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DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in association with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team, convened its fourth panel discussion of the year under the theme “Green Infrastructure and Retrofitting: Upgrading the Built Environment for Net Zero”. The event brought together policymakers, sustainability experts, urban planners, architects, engineers, researchers, industry leaders, educators and students to examine how upgrading existing buildings and urban infrastructure can accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. Discussions focused on green infrastructure, energy-efficient retrofitting, nature-based solutions, circular construction practices and emerging technologies, highlighting…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Media Summit 2026, taking place from 15-17 September, will host globally renowned journalist Hala Gorani in a key session titled ‘How the West Sees Arabs’. Gorani has more than 25 years of experience covering major international events, most recently as host of CNN’s Hala Gorani Tonight. She has reported from around the world and interviewed leading global figures. She is a multiple Emmy Award winner with extensive experience covering international affairs and the Middle East. The Arab Media Summit 2026 will also host a signing of Gorani’s first book, But You Don’t…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has completed final preparations for the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which runs from 28th August to 6th September at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The exhibition, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrates Emirati culture and heritage across falconry, hunting, equestrianism, fishing and outdoor sports. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, ADIHEX 2026 is organised by…

UAE banks are entering a phase of durable, double-digit earnings growth even as pandemic-era credit conditions begin to normalise, according to new research from Bank of America, which says that the sector’s fundamentals remain firmly on solid footing heading into 2027 and 2028.BofA  research analysts Harry Botha and Rahul Rajan expect the cost of risk (CoR) — a key measure of loan-loss provisioning — to tick up from an unusually low 35 basis points in the second quarter of 2026 to around 67 basis points in the third quarter, as the extraordinary boost from recoveries and regulatory support fades. But…

North West may already be making a name for herself in music, but the 13-year-old has revealed she also wants to experience a more ordinary job working at Starbucks.In an interview with Dazed, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West opened up about her future plans and what she would do outside of being an artist.“I still wanna work. I wanna work at, like, Starbucks next year,” North said. “I think I can next year ’cause I’m gonna be 14.”She added “I want to have a regular job, I guess.”The plan comes as North continues to build her own career…

Starting from Friday, the best of Asian women’s cricket, including emerging teams at the associate level, will be on display at the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup (August 28-September 13) in Dubai.For the first time in the history of the continental event, the UAE will play host, a significant achievement for the country amid the regional conflict.If earning the right to stage the event in the middle of a raging Middle East conflict is a great achievement, the country’s women’s team being part of it is the icing on the cake.A berth at the Asia Cup hasn’t come on a…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will open a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on 30th August, adding two new lanes for traffic flowing from the Emirate of Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi Area. The improvement forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the road network and raise its operational efficiency by delivering long-term traffic solutions that support smoother mobility between Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The project reflects RTA’s strategic vision to develop Dubai’s key road corridors through proactive plans informed by traffic studies and aligned with population…

SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Classic Cars Club and Museum is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX), which kicks off, on Friday, and runs until 6th September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The museum is showcasing two rare cars representing two prominent eras in the history of classic automobiles, highlighting its commitment to showcasing the historical and artistic value of its collection and introducing the public to the stories behind these vehicles and their connection to the evolution of design, engineering and lifestyles. The participation is part of…

SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Medical Retirement Committee in Sharjah, affiliated with the Sharjah Social Security Fund, held its 100th meeting with the participation of seven members. The committee continues to review cases and applications referred to it concerning insured individuals’ medical fitness and eligibility to remain in employment, as well as proof of incapacity to earn for pension-eligible sons. The meeting was chaired by Dr Abdulaziz Saeed bin Butti Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Committee, in the presence of Dr Saqr Abdullah Sultan Al Mualla, Vice Chairman, and members Dr Fatima Mohammed Al Khamiri, Saeed Sultan…

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to price its Hong Kong initial public offering near the midpoint of its marketed range, raising $1.7 billion and valuing the company at about $26.5 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.The company is set to price the deal at HK$48.56 a share, near the midpoint of its HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 range, the people said, raising about HK$13.6 billion ($1.73 billion).The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as the information is not publicly available. Shein did not respond to a request for comment.The valuation confirms a Reuters report last week that Shein’s…