RIYADH — Dr. Hanan Balkhy has expressed her gratitude to Saudi Arabia following her nomination for Director-General of the World Health Organization for the 2027–2032 term, outlining a career spanning frontline clinical care, infectious disease response and senior global health leadership.In her first remarks following the nomination, Balkhy thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support for healthcare in the Kingdom and Saudi Arabia’s contribution to global health.“I am deeply grateful to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for nominating me as a candidate for Director-General of…
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ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting its key role in strengthening the UAE’s leading position within the international financial system, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the UAE Banks Federation, will host the annual UAE Banks’ Reception in Bangkok on 15 October 2026. The reception will take place on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, being held in Bangkok from 12 to 18 October 2026.This year’s reception represents a strategic milestone in enhancing the presence of…
England’s Ian Poulter said on Monday he hoped LIV Golf remained afloat next year but was unsure about his own future with the breakaway circuit he has been with since its launch in 2022.Poulter, a five-times Ryder Cup champion, made the admission in a lengthy social media post that came one day after LIV’s 2026 season concluded earlier than originally planned, calling his time there “one hell of a ride.””It would be a real shame if LIV 2.0 doesn’t happen,” Poulter, 50, said on Instagram. “There are players who would love a strong global platform to play on and countries…
The Pixel 11 line went on sale on 20 August, eight days after Google announced it. On paper, it should be an easy sell: better cameras, brighter screens, seven years of updates and the “raw Android” experience that has kept fans loyal for years. Then you look at what Google is asking in return.Every model costs $100 more than the phone it replaces. The Pro and Pro XL lose 4GB of memory. The new Tensor G6 sits behind every rival flagship chip, including Apple’s and Qualcomm’s, and it lags most in graphics, something gamers will notice. In the UAE, there…
Taylor Swift has revealed the mantra she repeats to herself when the pressures of fame and her career begin to feel overwhelming.Taylor opened up about handling fame during the Recording Academy’s The Icon Sessions.When things begin to feel “unmanageably big”, Taylor said she reminds herself that this is the life she chose.“You chose this. You chose this every day,” she said, explaining that she could have stepped away before her career reached its current scale.For the singer, the pressures that come with fame remain worthwhile as long as she can continue doing what she loves.“Everything that comes with this ultimately is…
ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information and data-driven insights, has further expanded the country’s credit reporting framework by incorporating micro-loan account data.Accordingly, micro-loan account data from providers such as CashNow, submitted by Botim Finance (formerly Quantix), will now be included in UAE credit reports.The development follows the Bureau’s recent announcement on the inclusion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and other short-term credit information in UAE credit reports. The commencement of data submission by micro-loan providers such as Botim Finance represents a further step in ensuring that emerging forms…
دبي في 25 أغسطس / وام / تنطلق يوم السبت المقبل منافسات الجولة السادسة من النسخة الثالثة لبطولة خالد بن محمد بن زايد للجوجيتسو، المخصصة لفئة “بدون البدلة”، والتي يستضيفها مجمع ند الشبا الرياضي في دبي على مدى يومين بمشاركة نخبة من اللاعبين والأندية.وأعلن اتحاد الإمارات للجوجيتسو والفنون القتالية المختلطة اكتمال الاستعدادات لانطلاق منافسات الجولة، التي تمثل المحطة الختامية لمنافسات “بدون البدلة” ضمن البطولة، وسط ترقب كبير لنتائجها التي تحدد مراكز الأندية وترتيبها في هذه الفئة.وتقام منافسات اليوم الأول، السبت، بمشاركة لاعبي فئات تحت 12 و14 و16 عاماً، فيما تختتم الجولة يوم الأحد بإقامة نزالات فئات تحت 18 عاماً والكبار…
SHARJAH, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has announced the closure of registration for the 18th edition of the International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, presented by e&, following 475 entries from 20 Arab and foreign countries. This compares with 407 entries in the 17th edition, an increase of 68 entries, or 16.7%. The award will continue to accept printed copies of submitted works until the end of August to complete checks confirming that they meet the approved terms and requirements.The number of entries showed notable variation across books for different age…
أبوظبي في 25 أغسطس / وام / أعلن مركز الفنون في جامعة نيويورك أبوظبي انطلاق موسمه الثاني عشر يوم 5 سبتمبر المقبل ويتضمن برنامجا متنوعا من العروض الحية والفعاليات وورش الأداء والمبادرات المجتمعية.وقال بيل براغين، المدير الفني التنفيذي للمركز إن موسم 2026 – 2027 يتضمن مجموعة من العروض الحية التي نهدف من خلالها إلى تعزيز المشاركة المجتمعية وتتضمن أعمالا متجذرة في التراث وأخرى تهدف إلى استشراف المستقبل.يعكس البرنامج الدور الرئيسي الذي يؤديه مركز الفنون بوصفه مساحة للعمليات الإبداعية، إذ يجمع الفنانين الدوليين مع الأصوات الفنية من دولة الإمارات والمنطقة ويدعم الأعمال الجديدة والعلاقات الإبداعية طويلة الأمد والمشروعات متعددة التخصصات التي…