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Programme brings together 60 communication professionals from government and semi-government entities in Dubai, with participants gaining access to specialised training and the inaugural Government Communication Forum Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) will organise the fourth edition of the DXB500 Government Communication Training Programme as part of the Arab Media Summit 2026. The fourth cohort comprises 60 communication professionals from government and semi-government entities in Dubai. The programme supports Dubai’s vision to…
Instagram is tightening its approach to AI-generated personas, introducing a clearer label for accounts that feature synthetic identities and warning that profiles, which fail to disclose this could see their reach restricted.The Meta-owned platform is renaming its existing “AI creator” tag to “AI-generated profile”, a change designed to make it immediately clear when the person behind an account is not human.The move comes as AI-generated influencers, virtual models and fictional online personalities become increasingly realistic, often making it difficult for users to tell whether the face on their feed belongs to a real person or an AI-created character.Instagram said feedback…
Actors Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aneet Padda, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub will be seen sharing screen space in a new series titled Hunkkaar: The Roar. On Tuesday, the teaser of the show was unveiled. It explores the the story of 17-year-old Meenu Rawat, “whose accusation against revered cult leader Sunil Chakosi ‘Baapji’ sets in motion a high-stakes investigation that soon becomes a national reckoning. “As the teaser unfolds, “glimpses of ACP Jasleen Singh Soni, underdog lawyer Bhalerao and determined journalist Amitabh hint at three different battles being fought for the same truth, on the ground, in the courtroom and in the…
This month, the All-Star Sumo Competition, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena, marking the UAE’s first international professional sumo competition and bringing one of Japan’s oldest and most distinctive sporting traditions to the capital.Nine elite rikishi from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt will compete across 36 bouts, bringing together athletes with world championship titles, Emperor’s Cup honours and decades of professional competition.For spectators, the event will extend beyond the bouts themselves, with a formal ring-entering procession and traditional pre-bout rituals, ensuring guests experience elements of…
Abu Dhabi: Ebarza has announced a major clearance campaign at its current Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi location, offering a flat 50% discount across all showroom displays. The campaign comes as the brand prepares to close its existing location and relocate to a new space within Yas Mall, scheduled to open in February 2027.The closure of the current showroom does not mark Ebarza’s departure from Yas Mall. Instead, the move forms part of the brand’s ongoing development, creating a new and more integrated experience that reflects Ebarza’s significant growth in recent years, both in the size and diversity of its offering…
DUBAI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE-based Ultimate Power Solution Group, headquartered in the Sharjah International Airport Free Zone, launched a new generation of electric power generators supported by artificial intelligence and robotics technologies during its participation in Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai. The move aims to transform generators from conventional electricity-producing equipment into smarter systems for operation, monitoring and control. The Group’s new solutions integrate artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and advanced monitoring and control systems to enhance operational efficiency, make better use of operational data, and improve monitoring and diagnostics in line with the needs of industrial, commercial…
Eligible ASUS laptops purchased in the UAE receive one year of accidental damage protection at no additional fee when the device is registered within 90 days of purchasePublished: Tue 1 Sept 2026, 4:49 PM Back-to-school laptop shopping usually starts with performance, battery life and price. But for students who carry their laptop between home, campus, libraries, cafés and group projects every day, another consideration is just as important: what happens when accidents happen?That is where ASUS Perfect Warranty adds something different to the buying decision. Eligible ASUS laptops purchased in the UAE receive one year of accidental damage protection at…
Actor Pankaj Tripathi shares a hilarious story regarding Mirzapur: The Movie’s new song ‘Sajanva’ at the music launch of the film in Mumbai on Monday. At the event, Pankaj Tripathi shared a hilarious story about how he discovered the song ‘Sajanva’ from the upcoming film Mirzapur. When asked about his favourite song from the movie’s album, the actor said he was impressed by the new songs in the film. Pankaj Tripathi said, “I have to share an interesting story. A few days ago, my wife saw a reel, and it had a Sajanva song in the background. It was a…
While Pakistan captain Babar Azam blamed his side’s batting failures for their 194-run defeat by England in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday, England skipper Joe Root said the new Duke balls are responsible for low scores in the current Test series.Pakistan, who won the toss and opted to bowl first, were bowled out for 215 in their first innings and 172 in their second as England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.“I think we won the toss and bowled first, and we tried to utilise the conditions. Then, the batting was not up to the…
Saudi Business Machines (SBM), the Kingdom’s leading provider of end-to-end enterprise information technology and telecommunications solutions, is showcasing an integrated technology experience alongside its global technology sponsors at LEAP 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham. Under the theme ‘Explore Every Dimension of Digital Transformation’, SBM is welcoming visitors at Hall 3, Booth H3.I30. The participation reinforces SBM’s commitment to empowering public and private sector organisations to turn ambitious digital strategies into secure, scalable and measurable business outcomes supporting Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ agenda. At LEAP 2026, SBM is…