Author: Sam Allcock

Canon will once again spotlight the power of photojournalism at the 36th edition of the Visa pour l’Image festival in Perpignan this September. Held annually in the south of France, the festival is one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for documentary photography. Canon’s longstanding partnership with the event continues this year with project grants, exhibitions, and technical support for professionals. From September 1 to 6, the festival’s Pro Week will see Canon honour two outstanding photographers, support professional development, and host an exclusive exhibit in collaboration with Reuters. Two Grants for Documentary Excellence Canon and Visa pour l’Image are…

Dubai Airports is preparing to host what promises to be one of the most memorable evenings in aviation history as the Dubai Airshow 2025 concludes with a lavish gala dinner on 20 November. Held at Atlantis The Palm, the event will gather 3,300 VIP guests from around the world to celebrate the innovation, partnerships, and human stories driving the next chapter of aviation. In line with the Dubai Airshow’s central theme, “The Future Is Here,” the gala will feature a powerful blend of entertainment, immersive storytelling, and interactive experiences. The highlight of the evening will be performances by genre-blending sensation…

In a luxury landscape increasingly shaped by cultural resonance and immersive experiences, Shaza Hotels has carved out a unique niche—one where meaning, memory, and modern elegance converge. The brand, which draws inspiration from the legendary Silk Route, offers more than high-end accommodation; it delivers a deeply rooted cultural journey. At the heart of this ethos is the belief that luxury is not in lavishness, but in intentional design, ritual, and belonging. Speaking to the media, Shaji Abu Salih, Vice President of Business Development and Growth at Shaza Hotels and its contemporary sister brand, Mysk by Shaza, explained the philosophy behind…

Chelsea are standing firm on their support for striker Nicolas Jackson, despite his reduced involvement during the recent Club World Cup, where forwards Liam Delap and Joao Pedro outshone the 24-year-old Senegalese. Sources close to the club, including Sky Sports, report that Chelsea remain confident in Jackson’s long-term value. The club points to his combined 34 goals and assists over the past two Premier League seasons as evidence of his impact—a figure that surpasses the 29 goal involvements of Hugo Ekitike in Germany, who recently moved to Liverpool in a £79 million deal. Chelsea are believed to be using Ekitike’s…

Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is set to meet his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet on July 28 in Malaysia, in an urgent diplomatic effort to ease escalating border tensions. The meeting, announced by Bangkok on Sunday, follows a deadly confrontation along the Thai-Cambodian border that left one Thai soldier severely injured. According to a statement from the Thai Prime Minister’s Office, the talks will be facilitated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who currently chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The goal of the dialogue is to de-escalate the situation and restore bilateral relations between the two…

Jazeera Airways has launched a major promotional campaign offering 100,000 seats at discounted rates, with one-way fares starting from as low as KD 14. The Mega Sale, announced on Saturday, marks one of the airline’s most expansive sales efforts to date, aiming to make travel more affordable and accessible for passengers across its network. The limited-time offer runs from July 27 to July 31, and applies to travel dates between August 1 and September 30, 2025. With destinations spanning the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, the sale is expected to attract strong interest from both leisure and business travelers looking…

Nick Cassidy secured a dramatic victory in Round 15 of the 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix, delivering Jaguar TCS Racing their third consecutive Formula E win in what was his farewell weekend with the team. The New Zealander, starting from fifth on the grid, produced a calculated and commanding drive, overcoming Mahindra Racing’s Nyck de Vries in a thrilling mid-race overtake on Lap 27. Despite intense pressure from the Dutch driver, Cassidy held his nerve to take the chequered flag and celebrate with the home team in front of jubilant fans and partners. The victory marks Jaguar’s third straight…

Arab Bank Group has reported a net income after tax of $535.3 million for the first half of 2025, marking a 6% increase from the $502.8 million earned during the same period last year. The group also recorded notable growth across key financial indicators, including assets, loans, and customer deposits. According to the bank’s consolidated results, total assets rose by 9% to reach $75.2 billion, with net loans increasing by 6% to $39.8 billion. Customer deposits also posted a healthy 9% growth, climbing to $55.3 billion. The bank’s total equity stood at $12.5 billion, reinforcing its position as one of…

Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has launched a new exclusive service for its Black segment customers, offering complimentary luxury limousine transfers to and from the airport. The initiative, launched in collaboration with transport service provider Wiyak, underscores the bank’s ongoing commitment to premium client service. The new benefit is aimed at enhancing the travel experience of KIB’s high-tier clientele, delivering on both comfort and convenience. The service is available free of charge to eligible customers and can be booked by calling or messaging Wiyak on WhatsApp at least 24 hours before departure. Mariam Al-Nasser, Head of Branches and Premier Banking at…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appointed Shengjia Zhao, a key architect behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT, as Chief Scientist of the company’s newly launched Superintelligence Labs — a bold move in its escalating push into advanced artificial intelligence. Zhao, who played a critical role in developing ChatGPT and the GPT-4 family of models, will now co-lead Meta’s next-generation AI research alongside Alexander Wang, the former CEO of Scale AI. The announcement, confirmed by Zuckerberg on Friday, follows a months-long wave of strategic hires and large-scale investments aimed at positioning Meta as a global leader in artificial general intelligence (AGI). “Shengjia has led…