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VOX Cinemas has teamed up with Dubai Economy and Tourism to launch Emirati Chefs x VOX, a limited-time dining experience that brings some of the UAE’s most exciting homegrown culinary talent to THEATRE by VOX Cinemas. Available from 29 July, the collaboration invites moviegoers to enjoy an exclusive menu inspired by Emirati flavours before settling in for the latest blockbuster. Designed to elevate the premium cinema experience, the initiative combines fine dining with world-class entertainment, proving that a trip to the movies can be about much more than popcorn. The specially curated menu features three signature dishes created by renowned…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 2026 Ju-Jitsu World Championship will take place in Abu Dhabi, from 1st to 9th August at Mubadala Arena. Organised by the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the championship will bring together more than 1,500 athletes from around the world. The event cements the UAE as a global leader in jiu-jitsu and a centre for hosting world-class international sporting events.…
In the world of luxury watches, collaborations have become almost routine. Few, however, feel as natural as the partnership between Breitling and Aston Martin. Long before the two brands officially came together, they had been telling remarkably similar stories — of engineering shaped by craftsmanship, of performance tempered by elegance, and of designs that have aged with uncommon grace. That connection can be traced back to the 1960s. Breitling’s unconventional Top Time chronograph appeared on Sean Connery’s wrist in Thunderball, while the Aston Martin DB5 was fast becoming one of cinema’s most enduring automotive icons. They shared the screen for…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, on Friday reported revenues of AED2.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 percent compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The group reported EBITDA of AED457 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 67 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. EBITDA margin expanded to 19.1 percent, compared to 12.8 percent in Q2 2025. Net profit for the period amounted to AED262 million, reflecting a 157 percent YoY increase. EMSTEEL’s Steel division…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian hostile attack targeting the brotherly State of Kuwait with drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
Who wouldn’t want to sleep through the rest of 2026? The Ukraine war dragged on, the US-Iran-Israel war erupted in February, Ebola spread through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire. And it’s not only current affairs that are robbing us of sleep. Our private anxieties keep us wide awake at 3am, doomscrolling as the blue light from our phones illuminates our exhausted faces. In 2026, Sleepless in Seattle could easily sound like a psychological thriller. No wonder, then, that sleep tourism has emerged as a popular wellness trend, where sleep is…
NEW YORK, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — US stocks swung between gains and losses during trading on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent after fluctuating between a 0.7 percent gain and a 0.5 percent decline in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 221 points, or 0.4 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6 percent after surrendering nearly all of its earlier gains, which had reached 1.3 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
LONDON, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, in London. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to cooperation between the UAE and the United Kingdom, and explored ways to further develop and strengthen ties across various sectors in support of the development priorities of the two friendly countries. At the start of the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated Ed…
Social media users are turning to breathing drills and handheld resistance devices in the hope of building stronger lungs, improving stamina and lasting longer during workouts. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “They do not suddenly enlarge the lungs or dramatically increase oxygen levels in a healthy person,” said Dr Muhammed Aslam, a specialist pulmonologist at International Modern Hospital in Dubai. Structured breathing practice may strengthen the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles, improve breathing rhythm and help people coordinate their breathing with movement, he said. It may also reduce rapid, shallow breathing and…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting group net profit of AED7.7 billion, while revenue reached AED21.9 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached AED5.0 billion after excluding fair value changes and one-offs. Net profit from the group’s businesses increased by 2,301 percent year-on-year, driven by the consolidation of Tendam and the strategic mega-merger to form 2PointZero Group. Growth was also supported by new investments in African financial services, entry into the European packaging markets, and steady operational progress across all verticals. Revenue increased by 2,042 percent year-on-year to AED21.9…