Author: Sam Allcock

Building on the momentum of July’s widely attended “Dubai Active Summer” initiative, the Dubai Sports Council has unveiled a fresh set of outdoor and wellness activities for August in Hatta’s scenic Wadi Hub. Designed to suit all ages and abilities, the events continue to position Hatta as a vibrant summer destination for fitness, wellness, and nature exploration. Kicking off the August line-up is the Active Summer Swim Challenge, scheduled for early mornings at the popular Drop In plunge pool. Participants can choose from swim distances of 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, or 1600 m. Taking place from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the event…

dnata, one of the world’s leading air and travel service providers, has secured a multi-year agreement to deliver inflight catering services to Etihad Airways at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Jordan. Under the new contract, dnata will cater to the UAE national carrier’s 14 weekly flights between Amman and Abu Dhabi, producing and uplifting more than 90,000 meals annually. The partnership marks a significant milestone for dnata’s growing operations in Jordan, as it continues to support global carriers with high-quality catering solutions. The meals will be prepared by dnata’s experienced culinary teams and tailored to meet Etihad’s renowned premium…

The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, renowned for its opulent hospitality and culinary mastery, is now offering its celebrated excellence beyond the hotel walls through a sophisticated outside catering service. Designed for everything from intimate gatherings to grand corporate events, this new extension reflects the brand’s hallmark of refinement in every detail. At the heart of the offering lies a culinary experience defined by expertise and elegance. The hotel’s award-winning chefs bring their international knowledge and meticulous attention to every plate, crafting menus that transform ordinary events into unforgettable affairs. Whether it’s a wedding reception, an art gallery opening, or a private celebration,…

Four Seasons, the globally renowned luxury hospitality brand, has announced a new residential development in Abu Dhabi in partnership with ALAIN, a leading asset management company based in the capital. The new Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach is set to welcome residents in 2029, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s standalone residential portfolio in the UAE. Planned as an exclusive gated beachfront community, the development will be situated on Saadiyat Island, one of Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after coastal destinations. The project will offer 56 ultra-luxury villas, including limited beach mansions, and 60 suites ranging from…

FC Barcelona has confirmed the release of a special fourth kit for the 2025–26 season, created exclusively for El Clásico—the club’s iconic clash with arch-rivals Real Madrid. This marks the latest in a growing trend of football teams using limited-edition kits to mark high-profile fixtures, blending fashion, tradition, and marketing on a global scale. The new jersey, unveiled through an Instagram post by Mask Jerseys and later confirmed by Footy Headlines, features an unconventional design that deviates from the club’s standard style. With uneven red and blue stripes accented by soft sky-blue gradients, the shirt offers a fresh, almost painterly…

James Gunn’s Superman has taken flight with an impressive $96.5 million global box office debut through Friday, marking a strong start for the new DC cinematic era. Released by Warner Bros., the film garnered $21.5 million across 78 international markets on Friday alone, pushing the overseas total to $40 million and establishing it as a global hit going into its first weekend. The film, featuring David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, has performed especially well in Latin America and parts of Europe. Mexico leads all international territories with $3.8 million, followed by the UK at…

American rapper and pop star Doja Cat has joined growing online criticism of Sydney Sweeney’s latest American Eagle ad campaign, which has come under fire for its tone, imagery, and language. The campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans”, plays on the homophone between “jeans” and “genes,” but has been widely criticised as overly sexualised and racially insensitive. The ad features Sweeney, known for her roles in Euphoria and Anyone But You, in various denim looks with commentary alluding to genetics. In one now-deleted video, she remarks, “My genes determine the make-up of my body,” before jokingly directing the camera…

Orange Jordan has launched a new initiative to promote financial literacy among entrepreneurs and small businesses in Jordan, in collaboration with the German development agency GIZ. The program, titled Finance Forward: Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Financial Literacy, is part of the broader “Innovative Approaches for Financial Inclusion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jordan” project, commissioned by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The initiative aims to strengthen the financial knowledge of early-stage entrepreneurs, youth professionals, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners across five major Jordanian governorates—Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Karak, and Aqaba. Participants in…

United Arab Bank (UAB) has partnered with AI and RegTech firm Smarbl to co-develop a new compliance management platform, RegPRISM, in a move that could transform how banks in the UAE and beyond handle regulatory obligations. The newly launched platform is designed to provide real-time intelligence on evolving regulations, automate compliance workflows, and reduce operational inefficiencies traditionally associated with manual compliance systems. The strategic collaboration comes at a time when financial institutions across the region are facing growing pressure to adapt to rapidly evolving global and local regulatory frameworks. By integrating artificial intelligence, RegPRISM aims to simplify the process of…

Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan, INFINITI, and Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has announced the extension of its popular “Buy Now, Pay in 2026” campaign. The initiative now covers both new and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOVs), offering greater financial flexibility and immediate delivery for customers across the emirate. The extended campaign is designed to support customers amid today’s cautious purchasing climate by allowing them to secure a vehicle now, with no payments due until 2026. Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles with Premium Assurance The offer includes a wide range of rigorously inspected CPOVs…