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When Emirati author Maryam Al Mur first walked into a publisher’s office, she was not trying to become a novelist. She had taken along a small book of her poetry and prose and wanted to have it published. Instead, the publisher told her that people would not buy it [poetry and prose] and challenged her to write a novel. “I said: ‘Me? Write a novel?’” Al Mur recalled, laughing. The remark stayed with her. She took up the challenge and wrote ‘Ghabat Salama’, a novel based on a traditional Gulf tale she had known since childhood. That first novel eventually…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, RAK Department of Civil Aviation, and Chinese company Aridge, a specialised advanced air mobility company affiliated with XPeng, to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah. The signing took place at RAK Ruler’s palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City during his reception of Zhao Deli, Founder and Chairman of XPeng Aeroht, and the accompanying delegation.…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) showcased Ras Al Khaimah as an attractive base for Irish businesses looking to establish, scale and access markets across the UAE, GCC and beyond at the Irish Business Network Dubai’s annual ‘Rise & Thrive’ seminar. Addressing senior Irish and Ireland-affiliated executives, entrepreneurs and government representatives, the RAKEZ team presented the emirate’s combination of economic stability, competitive operating environment and expanding investment pipeline, and the opportunities these create for businesses seeking a regional growth platform. The discussion formed part of the event’s featured panel, ‘The UAE Advantage’,…
Bachir Moussa, Regional Vice President EMEA South, Nozomi Networks. Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT, IoT and CPS cybersecurity, will be taking part in GISEC Global 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC) in Expo City Dubai from September 16 to 18. The company will exhibit how businesses can move from responding to incidents as they occur to taking a more proactive approach to managing cyber risk by enhancing their cyber resilience across OT, IoT and cyber-physical systems. The UAE and the wider Middle East continue to prioritise building national cyber resilience and safeguarding critical infrastructure. In line with these…
As iPhone fever gripped the UAE once again, some residents seized the opportunity for quick profits ahead of the official launch day of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Indian expats Raihan and Muhammed Shabeeb spent Dh550,000 pre-ordering 76 iPhones over two days from two Apple stores in Dubai. The friends spent the night in their car outside Dubai Mall. “We live close by, but we were scared we would oversleep. So we spent the night in the car and came to the store at 6am,” Raihan said.They picked up 14 devices from Dubai Mall on Friday morning before driving…
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child, a little over a year after becoming parents for the first time.According to People, a source confirmed that the Stranger Things actress, 22, and Bongiovi, 24, welcomed their second child through adoption.Later on September 17, the couple shared a photo on Instagram showing a baby’s hand, appearing to confirm the new addition to their family.“Hi little guy!” they captioned the post.The couple have not publicly shared their baby’s name or further details about when the child joined their family.Fans may have already spotted a hint earlier this month. In a video Brown…
Dubai Basketball will begin its pursuit of the first silverware of the 2026/27 season this weekend as it competes in the inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on 18–19 September.The newly launched competition brings together four of Europe’s leading basketball clubs in a Final Four format, featuring reigning EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus, EuroLeague runners-up Real Madrid, 2024/25 EuroLeague champions Fenerbahçe Istanbul, and host-nation representatives Dubai Basketball.The tournament also marks the beginning of a new era for Dubai Basketball under head coach Xavi Pascual, who will lead the team in its first competitive appearance of the season. The…
India’s food regulator finds Nestle baby formula sample substandard for biotin, files legal cases over other products and alleged misleading claims amid wider crackdown on food safety in IndiaNEW DELHI: India’s food regulator said on Friday it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard and was pursuing legal action against the Swiss company in one of its biggest growth markets.Nestle said its products are “fully compliant with all the applicable regulations” and that it will continue to work closely with the regulator, without specifically commenting on the finding of a substandard sample.The scrutiny is the latest in…
Dr. Anwar Gargash praises Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s new book “The Letters,” calling him a leader and teacher whose wisdom, vision and positive energy inspire achievement His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, expressed his happiness at receiving “The Letters”, the new book by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with a special dedication. His Excellency wrote on his account on the X platform: “I was immensely delighted by the dedication of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…
The partnership brought skin-health awareness, sun-protection guidance and well-being activities to delivery riders across the UAE Published: Fri 18 Sept 2026, 3:00 PM They show up for us every day. This time, NAOS wanted to show up for them. On 8 September, NAOS, together with its Bioderma brand, joined talabat Rider League at Danube Sports World as the official skincare partner, bringing skin health awareness, practical sun-protection guidance, sports, engagement and moments of appreciation to the riders. “For NAOS, social responsibility starts with seeing the person behind the service. It is about recognising the people who quietly support our everyday…