A British national in UAE bought a property; after the purchase, the seller began delaying the handover and the transfer of ownership, complicated further because the property was under attachment at the time. Details about the buyer and transaction are withheld to protect the client’s privacy. With the delays dragging on for close to six months, the buyer sought legal advice. The first option put to her was to go to court: File a claim for the transfer of ownership, plus compensation for the delay. Checking if suing is best option Before taking that step, her legal team reviewed the…
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Cinema Akil is bringing BLACKBIRD back to Dubai for its second edition, with a three-day programme exploring Black memory, voice and legacy through cinema. Running from September 25 to 27 at the independent cinema’s home in Alserkal Avenue, the programme will feature screenings, filmmaker Q&As and conversations with special guests. Curated by Shannon Ayers Holden, Associate Director of Community Relations at Alserkal Avenue, this year’s edition is inspired by Nina Simone’s song Blackbird and brings together films connected by a Black point of view. The programme opens with Mira Nair’s 1991 romantic drama Mississippi Masala, starring Denzel Washington and Sarita…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose 4.6 percent year-on-year in August 2026, mainly driven by an 8.2 percent increase in other transportable goods and a 2.2 percent rise in metal products, machinery and equipment. According to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), basic chemical prices recorded a particularly sharp 51.4 percent annual increase. Prices of metal products, machinery and equipment increased 2.2 percent annually, supported by a 5.4 percent rise in basic metals and a 10.5 percent increase in fabricated metal products. Agriculture and fishery product prices rose 4.8 percent year-on-year, driven by a 9 percent increase…
ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The US city of Scottsdale, Arizona, tomorrow hosts the fourth leg of the third edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC), with the participation of 44 horses representing around 22 owners, as part of the international series organised by the UAE to support the Arabian horse sector and enhance its standing on the international stage. The fourth leg builds on the growing global presence of the championship and reflects the UAE’s leading role in supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders around the world, while preserving the heritage of the purebred Arabian…
AJMAN, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Ajman Chamber, received Tareq Ahmed, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the UAE, to discuss prospects for economic cooperation, increasing trade exchange, and strengthening partnerships between the business communities in Ajman and Bangladesh. The meeting, held at the Ajman Chamber’s headquarters, was attended by Mohammed Khalifa bin Salmeen Al Aryani, Board Member of the Ajman Chamber, Aisha Al Khatri, Head of the Asset Investment Department at the Ajman Chamber, and Tawheed Imam, Counselor at the Embassy of Bangladesh. Al Muwaiji emphasised the importance…
The proposed deal would increase the healthcare group’s hospital footprint and forms part of its investment programme worth more than Dh1 billion over the next five years. Aster DM Healthcare has agreed to invest in Dubai-based International Modern Hospital (IMH), marking the latest step in the healthcare provider’s plans to expand its presence in the UAE under a broader investment programme worth more than Dh1 billion over the next five years. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, would bring IMH into Aster’s network and increase the group’s hospital portfolio in the UAE to 11 facilities. The move adds…
Abdullah A. Qaisi, CEO of EVAD. EVAD, a regional value-added distributor specialising in cybersecurity, has announced its participation in GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Having participated in previous editions of GISEC Global, EVAD will return in 2026 to connect its technology vendors and channel partners with organisations across the Middle East and Africa. Through a network of more than 235 channel partners and operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kenya and Egypt, EVAD supports the regional delivery of specialised cybersecurity technologies. Its portfolio brings together 15…
Unveiled in Riyadh, the new factory-customised flagship combines premium comfort, advanced technology and all-terrain capability as Jetour UAE prepares for its arrival in the Emirates Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 9:58 AM Jetour has marked the regional debut of the new G700 TopFire in Saudi Arabia, introducing a more performance- and adventure-focused interpretation of its flagship G700 SUV ahead of the model’s upcoming arrival in the UAE through Elite Group Holding, Jetour’s exclusive partner in the country. The G700 TopFire was officially unveiled on August 27 at Nofa Riyadh during a regional gathering that brought together Jetour owners, club representatives…
JERUSALEM — Israel will continue operations to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address on Monday, as he warned of heavy reprisals against the country’s enemies. Netanyahu said the destruction of Hezbollah positions at the Beaufort and Ali Al-Taher ridges was a “massive victory”. “We have achieved another huge victory over Hezbollah. We destroyed its major terrorist stronghold on the Beaufort ridge and the Ali al-Taher ridge,” Netanyahu said. “Our policy is clear: we will continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon. We will continue to eliminate any…
As the 2026-27 academic year gets underway, schools across the UAE are putting renewed emphasis on student appearance, uniform standards and healthy food choices, with some campuses restricting extreme hairstyles, hoodies and energy drinks. While schools differ in how they apply their rules, school leaders say the measures are intended less as punishment and more as a way of creating a focused learning environment while supporting students’ health and wellbeing. Among the measures introduced by several schools are restrictions on hairstyles, including cuts where parts of the head are shaved with a razor or blade while other sections are left…