The session was convened to elect the president and bureau of the Arab Parliament, with Al-Otaibi securing the presidency by acclamation. In his inaugural address, Al-Otaibi expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support and empowerment of Saudi national talent. He said his election reflected Saudi Arabia’s prominent regional standing, influential role and longstanding commitment to strengthening joint Arab action, cooperation and solidarity. Al-Otaibi also thanked Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh for his guidance, support and confidence, describing his election…
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A Batman comic book that weighs 4.4kg, comes with a detachable lens and is designed to resemble a camera is on display at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), with a price tag of Dh60,000. Only 47 copies of Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition are being produced worldwide. The handcrafted collector’s edition is being exhibited at the Argent Comics booth at the event, which runs until Sunday at Aljada. The book is inspired by the camera featured on the famous cover of Batman: The Killing Joke, originally published in 1988. Its aluminium boards are lined with goatskin, while…
DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia during a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on expanding private sector cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and exploring new investment opportunities. Lootah said, “We are continuing to strengthen trade relations between Dubai and Colombia in ways that advance our shared interests, increase bilateral trade and investment flows, and…
From glowing skin to fuller hair, exosomes are gaining attention in the beauty world, with social media helping fuel interest in treatments promoted for their purported regenerative benefits. But UAE dermatologists are urging consumers to look beyond before-and-after photographs and glowing testimonials before signing up for the procedures. The concern is that the science behind these treatments is still evolving, while questions remain about their long-term safety, product quality and effectiveness. Experts warn that the risks may vary depending on the product, how it is manufactured and whether it is applied topically or injected. The warnings come as Saudi Arabia’s…
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently announced that the limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle is now available in the UAE for AED 10,999 through the ASUS UAE eShop and participating retailers. Celebrating two decades of ROG, the collection brings together an upgraded gaming handheld, a wearable virtual display and coordinated protective accessories in a complete setup designed to move from home to wherever players choose to game. A new chapter for an anniversary handheld The ROG XBOX Ally X20 combines a translucent black chassis with gold-accented internal details and an exclusive 20th anniversary badge. The design offers a glimpse…
DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Business has been presented to FIX Dessert Chocolatier. The award recognises the company’s success in turning an idea that began as a home business in Dubai into a global commercial venture that had an extraordinary impact on the chocolate industry and helped establish a new category named ‘Dubai Chocolate’. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “The Dubai-it Award…
ABU DHABI, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Yas Heat, the karting and driver talent development programme based at Yas Marina Circuit, is celebrating a landmark moment for UAE motorsport as two of its ambassadors, Rashid Al Dhaheri and Keanu Al Azhari, prepare to compete in the 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship, one of the sport’s most competitive international stages. From thousands of aspiring racing drivers around the world to just 30 places on the FIA Formula 3 grid, securing a seat in the championship represents a significant milestone in any young driver’s career. With Rashid Al Dhaheri joining Van Amersfoort…
NEW YORK, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months. Brent crude futures settled at $116.72 a barrel, up $3.55 or 3.14 percent, their highest since 29th April. US West Texas Intermediate crude closed at $103.27 a barrel, up $3.80 or 3.8 percent. Brent finished the week up 6 percent and WTI ended 2.3 percent higher. Source: Emirates News Agency
Despite spending more time online and feeling confident in the digital world, Gen Z are less likely than other generations to use antivirus software for mobile devices or change passwords, according to new research conducted by Kaspersky’s internal market research centre among 7,200 respondents worldwide. Gen Z spend a greater share of their time online than any other generation. New research conducted by Kaspersky’s internal market research centre reveals that 57% of Gen Z spend more time online then offline – the highest proportion among all generations surveyed. Smartphones play a particularly central role in their digital lives, with 67%…
For most of his 43 years, UAE citizen Fahad Al Hashimi’s life revolved around blood. Every three weeks, he needed a transfusion. To manage the iron that accumulated in his body, he also relied on iron-chelation treatment, at times spending hours connected to a pump. He learned to organise his life around his illness. A transfusion could bring back his energy and make him feel as though the air was full of oxygen. But by the second week, his energy would begin to fall. By the third, even climbing a flight of stairs could leave him exhausted. “I would feel…