Author: Editorial Team

Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…

Debo Zhang, General Manager, HONOR GCC. 200MP AI Night Camera, Snapdragon performance, and advanced AI creativity tools redefine the premium mid-range smartphone experience HONOR has launched its new HONOR 600 Series in the UAE, introducing the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro at a starting price of Dh1,599. Unveiled at a Dubai launch event attended by media, partners, influencers, and technology enthusiasts, the new range is positioned to bring flagship-level features to the premium mid-range smartphone segment. The HONOR 600 Series places strong emphasis on imaging, led by a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera designed to deliver high detail and…

AMSTERDAM — Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out his trial over his alleged pivotal role in the murder of thousands of people during his anti-drug campaign. Duterte, 81, faces three counts of crimes against humanity at the ICC. The charges relate to killings during his so-called war on drugs, when he was mayor of Davao, between 2013 and 2016, and subsequently president until March 2019. The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2018. Duterte’s lawyers had argued the court has no authority…

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s prime minister has accused Israel of war crimes after an airstrike in the south of the country on Wednesday killed one journalist and seriously wounded another. Amal Khalil, who worked for Lebanon’s Al Akhbar newspaper, was killed while carrying out her journalistic work, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). She is the fourth media worker slain by Israel in Lebanon since March. The other journalist was identified by Lebanese authorities as Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojournalist.The strikes also killed several other people, NNA reported. An initial Israeli strike hit a car in at-Tiri, a village in…

Dubai-based group strengthens workforce support, ensures business continuity, and accelerates global expansion despite market uncertainty Published: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 2:35 PM MNA Ventures, a Dubai-based investment and business group, continues to move forward with confidence and stability, guided by the leadership and vision set by the UAE. While the global environment continues to evolve, the company remains focused on what matters most: its people, its operations, and its long-term growth. Operating from one of the world’s most dynamic and secure business hubs, MNA Ventures draws inspiration from the UAE’s proactive governance, economic foresight, and unwavering commitment to progress. The…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is marking 20 years of leadership in renewable energy, highlighting its role in advancing renewable energy globally. Founded by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 23rd April 2006, through Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), Masdar was built with a clear mandate: diversify the UAE’s economy and accelerate the global deployment of renewable energy. Two decades on, Masdar is one of the world’s largest renewable energy developers and operators, with a portfolio capacity exceeding 65 gigawatts (GW) and an ambitious target of 100GW…

WASHINGTON, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — A large international study has found that asundexian, an investigational anti-clotting medication, reduces the risk of a stroke in people who recently experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) caused by a clot forming outside of the heart (non-cardioembolic stroke), without increasing bleeding, the most serious and feared complication of existing stroke prevention treatments. The study involved 12,327 adults from 37 countries who were enrolled within 72 hours of a non-cardioembolic stroke or a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain (TIA). The study, published by The New England Journal of Medicine,…

Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has acquired 600 new licence taxi plates through the latest auction conducted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This expansion reinforces DTC’s position as the emirate’s largest taxi operator, increasing its market share to 47 per cent. With this addition, DTC’s taxi fleet will grow from 6,217 to 6,817 vehicles. With phased introduction of the new vehicles starting July 2026, the structured rollout plan is designed to maintain high levels of operational efficiency and service quality, while meeting the growing demand for mobility services…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group on Thursday announced a strategic partnership and research collaboration agreement with NYU Abu Dhabi. This multi-year partnership aims to build and pilot a high-fidelity intelligence engine based on stochastic models and spatial intelligence. The engine is designed to serve as a sophisticated decision-support layer for human operators, bringing together vessel arrival time predictions, berth allocation optimisation suggestions, and environmental impact considerations with high precision. This high-fidelity intelligence engine aims to further de-risk port call uncertainty and continue port operations fluidity enhancement, resulting in smarter port calls that unlock more capacity…

From Thursday, April 23 to 30, one of the café’s soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends. The space measures just 128cm by 198cm, but packs in over 500 books across multiple genres and five languages. The idea is simple: step in, unplug, and read. Sessions are free, but must be booked in advance through the cafe website, with each slot capped at one hour to keep things calm and uninterrupted. Unlike a typical pop-up, this leans into what both brands already do: Julith offers quiet, focused spaces,…