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Meta agreed to pay US states as much as $16.7 billion and to impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram, according to a court filing on Wednesday that ends a landmark trial in California.The proposed settlement, filed in federal court, would resolve claims by a coalition of US states that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about the risks and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.”Meta has agreed to make massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm from its platforms — and will do it within months,”…

Akshaye Khanna is set to take on a fierce new role in ‘Mahakali’ as the makers unveiled the first glimpse of the upcoming film.Titled ‘Shukracharya’s War Cry’, the nearly three-minute teaser introduces the world of the film and sets up a battle between the forces of Dharma and Adharma.At the centre of the conflict is Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras, played by Akshaye Khanna.Khanna appears in a fierce and nearly unrecognisable look as Shukracharya. The glimpse offers the first proper look at his character, showing him as a powerful figure who appears to have a key role in the…

As the cricket world gets ready for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup (August 28-September 13) in Dubai, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team is playing against a men’s domestic side in Lahore to prepare for the big event.Two-time runners-up Pakistan have left no stone unturned in an attempt to win the elusive trophy.But does playing against boys help a women’s cricket team improve their performance?According to Chaya Mughal, who arrived in Dubai in 2010 to work as a teacher but ended up captaining the UAE national women’s cricket team, pitting your skills against boys who are stronger…

Emirati women currently represent 75 percent of all UAE nationals in Etihad’s workforce and contribute across the airline’s operations, from the flight deck to senior leadership. Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that Captain Huda Al Musallami has become the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE, marking a new milestone for national aviation. The announcement coincides with Emirati Women’s Day and makes Al Musallami the first Emirati woman entrusted with training and qualifying pilots to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Al Musallami began her aviation career in 2003 and joined Etihad Airways…

ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth round of auctions at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 set a record today, with an “Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha” falcon chick sold for AED1.5 million, making it the most expensive falcon sold in the current edition’s auctions. Bred by the Mark Moglich farm in the United States, the rare falcon weighs 1,000 grams and measures 16.5 inches in length and 16.5 inches in width, distinguished by its pure white plumage and exceptional physical characteristics. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC…

DUBAI, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Abeer AlRamahi, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the UAE, the “Emirates Loves Palestine” page organised the first edition of its community event celebrating the Palestinian community in the UAE. Held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, “Emirates Loves Palestine” was organised in partnership with the UAE-Palestinian Friendship Club and the Palestinian Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The event attracted more than 50,000 people from the Palestinian community, the Emirati community and UAE…

Businesses across the Middle East are increasing spending on customer retention and personalisation as loyalty programmes evolve beyond traditional points-based rewards into AI-driven ecosystems embedded in payments, digital wallets and everyday consumer spending. The shift comes as the region’s loyalty market is forecast to grow from $3.4 billion in 2026 to $5.6 billion by 2030, representing an annual growth rate of 12.8 per cent. The UAE market alone is expected to reach $592.4 million by 2030, while Saudi Arabia is forecast to hit $1.27 billion.Against this backdrop, global consultancy Loyalty & Reward Co announced the opening of its Dubai office…

Hailey Bieber marked her son Jack’s second birthday with a homemade breakfast, sharing a glimpse of the family celebration on Instagram stories.The Rhode Beauty founder shared a photo of herself holding a plate of homemade chocolate chip pancakes topped with whipped cream and lit candles. The image was accompanied by Justin Bieber’s 2025 hit “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH” and a red heart emoji.Writing over the picture, Hailey simply added, “2.”She also treated fans to a rare and heartwarming look into family life this weekend, sharing a celebratory photo carousel to mark Jack’s birthday.The curated selection of photos captured candid moments of everyday…

For years, Nepal has been one of cricket’s great stories-in-waiting: a country of extraordinary public passion, flashes of on-field promise and crowds that treat every international as a national event.Now even the game’s global governing body believes the Himalayan nation of 30 million could be the next Associate member of the International Cricket Council to take their place at the sport’s top table.”They could be tomorrow’s Afghanistan, or tomorrow’s New Zealand for that matter,” ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta told Reuters.”They have developed an elite player pool which is consistently breaking through the ICC pathways and not only featuring at…

ABU DHABI, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, which opened on Friday, 28 August at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and runs until 6 September under the theme “A Legacy of Pride”. The 23rd edition of the exhibition is the largest in its history in terms of space and number of participants, with wide participation from exhibitors and local and international brands. During the visit, H.H. toured several national and…