Author: Editorial team

A day Pakistan began with high hopes of making a real contest of the second Test ended with them plummeting towards another heavy defeat as England seized total control at Lord’s, bowling them out for 110 and building a lead of 261 on Friday.Even with rain forecast to interfere on day three on Saturday, England, who reached 81-3 at the close in their second innings, look almost certain to wrap up their first Test series win at home for two years.England’s tail wagged with a last-wicket stand of 47 between Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson extending England’s first innings to…

Dubai ranks first globally for job creation and number of investment projects, and second in FDI capital, reflecting a shift from traditional cultural sectors towards industries linked to digital content, creative technology and AIDubai: Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate ranked first globally in the number of Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025 Financial Times Ltd.’s fDi Markets data, the world’s leading source…

STOCKHOLM, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and a leader in advancing water resilience and integrated water and energy governance. Led by Dr. Abdullah Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy, the delegation brought together senior energy-sector leaders from the UAE. Throughout the week, the delegation met with governments, regulators, international organisations, academic institutions and industry leaders to explore practical partnerships that strengthen the resilience of water and energy systems and support sustainable economic…

The strategic partnership will support faster claims processing, greater standardisation and improved customer experiences across the Kingdom’s motor insurance ecosystem … Source: Tahawul Tech

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria over the victims of wildfires in the northeast of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

Dubai was home to 43 billionaires in 2025, tying with Shenzhen, while the UAE had 59 resident billionaires with a combined wealth of $201 billion. Dubai: Dubai has cemented its position as a global destination for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. According to the Billionaire Census 2026 report by Altrata, a leading global wealth consultancy, Dubai maintained its position among the top 15 cities worldwide in terms of the number of resident billionaires, confirming its continued appeal as a global hub for capital and the wealthy. The report indicates that the number of resident billionaires in Dubai reached 43 in 2025, an increase…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, met yesterday with the President of the Republic of Chile, José Antonio Kast in Santiago, reinforcing the strong relationship between the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Chilean Government. During the visit, they discussed their shared priorities across mobility and motorsport, including improving road safety, supporting sustainable transport, and creating further opportunities for the development of motorsport in Chile. This meeting comes at a key moment for South America as the continent is about to play host to the FIA World Rally Championship in Paraguay, and…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati artist and sculptor Mattar bin Lahej and internationally renowned artist and sculptor eL Seed will take part in a session titled ‘The Power of Art in Storytelling’ at the Arab Youth Media Forum, to be held during the Arab Media Summit 2026. Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the Summit will take place from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The session will highlight the growing role of art in storytelling and in expressing human experiences, as well as its ability to transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries and build…

Residents in the UAE on Friday, August 28, were warned to be cautious when using artificial intelligence tools found through online searches, as not all platforms are safe or trustworthy.The UAE Cybersecurity Council said some AI tools may be designed to collect users’ personal information and data without their knowledge. Residents were advised to check whether a website or AI service is reliable before using it and to carefully review the permissions it requests.The authority also urged users not to grant unnecessary access to their camera or other device features, particularly when using unfamiliar AI tools. As AI services become…

Actor Salman Khan has offered his heartfelt tribute to late filmmaker Kuku Kohli, offering strength to his wife, veteran actor Aruna Irani.In an X post, Salman wrote, “Rest in peace Kuki ji, Aruna ji my heart goes out to u. May God give u strength.” Rest in peace Kuki ji , Aruna ji my heart goes out to u May God give u strength — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) August 26, 2026Earlier, several celebrities came forward to show their support for the grieving Aruna Irani, who was in tears as she reached the crematorium on Wednesday.Actors, filmmakers, and fans paid their…