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.…
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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
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…
DUBAI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai continues to strengthen its network and add capacity as it responds to resilient travel demand. The airline has restored operations to 85% of its network, demonstrating the agility of its business model and its ability to progressively adapt to a changing operating environment. This flexibility has enabled flydubai to grow to more than 125 destinations across its network in 56 countries. flydubai has also added capacity in key markets, built on the confidence in the long-term fundamentals of travel demand. Over the last few months, flydubai has continued to expand its network by…
Apple’s latest device lineup includes iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. The 2026 portfolio includes the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Apple has unveiled its 2026 device portfolio, led by the company’s first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, two new Apple Watch models and AirPods 5. The announcements introduce Apple’s A20 Pro processor, new AI and camera capabilities, advanced health sensing, and an expanded range of devices powered by iOS 27 and watchOS…
Abu Dhabi is set to deploy agentic AI solutions to monitor and manage hazardous materials across the emirate. Under a strategic cooperation agreement between Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre (ADHMMC) and Presight, the “proactive” system will be capable of constant data analysis and connecting information from multiple sources. It will also detect risk indicators and anomalous patterns, and enable specialist teams to make timely, informed decisions and take appropriate action, according to a statement by Abu Dhabi’s Media Office. The partnership between the centre and Presight will explore the use of agentic AI to support end-to-end hazardous materials lifecycle management,…
ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre (ADHMMC) and Presight have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deploy agentic AI solutions across Abu Dhabi’s hazardous materials monitoring and management ecosystem. The agreement aligns with the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027, which aims to embed AI and data in government operations, enable more proactive and efficient processes, and strengthen data-driven decision-making. The collaboration aims to enhance monitoring and analytics capabilities and support the transition towards a more integrated and proactive ecosystem capable of continuously analysing data, connecting information from multiple sources, detecting risk…
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), led the UAE delegation to the 87th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Bank Governors’ Committee, held today in Manama, Bahrain. The meeting was chaired by Khalid Ebrahim Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, with the participation of Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, to discuss developments in joint GCC cooperation in the monetary and banking sectors. The CBUAE delegation included Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability,…
RIYADH — Abdullah Saleh Kamel, chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, revealed that since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, the number of industrial establishments in Saudi Arabia has risen from 7,000 to more than 15,000 across various economic sectors. “This growth includes sectors that were not previously licensed before the launch of the Vision, such as military industries, with the number of licensed companies in these sectors now exceeding 347,” he said while addressing the inaugural session of the second edition of the Saudi Industry Forum 2026 at Jeddah Superdome on Monday. The three-day forum is organized by…
CAIRO — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman will make a working visit to Egypt on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency announced on Monday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive the Crown Prince. The two leaders will hold official bilateral talks and this will be followed by an expanded session involving delegations from both countries, presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said. The talks will focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt across various fields, according to the presidency. The leaders will exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. El-Sisi will also host…