Author: Sam Allcock

The much-anticipated Turkish drama Aşk Ve Gözyaşı has premiered to solid ratings, marking the return of Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel to prime-time television. The series, which aired this week, has been the subject of intense fan speculation for months, with many eagerly awaiting the on-screen chemistry of its two lead stars. Strong ratings performance According to official data, Aşk Ve Gözyaşı achieved a 2.90 rating overall, placing eighth among all shows across networks. It performed even better in specific categories: securing third place on the EU channel with a 2.92 rating, and fifth in the ABC1 category with a…

Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of veteran actor and writer Hamad Al-Muzaini, who passed away at the age of 80, local media confirmed on Sunday. While the cause of his death has not been disclosed, his family said they preferred to keep details private, asking the public to remember him for his artistic achievements. Funeral prayers were held at Al-Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh after the afternoon prayer, followed by burial. A pioneering career Al-Muzaini was considered one of the pioneers of drama and theatre in Saudi Arabia, with a career spanning decades. He contributed significantly to the development of…

Bosnian social media creator and beauty entrepreneur Adna Rovčanin-Omerbegović has died suddenly at the age of 26, just two days after her wedding. Local media outlet Dnevni Avaz reported that Rovčanin-Omerbegović married her husband Faris on 13 September at Hotel Hollywood in Ilidža, near Sarajevo. However, she became seriously unwell shortly after the wedding reception and was transferred to hospital. She died on 15 September. From nurse to beauty entrepreneur The young influencer was widely known in Sarajevo, where she owned and managed her own beauty salon. Friends said she had first trained and worked as a nurse at the…

A cyberattack on a third-party service provider has disrupted passenger check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports, leading to widespread delays and cancellations on Saturday. The incident, which began late on Friday, forced airport staff across Europe to fall back on manual procedures, with airlines warning travellers to expect long waits and rescheduled flights. Brussels Airport hit In Belgium, Brussels Airport confirmed its automated systems went down, leaving staff to check in passengers by hand.“This has a big effect on the flight schedule and will sadly cause delays and cancellations,” airport operators said in a statement, adding that…

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has unveiled a series of exclusive offers for members in the United Arab Emirates, including the chance to win two First-Class tickets to any destination in the airline’s global network. The promotion, which runs until 30 September 2025, allows UAE residents applying for an Etihad Guest Visa Credit Card with one of the airline’s four co-branded bank partners to unlock significant travel benefits. These include bonus miles, fast-track upgrades to Gold Tier, lounge access and discount vouchers. Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest, said the initiative reflects the airline’s mission to…

Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain’s largest real estate development company, has partnered with the University of Bahrain (UOB) to launch the Real-World Urban Design Challenge, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s next generation of professionals in the real estate sector. The event, held on 18 September 2025, brought together representatives from Diyar Al Muharraq and UOB to celebrate innovation and creativity in urban planning. Six high-performing students from UOB’s Department of Architecture and Interior Design presented forward-thinking concepts inspired by practical urban development needs. One project was selected as the winning entry from each of the two categories—Architecture and Interior…

Boursa Kuwait has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility by extending its strategic partnership with the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH) and Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice (BACCH) for the eighth consecutive year. The collaboration supports a wide range of healthcare and community initiatives aimed at improving the quality of care and emotional support provided to children in hospitals and their families. Among the most significant projects this year was the contribution to the design and furnishing of a ‘Family Room’ within the Intensive Care Unit at Al-Adan Hospital for Maternity and Childhood. Unlike traditional…

Orange Jordan has brought together more than 60 startups and leading government bodies in an event designed to help young companies transform early ideas into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). The gathering, part of the national Incubation Program to Reach the MVP under Jordan’s General Entrepreneurship Policy, highlighted collaboration as the cornerstone for scaling new ventures. Startups from across sectors met representatives of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the Irada Program, Amman Chamber of Commerce, Amman Chamber of Industry, Jordan Tourism Board, Al-Tweil Law Firm, and the Jordan River Foundation. One-to-one support The event featured structured one-on-one networking sessions,…

Ferrari World Yas Island has expanded its offering beyond world-class rides with the launch of Gran Tour Emilia, a new restaurant inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The restaurant officially opened its doors on Friday, 19 September, in a ceremony that welcomed VIPs, media representatives, key stakeholders, and Diamond Passholders. Guests were given an exclusive first look at what Ferrari World is calling one of its most ambitious dining ventures to date. A culinary road trip through Emilia-Romagna The new venue draws on the dual heritage of Emilia-Romagna, widely recognised as both the birthplace of Ferrari and…

Careem, the Middle East’s leading “Everything App,” has announced that it will deliver Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 range and Apple Watches to customers across the UAE in less than an hour. The service, available through Careem’s Quik Electronics platform, promises doorstep delivery of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Customers can also order the latest AirPods Pro 3, MacBooks, and other premium tech products. The launch, which coincides with Apple’s official release of the new devices, makes Careem the only platform in the UAE currently offering one-hour…