Author: Editorial team
Aesthetic enhancements have long been growing among men, and the reduced stigma around them is making way for a new wave of treatments from ‘brotox’ to hair transplants, and liposuction for ‘CEO belly’. Last year, the British College of Aesthetic Medicine reported that survey results showed a 70 per cent rise in men getting aesthetic treatments since 2021. And a 2023 report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) said: “Men are also discovering how Botox injections can quickly boost their looks, giving them what’s known as the ‘executive edge’. ‘Brotox’, a mashup of brother and Botox, grew 5.55 per cent among…
ABU DHABI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, organised the first forum in 2026 dedicated to enhancing the compliance of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. Held at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the forum brought together private-sector representatives and experts specialising in anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). Organised as part of the ongoing efforts to implement the national AML/CFT strategy framework, the forum served as a platform to strengthen dialogue between the Ministry of Economy…
ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced its supervision of a pilot project for the operation of autonomous trucks in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with global company Autotech, which specialises in developing autonomous vehicle systems, as well as AD Ports Group. The project is being implemented within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD. The project is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa in the operation of autonomous trucks for logistics and freight transport purposes, reflecting the expansion…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] UAE air defence forces intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs on Thursday, March 12. No new injuries have been recorded on this day. Yesterday, the number of wounded grew to 131 after an incident at DXB where two drones fell. The minor to moderate injuries incurred since the beginning of the war were recorded among individuals from the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana…
ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held discussions with Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania; Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, Crown Prince of Tonga; Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada; Maka Botchorishvili, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia; Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad…
When it comes to retail addresses in watchmaking, few carry the gravity of Panerai’s historic Piazza San Giovanni boutique in Florence. Marking 100 years of uninterrupted presence, the Italian brand is not limiting the celebration to nostalgia alone, but elevating it into an immersive journey that quite literally walks a handful of watch enthusiasts through time. The Radiomir Viaggio nel Tempo Experience Set is Panerai’s most ambitious expression yet of experiential ownership. Limited to just 30 sets, it binds two historically anchored Radiomir watches to a four-day Italian itinerary in September 2026 — an invitation reserved exclusively for owners. Florence…
DUBAI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has received a significant new contribution to the Real Estate Developers’ Endowment initiative, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The contribution was made by Reif Luxury Real Estate Development (Reif Properties) to coincide with the Holy Month of Ramadan. Reif Properties has joined the initiative by pledging 100 residential units from its new projects as a charitable endowment. With a total value of approximately AED100 million and an expected annual…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th February, 2026 (WAM) — The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has inaugurated the Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Centre (ATAIC), marking a strategic milestone in the university’s evolution from a consumer of innovation to a contributor to its creation. Established under the School of Engineering and Computing and supported by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority’s (TDRA) ICT Fund, ATAIC is designed as a catalyst for regional transformation – advancing applied research, industry collaboration, and future-ready talent development in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. More than a research facility, ATAIC serves as a…
SHARJAH, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — In its first year, the Elderly Services Centre, which is part of the Sharjah Social Services Award, has successfully helped nearly 12,000 seniors and disabled individuals by providing transportation services to hospitals and medical centres. This service, launched in January 2025, is designed for people who are bedridden or use wheelchairs. Of the total, about 11,000 services were for individuals who used the service more than once, while around 900 were for those who needed it only once. This transportation is completely free for both citizens and residents of Sharjah, and it was initiated…
The day on Friday will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. There is a probability of continuity in rainfall over some western and coastal areas, and over islands during the day. Light to moderate winds Northwesterly to Northeasterly winds will blow, with a speed of 10 – 25 , reaching 35kmph. Temperatures are likely to increase and could be as high as 35ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 31ºC in Abu Dhabi and 29ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 21ºC in Abu Dhabi and…