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For some Emiratis, getting the perfect cup of coffee no longer means heading to a café. Instead, they are spending thousands of dirhams on machines and learning how to make their preferred brew at home. Obaid Ateeq Alkaabi knows the process well. The owner of Slow Drip estimates that he spent around Dh33,000 on coffee machines, equipment and tools, although the purchases initially had nothing to do with starting a business. “I bought the machines first for myself, not for a business,” Obaid told Khaleej Times. “I wanted to learn about coffee.” A longtime coffee lover, Obaid said making it at…

DUBAI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a US$1.75 billion, 3-year benchmark bond issued by New Development Bank (NDB). This brings NDB’s total listed value on the exchange to US$3.75 billion under its US$50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, reflecting NDB’s continued confidence in Dubai’s capital markets to access regional and international investors. The issuance carries a coupon of 4.375 % and matures in 2029. Issued under NDB’s EMTN Programme, which provides the Bank with a flexible and efficient framework to issue debt instruments aligned with its development mandate, it forms part of…

With new camera controls, a foldable display and tools for shooting solo, local creators weigh in on how Apple’s latest devices could affect their workflow For content creators, smartphones are increasingly used for more than capturing photos and videos. They are also used to edit footage, review material, and publish content directly to social media. Apple’s latest iPhones introduce several features aimed at those uses. The tech company unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on September 9. The Pro models introduce additional camera controls, while the Duo combines a foldable…

ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in collaboration with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and empowered by AD Ports Group, has announced the dates for the fifth edition of the UAE Tour Women, which will take place from 3rd to 6th February 2027, followed by the ninth edition of the UAE Tour Men, scheduled from 15th to 21st February 2027. The two events on the UCI calendar will once again welcome some of the world’s leading female and male cyclists to the UAE, promising two new editions filled with highly competitive racing. The events will…

A blurry-looking photo of a celebrity at an airport. A near-perfect red-carpet moment. A “leaked” film still that has fans convinced their favourite star has joined a major franchise. In the age of AI, it’s getting harder and harder to tell what is real and what has been “generated” into existence.Apple thinks it may have a partial answer. With the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the company has introduced Apple Reference Image, a new camera feature intended to help users prove that a photo was genuinely captured on their device and show whether it was altered later,…

The 2026 Emmy Awards will feature some familiar faces, with stars from Charlie’s Angels and Buffy the Vampire Slayerset to appear as presenters.The Television Academy announced its first group of presenters for the ceremony, with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd all included in the line-up.The three actresses are known for starring in the classic television series Charlie’s Angels, which premiered in 1976 and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.Kate and Jaclyn were part of the original trio alongside the late Farrah Fawcett, while Cheryl joined the series in its second season as Kris Munroe following Fawcett’s departure.All three are now set to…

Fans of Wicked will soon be able to experience both films in a new way, with live orchestra concert screenings set to tour globally in 2027.According to an official announcement from NBC Universal,Wicked and  Wicked: For Good are being turned into live to film concert experiences, with a symphony orchestra performing the scores in sync with the films.The films will be projected on a large HD screen while a live orchestra performs Stephen Schwartz’s songs and the score by John Powell and Schwartz in sync with the films.The first concert, Wicked: Part One In Concert, will have a special preview in San Francisco on…

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…