Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed has unveiled the pioneering BRIDGE Alliance, a unique organization aimed at enhancing inclusivity, diversity, and influence in the realms of media, content, and entertainment. Based in the UAE, the Alliance unites a powerful…
On Monday, Indonesia posthumously honored former President Suharto as a national hero, despite his ousting in 1998 following protests against his 30-year regime, criticized for human rights abuses, corruption, and nepotism. President Prabowo Subianto, Suharto’s former son-in-law, led the ceremony…
The UAE’s 1 Billion Followers Summit has teamed up with popular content creator MrBeast to introduce the ‘1 Billion Acts of Kindness’ campaign. This initiative is backed by the Varkey Foundation, the charitable branch of GEMS Education, established by Dubai…
Today, food and beverage (F&B) producers are under increasing pressure to achieve more with fewer resources—less water, less energy, and less waste—while maintaining quality, efficiency, and profitability. By 2050, global food demand is expected to rise by 60% to feed…
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the term 2026–2029. This decision was made by a majority vote from over 160 countries, following her nomination by the…
Gold prices surged at the beginning of the week on Monday morning, with the precious metal climbing nearly $50 per ounce worldwide. Meanwhile, in Dubai, 24K gold increased by almost Dh4 per gram. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, 24K…
Wynn Resorts and Marjan have revealed their latest joint venture, Janu Al Marjan Island, set on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. This luxurious development, positioned directly opposite the UAE’s pioneering integrated resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island, is anticipated to…
During the vote, 60 senators voted in favor of the package, while 40 opposed it, which is the exact number needed for its approval. The approved package includes funding for Congress and its supporting services, the Department of Agriculture, including…
Apartment prices on Al Marjan Island soared by 16.8% year-on-year in Q3 2025, marking the highest growth in Ras Al Khaimah’s residential areas, as per the ValuStrat Price Index (VPI). The island also experienced a strong 6.3% quarterly rise in…
Following the resignations of the BBC’s director and head of news on Sunday amid bias accusations, US President Donald Trump expressed approval. He labeled them as “very dishonest people” after the BBC’s Panorama program edited parts of his speech to…
