On a sunny April morning in Dubai, Himani Samtani, 20, checks her phone for the day’s orders for Chazen Matcha, her home pickup cafe in Al Mankhool. Within minutes, she’s whisking matcha in her designated prep space, the rhythmic motion of the chasen against the bowl becoming her version of meditation. “Whisking matcha is something I really love doing. It feels like my Zen,” she says. “That’s also why I named it ‘Chazen.’” Like Samtani, a growing number of young founders are turning their passion into full-fledged business models, with Dubai’s residential neighbourhoods, such as Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha South…
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A quiet family moment at home, a child sitting with his parents, and a handwritten note written out of gratitude — that is how a young Roger Xie’s message began its unexpected journey to Dubai’s leadership. Written with no expectation of a reply and simply addressed to “Sheikh Mohammed,” the note was sent as a heartfelt thank-you during a family conversation about life, safety, and gratitude in the UAE. What followed was unexpected. The letter reached the office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prompting a response from the Dubai Ruler’s protocol team and, later, and invitation for a…
RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held phone calls on Monday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi; and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty.During these calls, they discussed the latest regional developments and joint efforts to establish security and support stability in the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
ARAR — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah toured Al-Haditha and Jadidat Arar border crossings to review workflow and preparations for receiving and serving pilgrims arriving to perform Hajj. The minister was accompanied by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Suhail Abanmi and Acting Director General of Passports Saleh Al-Murabba during the tour. The minister and the high ranking officials assessed operational readiness and services provided at both crossings, reviewed procedures for receiving pilgrims, and evaluated the smooth flow of movement to ensure efficient, high-quality…
BEIJING, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — China’s industrial sector posted strong profit growth in the first quarter of 2026, official data showed on Monday. Profits of China’s major industrial firms increased 15.5 percent year-on-year to reach 1.696 trillion yuan (about US$247.3 billion) during the January-March period, accelerating by 0.3 percentage points from the growth posted in the first two months of the year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In March alone, profits at major industrial companies increased 15.8 percent from a year earlier, with the pace of growth accelerating by 0.6 percentage points from the…
MAKKAH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb inspected the readiness of hospitality facilities and temporary accommodations designated for pilgrims during the Hajj season, reviewing the level of services provided to pilgrims at their residences. The tour included hospitality facilities and temporary accommodations across Makkah. He assessed operational procedures, facility preparedness, and the services offered to pilgrims. This contributes to enhancing service quality within accommodation facilities. During the tour, Al-Khateeb met with trained tourism personnel serving pilgrims and reviewed their readiness and role in delivering services. This reflects the impact of the ministry’s training and qualification programs aimed at empowering national…
LONDON, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Shell plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, in a $16.4 billion deal. The acquisition accelerates Shell’s strategy by adding 370 kboe/d1 immediately across liquids and gas leading to a 4% production CAGR2 through to 2030, compared to 2025. A company press release said the deal increases Shell’s exposure to long-duration, low-cost and top quartile low carbon intensity shale gas and liquids production in Canada’s Montney basin, delivering value for decades. Source: Emirates News…
The summer season, as traditionally observed by Bedouin communities, is set to begin on April 28 and continue until June 7, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society. The period coincides with the setting of the Pleiades star cluster. This signals the start of heat and dryness, followed by the peak summer season (“Al Qayz”), which lasts from the reappearance of the Pleiades until the rise of Suhail (Canopus), known for intense heat and extreme dryness. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said that this roughly…
RIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held a bilateral meeting with President of Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Qais Al-Yousef. They discussed enhancing industrial cooperation and developing joint investments between the two countries. The meeting addressed ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of industrial cities and special economic zones, in addition to developing strategic partnerships that enhance industrial integration between the two countries, in a manner that supports regional supply chains and boosts the competitiveness of the Saudi and Omani economies.Both sides emphasized the importance of expanding industrial and investment…
Filipinos in the UAE – whose employment visa or Emirates ID were issued in Dubai and Northern Emirates – who lost their jobs or have experienced pay cuts due to the Middle East conflict, can now apply for a one-time financial assistance worth Dh730 ($200) from the Philippine government, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai announced on Monday night. MWO said the initial funding received from the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Manila is limited to benefit 3,271 OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) only. “(We) highly discourage OFWs from visiting MWO-Dubai as applications will be received and processed…