Author: Editorial team
As the UAE celebrates Eid al-Fitr this weekend, the strengthening of bonds between families, communities, and cultures is more poignant than ever. The exchange of gifts, a tangible demonstration of that bond, has the power to lift spirits, raise a smile, and serves as a reminder to hold faith for the future. Perhaps the most powerful symbol of optimism is fine jewellery. On the surface, purely an aesthetic luxury, precious jewellery represents a conviction that a piece will be passed down through generations, gathering stories and significance over the years. “Jewellery, like human resilience, is something that is timeless; it…
SHARJAH, 7th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), through its astronomical observatory, has delivered a precise astronomical verdict on the Shawwal crescent moon for 1447 A.H. Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr across the UAE, the announcement confirms, as Ramadan completes its full 30 days. Calculations reveal no visible new moon on Wednesday, March 18, or 29 Ramadan, the eve of crescent sighting. The moon sets before the sun in the western sky that night. Thursday, March 19, thus rounds out the holy month. The observatory…
ABU DHABI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution reconstituting the Board of Trustees of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, Chaired by Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, with Mariam Eid AlMheiri as Vice Chairperson. Board members comprise Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Omar Obaid Alhesan, Mohammed Hamza Al Qasim, Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, and Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri. Source: Emirates News Agency
Google has recently integrated 1-gigawatt of demand response capacity into their long‑term energy contracts with the addition of three utilities across the U.S. as the company seeks to find more power for its AI data centres. The move is Google’s latest attempt to secure power for its growing data centres while keeping pace with rivals Amazon Web Services, Anthropic and Microsoft. A single gigawatt can power a mid-size city with nearly 1 million homes. Google signed contracts with Entergy Arkansas, Minnesota Power and DTE Energy, adding to agreements announced last year with Indiana Michigan Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority.…
From tarpaulin sheets and sandbags to umbrellas and water pumps, residents across the UAE rushed to buy flood-prevention materials as early rain alerts prompted preparations days before the downpour. In Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6, sellers noticed the surge in demand even before the first drops fell. Salim Khan, a market trader, said customers began arriving around March 21, shortly after Eid Al Fitr. “A lot of people came and were buying used tarpaulin, sandbags, flex sheets and cartons in bulk. Some even placed advance orders,” he said. “At that time, I did not understand why there was so much demand.…
In the quiet valleys of the Val-de-Travers, where the rhythms of Swiss watchmaking still dictate the pace of life, Parmigiani Fleurier has always taken a more contemplative path than most. Founded by master watchmaker and restorer Michel Parmigiani, the maison grew out of a respect for horological heritage — the kind that comes from decades spent restoring some of the world’s most historical timepieces. That shaped Parmigiani’s outlook: watches must possess technical integrity, but also a sense of aesthetic equilibrium. It is an approach that found perhaps its modern articulation in the Tonda PF collection when it arrived in 2021.…
ABU DHABI, 9th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across research, training, and knowledge exchange in support of infectious disease elimination and global public health priorities. The agreement establishes a framework for joint research addressing infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, and other priority public health challenges of regional and international relevance. The two institutions aim to strengthen the evidence base for policy and practice while advancing scientific leadership from the UAE. GLIDE and UAEU will collaborate on several capacity-building…
DUBAI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — British jockey Saffie Osborne expressed her excitement to take part in the Dubai World Cup night, competing in two of the event’s races. She described the race as “one of the world’s top horse racing events, and being part of it is a special opportunity for any jockey.” Osborne, daughter of British trainer Jimmy Osborne, became the first female jockey to win at Meydan Racecourse after guiding the horse “Ozo” to victory in the Lord Glitters Handicap during the 2024 Dubai Racing Carnival. She also recently won the “Road to Kentucky Derby” race at…
Orange Business recently discussed the threats facing enterprise users from the very technologies they themselves use to improve operational efficiencies, dangers the operator argued make trusted products from reputable players essential. The company presented a quartet of additions to its enterprise services during the Orange Business Summit 2026 customer event, spanning key recent developments including agentic AI, sovereignty, voice communication authenticity and protecting key infrastructure from unauthorised drone intrusions. Underlying each product is the theme of trust, an element Orange Business believes it is uniquely positioned to provide using its cloud and connectivity infrastructure, AI technologies and cybersecurity capabilities. Showing…
DUBAI, 28th March, 2026 (WAM) — He was officially the best racehorse on the planet in 2025 and now Calandagan starts out on the defence of its World’s Best Racehorse crown in the $6m Longines Dubai Sheema Classic [G1 2410m], a race which has acclaimed some of the greats of middle-distance turf racing since it was added to the programme in the third year of the Dubai World Cup story. Fantastic Light and Heart’s Cry were major winners in the early years, while St Nicholas Abbey and Cirrus Des Aigles helped cement the race’s reputation among the global elite events…