Abu Dhabi.The first event will take place on November 14 at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena where global superstar Khamzat Chimaev will be in action. The organisers will announce the name of Chimaev’s opponent in the coming weeks. Arman Tsarukyan, Henry Cejudo, Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, and Abdulrashid Sadulaev are the other big names confirmed for…

ASUS recently announced the new ProArt P16 and P14 laptops, powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, bringing real-world AI-powered creative workflows and agent-assisted solutions to creators and developers in the UAE. The consumer laptop line-up also includes ASUS Zenbook 14, combining premium portability with intelligent everyday performance. NVIDIA RTX Spark redefines personal computing, combining personal agents, advanced content creation and high-performance gaming in new ASUS ProArt platforms, engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PC experiences. Designed for creators, AI developers and gamers, RTX Spark brings NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform and comprehensive suite of RTX technologies to…

ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — IHC today confirmed that Fount Trust is its ultimate parent following a restructuring of the ownership arrangements above Royal Group. Royal Group continues to exist and operate. The purpose of the structure is to support long-term stewardship and continuity across generations. The restructuring does not change IHC’s operations, strategy or business activities. IHC continues to be governed by its Board of Directors and managed by its executive team under its established corporate governance framework as a global investment company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Its focus remains on building long-term value…

Court extends condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al Maktoum family and the relatives of the deceased Ras Al Khaimah: The Court of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away on Monday. In a statement, the Ruler’s Court extended its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as to the family of…

He stressed the need to adopt a regional strategic vision that places the Arab Gulf states at the heart of security talks with Iran His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, affirmed that the region cannot continue to move from one crisis to another, noting the need for Iran to make concessions in any new agreement to end the war. He stressed that the principle of non-aggression is of particular importance to the UAE.  In an interview with the American website Al-Monitor, during an event in New York on Sunday,…

Oman’s state-owned energy investment group OQ has signed two cooperation agreements with Angolan partners to explore opportunities in oil and gas, petrochemicals, fertilisers and renewable energy, as the two countries seek to strengthen investment and commercial ties.The agreements were signed during Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s visit to Angola and bring together OQ, Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water, and Sonangol, the African nation’s state-owned oil company.One memorandum signed with Sonangol establishes a framework for both companies to evaluate potential cooperation opportunities across the energy value chain. Areas under consideration include upstream oil and gas exploration and production, liquefied natural…

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died aged 27.A representative for the Gerber family confirmed the news on Sunday, September 20, asking for privacy as the family mourns. Online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner show that Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility in California. A cause of death has not been disclosed.Gerber was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child and the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber.He began modelling as a teenager and went on to work with major fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Moschino and Dolce &…

Fifa President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the world soccer body’s decision-making, in a move that could help him regain support after the withdrawal of a controversial private investment plan.”First, I will ask the Council whether it wishes to commission an independent external review of Fifa’s current governance framework for major strategic initiatives and recommend potential improvements,” Infantino wrote to the Fifa Council and all 211 member association presidents in a letter seen by Reuters.He also said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening Fifa’s decision-making.The proposals would examine who has…

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed pays tribute to Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, describing him as a dear brother and lifelong companion Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, saying his memory and place in the hearts of the people of Dubai will endure. In a post on his X account, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed said: “Today I lost a dear brother, a companion who lived in my heart and…