Author: Editorial team

For several years, Hollywood awards bodies have faced sustained scrutiny over who is recognised — and who is overlooked — when trophies are handed out. From #OscarsSoWhite to repeated conversations around representation at the Emmys, critics have argued that diverse casts and stories have not always been matched by equally diverse nomination lists or winners’ circles. That debate has returned to the spotlight following the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, where no actor of colour won across any of the 12 lead and supporting acting categories. It marked the first time in five years that the major performance awards went entirely to…

Adjacent to the press conference hall at the Dubai International Stadium is the events office, where dignitaries wait before stepping onto the ground to take part in the presentation ceremony after the final of a major tournament.On Sunday night, after India beat Sri Lanka convincingly in the final of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup to win a record-extending eighth title, a host of officials were again waiting at the events office.But even after the staff had set up the presentation area on the ground, the officials remained in the events office.A few of them were seen talking, but a sense…

SHARJAH, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) honoured winners of the 26th Sharjah Prize for Library Literature on Monday at the opening of the fifth Sharjah Prize for Library Literature Forum, which brings smart leadership in libraries into focus during its two-day programme at Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) headquarters. The inaugural day focused on “Smart Leadership in Libraries in the fourth age of libraries” and was attended by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, alongside officials, academics, researchers, library directors, and sector specialists. Discussions explored leadership and strategic planning in knowledge institutions, while the top…

CAPITALS, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after touching a more than one-month low in the previous session, while investors geared up for the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision for clues on the future path of monetary policy. Spot gold was little changed at $4,300.96 per ounce, as of 01:57 GMT, after hitting its lowest point since 7th August on Monday. US gold futures were down 0.3 percent at $4,341.10. Spot silver edged 0.1 percent higher to $63.28, platinum lost 0.1 percent at $1,757.46 and palladium fell 0.7 percent to $1,283.61. Source: Emirates News Agency

Charithra Chandran believes the entertainment industry has lost some of the momentum it gained around representation since the second season of Bridgerton was released in March 2022. Speaking to Khaleej Times during the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Abu Dhabi, the British actress gave a candid response when asked whether the industry had genuinely changed since she appeared as Edwina Sharma in the Netflix period drama. The 29-year-old British actress was born in Perth, Scotland, to Tamil Indian parents. She spent part of her early childhood in Tamil Nadu before returning to the UK, where she was raised.…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Fiker Institute marked its fifth anniversary on Saturday by hosting a special event attended by Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University. The event was also attended by Geraldine McCafferty, British Ambassador to the UAE; Maria Belovas, Ambassador of Estonia to the UAE; Liashenko Oleksii, Consul-General of Ukraine; Aliaksei Zhaldybin, Consul-General of Belarus, alongside a number of the Institute’s partners, collaborators, and guests. In a special address, Zaki Nusseibeh described the occasion as a signficiant milestone for Fiker Insitute, adding,“It is my perception that the…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, will speak at the opening of this year’s Arab Media Summit, the event’s Organising Committee announced. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Summit will feature the Syrian President in a key dialogue session during its official opening tomorrow. The event runs in Dubai from 15 to 17 September. The Summit brings together senior government officials, media leaders, thought leaders, writers, content creators and industry professionals from around the world to…

Marjan Beach, a mixed-use waterfront district on Marjan Island, is expected to be completed in 10 years, with its first phase set to finish in the next two months, Marjan CEO said.Abulla Al Abdouli, Group CEO of Marjan, said that the first phase of Marjan Beach’s earthwork will be finished in the next two months, with key players like Wasl, Omniyat, and Beyond securing plots and sites in the beach development. Earthwork is the process of removing material, like soil, to prepare a site for building.  “It’s a 10-year full programme. But, you know, we are working on first phase…

Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistan’s ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has married Irish-Australian financier and film producer Cameron O’Reilly, according to Hindustan TimesGoldsmith’s brother, Ben Goldsmith, confirmed that the couple married on Saturday, while his wife, Jemima Jones, marked the occasion in an online post, writing: “What a happy day!”The 52-year-old producer and screenwriter had reportedly been dating O’Reilly, 62, for just over a year. The couple are believed to have met through their work in film and media, and have since split their time between Goldsmith’s home in west London and O’Reilly’s residence in Switzerland.O’Reilly is the son…

The trophy controversy may have overshadowed India’s emphatic win over Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final, but this Indian team is simply outstanding.They have wonderful stroke-makers and a superb bowling attack. With a bit more work in the fielding department, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team could seriously threaten Australia, the world’s best women’s team, in every World Cup.The 72-run win at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday earned India a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.Riding on brilliant half-centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana (59) and Shafali Verma (68), India made an imposing 183 for five.In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled…