In the world of luxury watches, collaborations have become almost routine. Few, however, feel as natural as the partnership between Breitling and Aston Martin. Long before the two brands officially came together, they had been telling remarkably similar stories — of engineering shaped by craftsmanship, of performance tempered by elegance, and of designs that have aged with uncommon grace. That connection can be traced back to the 1960s. Breitling’s unconventional Top Time chronograph appeared on Sean Connery’s wrist in Thunderball, while the Aston Martin DB5 was fast becoming one of cinema’s most enduring automotive icons. They shared the screen for…
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ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, on Friday reported revenues of AED2.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 percent compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The group reported EBITDA of AED457 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 67 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. EBITDA margin expanded to 19.1 percent, compared to 12.8 percent in Q2 2025. Net profit for the period amounted to AED262 million, reflecting a 157 percent YoY increase. EMSTEEL’s Steel division…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned a drone attack that caused a fire aboard two ships at Damietta Port in northern Egypt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with Egypt and its support for all measures taken by Cairo to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its security and national interests. The Kingdom also strongly condemned Iran’s aggression against Kuwait and Jordan, including an attack on a company facility in northern Kuwait that killed one worker. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity…
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched a new phase of the Taif Road Development Project, featuring a major bridge and road upgrades designed to improve traffic flow and increase the corridor’s capacity to around 200,000 vehicles per day. The new package of works includes the construction of a 311-meter-long, 36-meter-wide bridge at the intersection of Taif Road and Taibah Street. The project extends from the Taif Road–Najd Street intersection in the west to the Western Ring Road in the east. The development will also introduce a range of engineering improvements, including modern pedestrian bridges that…
Who wouldn’t want to sleep through the rest of 2026? The Ukraine war dragged on, the US-Iran-Israel war erupted in February, Ebola spread through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire. And it’s not only current affairs that are robbing us of sleep. Our private anxieties keep us wide awake at 3am, doomscrolling as the blue light from our phones illuminates our exhausted faces. In 2026, Sleepless in Seattle could easily sound like a psychological thriller. No wonder, then, that sleep tourism has emerged as a popular wellness trend, where sleep is…
NEW YORK, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — US stocks swung between gains and losses during trading on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent after fluctuating between a 0.7 percent gain and a 0.5 percent decline in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 221 points, or 0.4 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6 percent after surrendering nearly all of its earlier gains, which had reached 1.3 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
RIYADH — Conjoined Fijian twins Jesibel and Desisia arrived in Riyadh on Friday under directives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to undergo evaluation for a possible separation surgery. The twins and their family arrived at King Khalid International Airport before being transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, where a specialized medical team will assess their condition and determine whether separation surgery is feasible. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center…
Meta Platforms recently unveiled a dramatic acceleration in its infrastructure commitments. A new regulatory filing disclosed how the company has secured $279 billion in off-balance sheet lease obligations primarily dedicated to expanding its AI capabilities. The future costs, which exist on top of its active leases, comprise short- and long-term agreements covering data centres, co-location facilities and certain network infrastructure. The total for uncommenced lease commitments as of the quarter ended 30 June represents a 53% surge from the $183 billion reported in the previous period. The social media giant is showing no signs of slowing its aggressive AI buildout,…
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 36,773 amphetamine pills hidden aboard a bus entering the Kingdom through the Al Hadithah border crossing. ZATCA spokesperson Hammoud Al-Harbi said the drugs were discovered during customs inspections after the bus was screened using security technologies and detection methods. The pills were concealed inside a specially modified compartment beneath the vehicle. Al-Harbi said the authority remains committed to strengthening customs controls at all border crossings to prevent smuggling attempts and protect society, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Narcotics…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting group net profit of AED7.7 billion, while revenue reached AED21.9 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached AED5.0 billion after excluding fair value changes and one-offs. Net profit from the group’s businesses increased by 2,301 percent year-on-year, driven by the consolidation of Tendam and the strategic mega-merger to form 2PointZero Group. Growth was also supported by new investments in African financial services, entry into the European packaging markets, and steady operational progress across all verticals. Revenue increased by 2,042 percent year-on-year to AED21.9…