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Football has long been about more than what happens on the pitch. For many, the sport is defined not only by goals, trophies, or dramatic last-minute victories but also by the time spent with the people around them. Match days create a different rhythm to everyday life, turning living rooms into gathering spaces and uniting fans through a shared passion for the game. While the best players compete on football’s biggest stage, countless fans trade stadium seats for the comfort of a shared screen. We watch matches surrounded by family and friends. Before kickoff, we debate predictions, celebrate wins, and…

Thailand Reframes Travel as an Investment in a Longer, Healthier Life As health becomes the new luxury, the Kingdom positions itself among the world’s fastest-growing wellness destinations for Gulf travellers seeking prevention, recovery and longevity. For a generation rethinking what a holiday is for, Thailand is offering a quietly radical proposition: that time away can be an investment in how long, and how well, you live. As chronic illness, sleeplessness and burnout reshape the priorities of affluent visitors, the Kingdom is repositioning itself from a leisure destination into one of the world’s leading wellness economies. That ambition has a clear…

Prime Day is usually one of the best times to buy Amazon’s own hardware, and this year’s device deals cover almost every corner of the smart home. We’re talking Kindles, Echo speakers, smart displays, Ring doorbells, Blink cameras, and Fire TV streaming sticks. I would not buy every discounted Amazon device just because it is on sale, but some deals are better than others. Some devices also make more sense depending on whether you want a smarter home, a distraction-free reading experience, or a better streaming setup. So here’s our top pick for some of the best Amazon devices Prime…

From night markets to world-famous music festivals, Thailand is shaping itself around the multi-generational Gulf trip, with as much for Gen Z as for grandparents. When a Gulf family travels, it rarely travels light. Grandparents, children and increasingly independent young adults often move as one. Thailand has quietly built itself around exactly this kind of trip, and the Middle East has become one of its most prized markets, with visitors from the region typically staying ten to fourteen days and spending more per head than almost any other group. Part of the appeal is logistical. Direct connectivity from the Gulf…

For years, AI assistants have been siloed. You open ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot, type a prompt, get an answer, and move on. Anthropic’s new Claude Tag feature takes a different approach. Instead of making employees jump into a separate AI chat every time they need help, it brings Claude directly to where many teams already spend their day: Slack. Add Claude to a channel, grant it access to needed tools, and tag @Claude for help — whether analyzing data, writing reports, reviewing code, or investigating incidents. But Claude Tag isn’t just another chatbot integration. Its key differentiator is that…

Dubai Sports World was inaugurated by Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre; Essa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at Dubai Sports Council; guest of honour Maryam Al Farsi, the first Emirati female sprinter to compete in the Olympics; and representatives from Dubai Police The region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination is back at Dubai World Trade Centre, with more than 40 courts and pitches covering nine core sports spanning over 280,000 square feet, plus 17 sporting academies, New for 2026 is a 1km indoor running and walking track, a dedicated cycling academy, two F&B zones, and the introduction of…

Some Prime Day deals feel like discounts in name only, but after digging through this year’s sale, I found a few Google deals that are genuinely worth your attention. Several Pixel 10 models are seeing triple-digit price cuts, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is at its lowest price yet, and a few Nest products are available at prices that are actually hard to ignore. Whether you’re looking for a new smartphone, smartwatch, streaming device, or smart home upgrade, these are the Google deals I’d recommend before Prime Day wraps up on June 26. Pixel 10a Google’s latest budget Pixel remains…

Dubai Land Department Launches ‘Flexi Rent’ Initiative and Strengthens Strategic Partnerships to Advance Rental Market Accessibility The initiative supports greater flexibility in Dubai’s rental market, enhances quality of life, and expands housing options for tenants, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. Dubai, UAE, 23 June 2026: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop a more flexible and sustainable real estate ecosystem that enhances quality of life and elevates customer experience, Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the ‘Flexi Rent’  initiative and signed cooperation agreements with Wasl Properties, Deyaar Property Management, Dubai World Real…

Every Prime Day, I find myself paying just as much attention to the accessories as I do to the devices themselves. Our smartphones are getting thinner, more powerful, and undeniably more expensive. That makes high-quality protection a non-negotiable investment, and there’s no better time to lock it in than during a major sale. PITAKA is jumping right into the mix this year, slashing prices by up to 50% on its premium flagship protection. Headlining the shopping event are the ProGuard Case for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Ultra-Slim Cases for both the iPhone 17 series and Galaxy S26 Ultra,…

Dubai Government Human Resources Department Leads Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Work in the Agentic Age White Paper on Agentic AI Governance in Government HR Systems Presented Second Forum to Build on Insights and Recommendations Emerging from the First Edition Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 June 2026: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has concluded the first edition of DGHR Multaqa 2026, held under the title “HR in the Agentic Age” and the theme “Agents at Work. Humans in Charge. Policy as Guide.” The forum served as a platform for dialogue around one of the most significant…