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Grand Summer Sale concludes as Modhesh World, Summer Restaurant Week and family attractions continue across DubaiDubai: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 has entered its final decisive week, offering visitors and residents a packed calendar of entertainment, shopping, dining and family activities, with several flagship events set to conclude in the coming days while others continue through August and September.Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the programme has given families and visitors the opportunity to take advantage of the final days of the Dubai Grand Summer Sale, which concludes today…
New committee to unify Dubai’s key messages, strengthen strategic communications and reinforce the emirate’s global position Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has issued Council Decision No. (16) of 2026 establishing the Dubai Media Narrative Committee. Chaired by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, the committee will be responsible for defining the overarching framework, strategic priorities and core pillars of the media narrative relating to Dubai and its public and private sector entities. The committee’s…
As Dubai attracts more globally mobile entrepreneurs and investors, financial planning is becoming increasingly international, long term, and relationship drivenPublished: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 11:29 AM Dubai’s wealth market is entering a new phase. As more entrepreneurs, investors, and internationally mobile professionals make the emirate their base, demand is shifting beyond investment management towards broader, cross-border financial planning. Three years after establishing its DFSA-regulated presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), St. James’s Place Middle East has seen that change first-hand.Dubai was already attracting entrepreneurs, executives, and families when SJP established its DFSA-regulated presence in the DIFC. What has…
Few movies have taken over pop culture quite like Barbie. From record breaking box office numbers to viral pink premieres and an awards season run, Greta Gerwig’s film became Warner Bros.’ biggest success in years. Naturally, a sequel felt all but guaranteed. Yet three years later, Barbie 2 is still struggling to move forward.While many expected Barbie 2 to be announced by now, Warner Bros. is still trying to get the sequel off the ground. While the project hasn’t been canceled, it also hasn’t moved forward because new deals have yet to be finalized.Behind the scenes, Warner Bros. and the creative team are reportedly still…
Alexandra Eala stunned former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the women’s final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula.The 21-year-old Philippines left-hander delivered an impressive victory over the four-time Grand Slam winner from Japan to reach her second career WTA final, having dropped the first last year at Eastbourne.Giant killer Eala, ranked 28th, had previously ousted second seed Elina Svitolina for her sixth top-10 victory of the year after dethroning 2025 Washington champion Leylah Fernandez.Osaka, ranked 13th, was thwarted in her bid for an eighth career WTA…
OMODA & JAECOO’s intelligent mobility ecosystem continues to gain global momentum as AiMOGA Robotics has surpassed 2,000 cumulative overseas robot deliveries across more than 60 countries and regions, highlighting the rapid international expansion of the company’s AI technologies that are expected to support the brand’s next generation of intelligent mobility experiences, including the upcoming OMODA 4 scheduled to arrive in the UAE later this year. Building on this global momentum, OMODA & JAECOO continues to strengthen its presence in the UAE, where the brand has already surpassed 5,000 vehicle sales and established a network of seven showrooms across Dubai, Abu…
The general manager for Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) discusses leading across diverse markets, building a culture of trust, and how connected care is shaping the future of healthcare Published: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 10:06 AM Healthcare transformation is often associated with advances in technology, from connected medical devices to digital health platforms and data-driven care. But while innovation continues to reshape the industry, lasting progress depends just as much on the people leading that change. As healthcare systems evolve, organisations are placing greater emphasis on collaboration, strong partnerships and leadership that can adapt to…
The Entra sign‑in logs are a primary telemetry source security teams use to identify malicious authentication activity, including user enumeration, password spraying, and initial access attempts. To evade detection, attackers routinely distribute requests using rotating user agents and proxy services that cycle source IPs per request. Proofpoint researchers have identified multiple campaigns in which attackers extend this evasive tradecraft by spoofing the OAuth client ID (application ID), the unique identifier assigned to each application. The identifier is included in authentication requests and recorded as the application ID in Entra sign-in logs. Spoofed client IDs enable account enumeration without a registered…
DUBAI, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has concluded the third edition of the ‘Arab Podcast Programme 2026’, following an intensive three-week training journey combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The programme was designed to enable participants to develop their ideas into professional podcast projects capable of competing effectively and reaching audiences across digital platforms. The final week featured four specialised workshops delivered as part of the programme’s third phase, focusing on publishing and promotion, audience growth and podcast monetisation. The sessions equipped participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to take their projects beyond…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) said on Friday, July 31, it will change the benchmark for monthly official selling prices for all its crude grades to prompt-month Platts Dubai pricing from Murban crude futures from November 1.The change, which applies to Abu Dhabi onshore and offshore crude grades, including Murban, Das, Umm Lulu and Upper Zakum, will align Adnoc’s OSPs more closely with the month of loading, the company said in a statement. Adnoc will announce differentials to Dubai quotes for the grades in the month before cargoes load.”The new pricing mechanism reinforces Adnoc’s commitment to pricing transparency for its growing customer and…