Walking into Em Sherif Deli’s new Al Ain branch, we were immediately met with warm hospitality. Located at Al Mutarid Lifestyle Centre, the restaurant has a casual and welcoming feel, with warm lighting, wooden interiors and both indoor and outdoor seating. It is the brand’s third location in the UAE, following two branches in Dubai, and its first in Al Ain. Once we sat down, the shawarma immediately caught our attention on the menu. Before ordering, we ended up speaking to a man at a nearby table and asked what he thought we should try. He recommended the shawarma and…
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MADRID — Authorities began moving thousands of migrants to a new tented site in Ceuta on Friday, with police struggling to maintain order as people fought to secure a spot at the new site after weeks of living on the beaches and streets in the port area of the Spanish territory in north Africa. Officers struggled to contain crowds of people jostling to secure a place at the site after weeks of living on the beaches. Shots could be heard, with reports that police fired into the air. Several hundred migrants have now reached the camp, which has a capacity…
A few years ago, owning their own salons might have felt like a distant dream for Shamma Alharithi, Haya Alshahrani and Areej Alwabil. Today, they are among a wave of female entrepreneurs reshaping the Kingdom’s landscape. Their journeys from passionate enthusiasts to business owners capture the true pulse of L’Oréal in Saudi Arabia: a story that goes far beyond corporate milestones. A recent study by Paris-based consultancy Asterès revealed that L’Oréal supports a SR3.2 billion value chain and over 8,765 direct and indirect jobs in the Kingdom. In 2026, L’Oréal doubled its workforce in Saudi Arabia, with over 50% of…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, RAK Department of Civil Aviation, and Chinese company Aridge, a specialised advanced air mobility company affiliated with XPeng, to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah. The signing took place at RAK Ruler’s palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City during his reception of Zhao Deli, Founder and Chairman of XPeng Aeroht, and the accompanying delegation.…
When Emirati author Maryam Al Mur first walked into a publisher’s office, she was not trying to become a novelist. She had taken along a small book of her poetry and prose and wanted to have it published. Instead, the publisher told her that people would not buy it [poetry and prose] and challenged her to write a novel. “I said: ‘Me? Write a novel?’” Al Mur recalled, laughing. The remark stayed with her. She took up the challenge and wrote ‘Ghabat Salama’, a novel based on a traditional Gulf tale she had known since childhood. That first novel eventually…
Bachir Moussa, Regional Vice President EMEA South, Nozomi Networks. Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT, IoT and CPS cybersecurity, will be taking part in GISEC Global 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC) in Expo City Dubai from September 16 to 18. The company will exhibit how businesses can move from responding to incidents as they occur to taking a more proactive approach to managing cyber risk by enhancing their cyber resilience across OT, IoT and cyber-physical systems. The UAE and the wider Middle East continue to prioritise building national cyber resilience and safeguarding critical infrastructure. In line with these…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) showcased Ras Al Khaimah as an attractive base for Irish businesses looking to establish, scale and access markets across the UAE, GCC and beyond at the Irish Business Network Dubai’s annual ‘Rise & Thrive’ seminar. Addressing senior Irish and Ireland-affiliated executives, entrepreneurs and government representatives, the RAKEZ team presented the emirate’s combination of economic stability, competitive operating environment and expanding investment pipeline, and the opportunities these create for businesses seeking a regional growth platform. The discussion formed part of the event’s featured panel, ‘The UAE Advantage’,…
The partnership brought skin-health awareness, sun-protection guidance and well-being activities to delivery riders across the UAE Published: Fri 18 Sept 2026, 3:00 PM They show up for us every day. This time, NAOS wanted to show up for them. On 8 September, NAOS, together with its Bioderma brand, joined talabat Rider League at Danube Sports World as the official skincare partner, bringing skin health awareness, practical sun-protection guidance, sports, engagement and moments of appreciation to the riders. “For NAOS, social responsibility starts with seeing the person behind the service. It is about recognising the people who quietly support our everyday…
LONDON — Twenty women had their breasts removed unnecessarily while being treated for cancer at an NHS trust in north-east England. They were among hundreds of patients who came to harm during treatment at the breast unit of the County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT). The admission comes in the wake of revelations about serious failures in the unit last year. The BBC reported last year that more than 200 patients were found to have suffered harm at the CDDFT. The broadcaster reported that the National Crime Agency was working with Durham police to investigate allegations by former patients…
A Dubai Police e-scooter patrol arrested three suspects accused of stealing Dh190,000, the authority announced on Friday, September 18. The authority noted that the full amount was recovered just four minutes after the theft was reported. The incident was reported to the Command-and-Control Centre at the General Department of Operations, which immediately shared descriptions of the suspects with patrols in the Naif area. An e-scooter patrol from Naif Police Station reached the area within two minutes. Officers quickly deployed across the vicinity and arrested all three suspects within another two minutes. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…