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ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas and the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer, today announced the completion of its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. EGA announced its intention to acquire the majority stake in Eco Green in April. The transaction has now cleared all required regulatory approvals and closing conditions. EGA is growing a global aluminium recycling business to help meet the world’s increasing demand for low carbon aluminium. With Eco Green, EGA now…
Instagram is looking a little more like an ’80s photo album, with UAE celebrities and influencers joining a trend that began earlier this week and reimagines them in another decade. Using artificial intelligence, participants are giving their photographs a retro makeover, complete with bigger hair, vintage outfits and the finish of an old print. The images might resemble something pulled from a family album, but these are newly generated pictures rather than actual throwbacks. Among those joining in are Emirati life coach Hala Kazim, interviewer Anas Bukhash and radio presenter Kris Fade, while some reality television personalities have turned it…
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional note reflecting on his experience hosting ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC).In a blog post, Bachchan spoke about contestants who arrive on the show carrying deeply personal and painful stories, admitting that hearing some of these experiences as “heartbreaking.”“Some contestants come with such grave personal stories, that it becomes difficult to conduct not just our feelings for them but also to continue hosting the show… I shall not indulge more because it would take away some elements from the understanding that a host gives to the Channel .. but it has been a heart – breaking…
Ajay Devgn has shared that he wants Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to watch the upcoming third part of the Drishyam franchise and give his approval to the family crime thriller.Speaking at the trailer launch of Drishyam The Conclusion in Goa on Wednesday, Ajay said the new film has a “completely different” story from the Malayalam version and that he would be happy to have Mohanlal’s approval.Talking about the challenge of making the third part, Ajay said the Hindi film has taken a different path from the Malayalam franchise.“In fact, I would say that making this film has been a big challenge…
The viral 80s AI retro picture trend has taken the Internet by storm after Bollywood actors and sportspersons have hopped on to this latest ChatGPT prompt on Wednesday to share their unique AI-generated images that recreate fashion, hairstyles and photography styles associated with the decade. Even Indian politicians, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan joined in with playful posts, while Renuka Chowdhury shared a real 1980s magazine cover of herself. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared his AI-generated stylish retro photo on his X handle, in which he was seen standing near a…
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have joined the viral ’80s AI retro picture trend on Instagram, with Kiara sharing a digitally reimagined portrait of the couple as a classic 1980s Bollywood pairing on September 9.Kiara captioned the post, “Back to the 80’s”, as the AI-generated image gave both actors a complete vintage makeover.In the portrait, Sidharth sports a quintessential retro hero look, wearing a denim shirt over a white T-shirt and dark aviator sunglasses.Kiara, meanwhile, channels classic Bollywood glamour in a vibrant pink puff-sleeved short dress, styled with a black waist belt, oversized hoop earrings and matching bangles.Kiara also paired…
AHOY, the deep‑tech infrastructure company building the operational layer for Physical AI, and Lumina Partners, a strategic advisory and business development firm from MENA and Europe, today announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance Agreement to accelerate the large‑scale deployment of AI across public sector mobility and critical infrastructure programs. The partnership bridges AHOY’s proprietary technology stack, engineered for on‑chip, and sovereign Physical AI, with Lumina Partners’ strategic advisory expertise and proven capability to structure and operationalize complex technology partnerships for government and enterprise clients. Together, the two organisations will provide a unified pathway for governments and private enterprises to…
OMODA & JAECOO has officially launched the OMODA O5 HEV in the UAE, introducing a new hybrid mobility option combining everyday efficiency, long-distance freedom and responsive performance for a new generation of drivers. Unveiled this week, at the Galadari Motors showroom in Sharjah, the O5 HEV brings OMODA’s “ONE CAR·TWO VIBES” philosophy to the UAE — smooth and efficient for everyday urban mobility, yet powerful and responsive when the journey demands more. Global Momentum, Built for Local Markets The UAE launch comes amid continued global expansion for OMODA & JAECOO. As of July 2026, the brands had entered 77 markets…
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is giving fans a first taste of her new song, ‘New Trick’, through Apple’s latest ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign.The singer was also seen holding the new burgundy iPhone in a mirror selfie shared on the day Apple announced its latest products. The joint Instagram post from Apple and ROSÉ featured the caption: “iPhone, new trick, watch this, watch this !!!!”, alongside the hashtags #ShotoniPhone18Pro and #newtrick.A preview of the music video premiered during Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro. Directed by Dave Meyers, the video was filmed entirely on the new device, according to The Music Universe.The…
SHARJAH, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED4.6 billion in August 2026, through 9,139 transactions across various areas of the emirate. The total traded area in sales transactions reached 12.5 million square feet, reflecting the continued activity of Sharjah’s real estate market. These results reflect the strength of Sharjah’s real estate sector and its continued ability to achieve sustainable growth, supported by a flexible regulatory system and an advanced legislative framework that protects rights and stimulates long-term strategic investments. The indicators also confirm the success of development plans and well-planned urban expansion in enhancing…