Author: Editorial team

Practical steps around early care, health insurance, mental wellbeing and prevention can help UAE residents make more confident health decisions for themselves and their families Published: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 2:29 PM Making good health decisions is not always straightforward. Most people do not delay care because they are ignoring their health. More often, they are trying to work out what is serious enough to act on. Is it stress, or something more? Should you wait another week? Do you need a specialist, or is a GP the right place to start? Will insurance cover the consultation or treatment? These…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in AIM Congress 2026, which opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until 9th September, showcasing Ras Al Khaimah’s growing proposition as a competitive destination for investment and business expansion. RAKEZ is participating as a co-exhibitor within the Ras Al Khaimah Pavilion, alongside Marjan, RAK Chamber, RAKBANK, RAK Properties, RAK Innovation City and other participating entities, collectively presenting the breadth of the emirate’s business and investment ecosystem to global investors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Commenting on the significance of AIM Congress, RAKEZ Group…

Nvidia recently agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion. The company went on to pledge that it would to scale the AI startup’s platform, strengthen infrastructure and expand access for developers and institutions. Confirmation comes around a week after The Information first reported Nvidia was closing in on the acquisition. In a statement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explained more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators use Hugging Face to share more than 3 million models, 500,000 datasets and 1 million applications, while 200,000 companies use the platform to customise, develop and deploy AI. Huang said he is committed…

Gulf economies should not be viewed as separate entities but rather as an interconnected economy which provides a gateway to the wider region and to global markets, said the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).He added that GCC countries remain “open to the world” and are aspiring to build long-term investment partnerships that achieve mutual interests.“Today, the GCC countries can no longer be viewed as six separate markets,” the Secretary-General of the GCC, Jasem AlBudaiwi, said. They should instead be viewed as an interconnected economic and investment system, with which investors who enter it are not isolated from the…

Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has joined Salman Khan-hosted ‘Bigg Boss 20’ at a time when her personal life has been in the spotlight. During the grand premiere, the actress opened up about heartbreak, with host Salman Khan advising her to leave the past behind and move on.Isha’s conversation with Salman soon turned personal as the superstar asked her about her past relationship. Advising her to focus on the present, Salman told her, “Jo bhi hua usko chodhdo. Move on. Jo bhi hua tumhare past mein hua hai, the agli party has also moved on.” “Whatever happened, let it go. Move on.…

Manchester City scrambled a 1-0 Premier League victory over promoted Coventry City on Saturday that maintained their 100% record but showed Enzo Maresca’s side are a work in progress after completing their £450-million ($608.45-million) rebuild.A third successive win was sealed in familiar fashion by Erling Haaland, with a little help from British-record-equalling signing Enzo Fernandez on his debut but City were made to sweat by a Coventry side still seeking a first point.Crystal Palace earned their first league victory of the campaign as they twice came from a goal down to prevail 3-2 at Fulham, while four other games ended…

Diagon Alley, Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest will span around 63,000 sqm as part of an expansion that will increase the indoor theme park’s overall size by more than 50% Abu Dhabi: Miral, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of three new Harry Potter–themed lands at the region’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. The new themed lands, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest, will span over approximately 63,000 sqm (678,000 sqft), with construction works targeted for completion in 2029. His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, said:…

Engel & Völkers Middle East says limited availability of high-quality retail space continues to drive rental growth across Dubai’s retail marketDubai: Dubai’s retail property market maintained strong occupancy levels and demand during the first half of 2026, with average retail rents rising by 5.9% year-on-year, according to data from Engel & Völkers Middle East.Data showed that average retail rents increased from AED238 to AED252 per square foot during the first six months of the year.The company said occupancy levels and underlying demand remained strong, while the limited availability of prime retail space continued to support rental growth. It expects the…

With refreshed packaging and Floral and Alfabeto pasta shapes, Emirates Macaroni brings simple, family-friendly ideas to busy school-week mealtimes Published: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 11:14 AM As families across the UAE settle back into the rhythm of a new school year, familiar routines quickly return. Alarm clocks ring earlier, school bags need packing, afternoons fill up with activities and homework, and parents once again face the daily question: what’s for dinner? During the busy back-to-school period, simplicity can make all the difference. Meals need to be easy enough to fit into a packed weekday schedule, but still enjoyable enough to…

DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Parkway International Contracting a main construction contract worth more than AED590 million for the delivery of 394 apartments across four residential buildings as part of Phase 3 at City Walk Crestlane. According to a press release issued today, construction has already commenced, with completion anticipated by Q3 2028. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said, “Crestlane’s continued expansion reflects sustained demand for design-led urban living in central Dubai. This main construction award advances the next stage of delivery.” Source:…