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BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, marking another period of strong performance as the Company continues to scale its business, strengthen its financial position, and reinforce its market leadership across the UAE’s capital markets. For the six months ended 30 June 2026, BHM Capital reported revenue of AED 118.99 million, representing a 25% increase compared to AED 95.26 million in the corresponding period of 2025. Net profit reached AED 25.20 million, an increase of 14% year-on-year. The Company’s financial position also…
Apple TV has greenlit Ascension, a new horror thriller series from Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, with Outlander star Caitríona Balfe attached to play the lead role, according to Variety.The project has been in development for several years, with reports about the series first emerging in 2017, when Casey Affleck was originally attached to star.Inspired by Adam Nevill’s novel Last Days, the series will follow Rose, played by Balfe, a documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother who is skilled at uncovering other people’s truths while struggling with her own.A mysterious cult investigationRose’s latest project takes her into the world of the…
DUBAI,10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), announced that the Authority is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to prepare and evaluate a guide to natural reserves. The initiative is among a series of high-quality initiatives and projects featured at the first edition of the Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026, which will take place on September 7 and 8. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of a press conference held today in Dubai to announce the organisation of…
Businesswoman and reality TV star Kylie Jenner has turned a year old, receiving an outpouring of greetings and warm wishes from her friends, family, and well-wishers. Among them was Kylie’s mother, Kris Jenner, who penned a heartfelt note on Instagram and showered much love. “Happy birthday to my amazing baby girl @kyliejenner!! You are so very beautiful inside and out and you have been making me laugh, keeping me on my toes, and filling my heart with so much love and joy since the day you were born,” Kris wrote alongside a string of pictures that capture Kylie’s childhood and…
Anne Hathaway has responded to online speculation about her pregnancy after some social media users claimed the actress was wearing a fake baby bump.The 43 year old actress sparked conversation following her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The End of Oak Street, where she showed off her growing bump in a cropped halter top and low rise jeans.Photos and videos from the event quickly circulated online, and while many fans focused on Hathaway’s maternity look, others began questioning whether her bump was real. Some even suggested she was wearing a prosthetic.Hathaway appeared to respond to those claims in a…
DUBAI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) participated in the Dubai Mallathon at Dubai International Airport, as part of the community initiative aimed at encouraging physical activity as a way of life and promoting health and quality of life across the community. DFWAC’s participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting community and sports initiatives that contribute to building a healthier and more active society, in line with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership to enhance quality of life in Dubai. Through its participation in the event, DFWAC sought to highlight the importance…
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, over the death of Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages of condolences to President Thongloun Sisoulith. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed also sent…
FRANKFURT, 10th August, 2026 (WAM)– European stocks closed mixed on Monday after a choppy session as a lack of positive progress in US-Iran talks and uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz rendered the mood cautious, dpa reported. Investors also looked ahead to the crucial US inflation data this week for clues about the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.03%. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 closed up by 0.02% and 0.13%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 settled lower by 0.35%. Switzerland’s SMI moved up 0.61%. Among other markets in Europe,…
FUJAIRAH, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Digital Government, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Council and the Fujairah Geographic Information Systems Centre, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at promoting physical security practices and protecting digital assets and systems, contributing to a secure digital environment and raising awareness of security risks. The awareness messages focus on the importance of restricting access to areas containing sensitive systems and data, protecting devices from theft, and mitigating the risk of data breaches, as well as utilizing surveillance systems to prevent potential incidents. The campaign also highlights the integration between physical security measures and…
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Colombia over an earthquake that struck the country and resulted in deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Republic of Colombia and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency