Author: Editorial team

If you’ve been scrolling Instagram over the past few days, you may have noticed something unusual. Major brands across the GCC have seemingly handed over their social media accounts to children. Crooked selfies, fingers covering the camera, blurry snapshots and random close-ups have appeared on the feeds of companies including Uber UAE, Visit Abu Dhabi and du, leaving many users wondering the same thing: What is going on? The answer lies in what appears to have started as a genuine social media mishap. How it started According to the brands participating in the trend, it all began after Saudi abaya…

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in the Slovak Republic on a working visit. Accompanying the President are Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; and a number of ministers and senior officials. Source: Khaleej Times

ABU DHABI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) continued to deliver strong and sustainable growth in H1 2026, with net profit before tax increasing 9% year-on-year to AED 4.3 billion and rising 6% during the second quarter compared to Q1 2026 to AED 2.2 billion. The strong performance was driven by significant customer financing growth, strong asset quality, and diversified revenue streams. The Bank added 125,000 new customers during the first half of the year, supporting balance sheet expansion and reinforcing the strength of its franchise. Net profit after tax for H1 2026 stood at AED…

After five years of waiting, Tom Holland’s return in his fourth solo outing as Spider-Man arrives with a daunting task. After the multiverse spectacle of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day could have easily fallen into the same trap of relying on nostalgia and cameos. Instead, it does something far more interesting. It strips everything back. The result is a film that feels less like another chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and more like the beginning of a new era for Peter Parker, perhaps a sadder one, but a refreshingly new one nonetheless. Following the events…

Not once, not twice, but three times lucky. Antoine Labaki from Lebanon has added another Dubai Duty Free prize to his collection after winning $1 million in the latest Millennium Millionaire draw, eight years after his first jackpot win. The Beirut resident won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, joining a select group of repeat jackpot winners. The announcement was made today at Concourse B, Dubai International Airport. The 53-year-old became the twelfth person to win the Millennium Millionaire promotion twice. His ticket number 3360 in Series 551 was purchased online on July 17. He…

RIYADH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — DP World has started operations at its first multi-client third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse in Saudi Arabia, expanding integrated warehousing and distribution capacity for businesses serving the Kingdom’s growing consumer and industrial sectors. Located in Riyadh’s Al Mashael Logistics Hub, the 15,250 square-metre facility provides more than 17,000 pallet positions and access to scalable storage, inventory management and distribution services through a single integrated logistics provider. The opening comes as Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate investment in supply chain infrastructure under Vision 2030, driving growing demand for modern logistics, warehousing and distribution services across manufacturing,…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed an agreement with Control Risks Middle East Limited to develop a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing workers’ welfare, quality of life, and accommodation standards in the economic zone. This initiative reflects the economic zone’s commitment to fostering standards of safety, health and wellbeing within labour accommodations, while supporting employers in adopting leading practices that contribute to workforce satisfaction and sustainable business growth. The agreement was signed by Alida Helena Scholtz, RAKEZ CFO, and Dr James Sinclair, Control Risks Global Head of Business and Human…

OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled its next-generation AI Smart Cockpit at OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the all-new OMODA 4 made its Southeast Asia debut during a global technology showcase attended by government officials, media, dealers and industry representatives from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As one of the participating regions, the Middle East — and the UAE in particular — is expected to benefit from these latest intelligent mobility innovations, with the OMODA 4 scheduled to arrive in the UAE later this year, bringing a new generation of AI-powered driving experiences to local customers.…

Emaar Development and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have announced a collaboration to enhance the home-buying experience across Emaar Development’s portfolio of ready and off-plan premium residential communities in Dubai. The collaboration brings together ADCB’s mortgage expertise and Emaar Development’s market-leading real estate portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both ready and off-plan properties through a streamlined, digitally enabled journey. Clients will also benefit from market-leading financing rates and an innovative off-plan financing solution featuring annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater certainty and flexibility throughout the construction period. Under the new off-plan financing solution, eligible Emaar…

DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emaar Development and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the home-buying experience across Emaar Development’s portfolio of ready and off-plan premium residential communities in Dubai. The collaboration brings together ADCB’s mortgage expertise and Emaar Development’s market-leading real estate portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both ready and off-plan properties through a streamlined, digitally enabled journey. Clients will also benefit from market-leading financing rates and an innovative off-plan financing solution featuring annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater certainty and flexibility throughout the construction period. Under…