Kayenat Kalam 
Christopher Nolan finally dropped the full trailer for The Odyssey this week, and the reaction online has been split right down the middle. The two-minute footage, released by Universal Pictures after Nolan unveiled it on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, gives audiences their longest look yet at the $250 million adaptation of Homer’s epic. … Read more
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi officially inaugurated the Khorfakkan Resort on Thursday, May 7, in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The resort, developed by Asas Real Estate, the property arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, cost AED700 million (approximately $190.6 million) to … Read more
HBO is not wasting any time with its Harry Potter reboot. The network officially greenlit a second season of its upcoming series before the first season has even aired, with production on Season 2 set to begin this fall. Season 1, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, is scheduled to debut on HBO and … Read more
Israel hit Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect in April, targeting the city’s southern suburbs in a strike that has raised fresh concerns about the stability of the truce. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action jointly, saying the strike targeted a … Read more
A Dutch cruise ship is stranded off Cape Verde after an outbreak of hantavirus left three passengers dead and one critically ill. The World Health Organization confirmed on May 6 that cases aboard the MV Hondius, a polar expedition vessel that set sail from Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1, involve the Andes strain of the … Read more
President Sheikh Mohamed commended the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces for their vital role in defending the nation against recent Iranian attacks. He delivered his remarks to mark the 50th anniversary of the unification of the military. He described the milestone as a moment of immense national pride. He stated the Armed Forces successfully confront … Read more
The United Arab Emirates announced the development of the Al Selmiyyah Defence Industrial Free Zone in Abu Dhabi. The Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and AD Ports Group formed a strategic joint venture to establish the dedicated manufacturing hub. The initiative represents a major step in advancing national plans to build an advanced and sustainable … Read more
Man Group will establish a new presence in Abu Dhabi. The London-listed investment manager oversees approximately $228.7 billion in assets. The firm submitted an application for a Category 3A license to operate within the Abu Dhabi Global Market. This regulatory approval allows companies to conduct investment activities, manage assets, and advise clients on investments. The … Read more
Falal Ameen, Chief Executive Officer of Ghitha Holding, guaranteed the long-term food security of the United Arab Emirates during the Make it in the Emirates event on Tuesday. He stated the country possesses the necessary infrastructure to handle any crisis and secure food supplies for the next century. He confirmed the majority of the food … Read more
The Etihad Rail passenger station in Fujairah became the first to reach completion on the national network. The development marks a major milestone for the largest infrastructure project in the country. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, … Read more