Certain calendars are just useful. However, the 2026 UAE public holidays calendar reads almost like a meticulously planned score, creating a cadence reminiscent of a masterfully composed symphony while striking a balance between faith, nationalism, and rest. There is breathing room without reducing momentum because of the intentional spacing, which is neither careless nor excessive. How the dates fall this year has been the practical matter that HR managers, educators, and business owners have been discussing for months. Upon learning that January 1st falls on a Thursday, the response is immediately positive. After the festivities of December, a single day…
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Recent days have seen a jittery energy in financial markets that is typically saved for geopolitical tremors or interest rate shocks. Rather, the driving force was a collection of AI plugins made available by Anthropic, a business that has been steadily establishing a solid reputation for producing steerable and safe AI. As investors adjusted their expectations, software equities fell precipitously in a quick and remarkably identical reaction across continents. A new model with superhuman reasoning was not the cause. The AI helper, Claude Cowork, was created to behave more like a coworker seated two desks away than a chatbot. By…
An irrigation engineer in Qatar, 43, almost missed the call that would change the course of his financial career. When his phone rang with strange numbers, Dasan Kunchu was on the treadmill. He didn’t really accept the fact that he had won AED 1 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw until he received a confirmation email. His silent incredulity is remarkably similar to the feelings that scores of past winners have described: numbness at first, followed by a slow blossoming of elation. Established more than thirty years ago at the airport in Abu Dhabi, Big Ticket has emerged as…
The Fazaa Family Initiative has a certain understated effectiveness. There were no grandstanding pronouncements or theatrical unveilings, only the quiet introduction of a support system intended to bridge the gaps in the daily realities of Emirati family life. That tone of purpose says a lot. It started at the 2026 World Governments Summit with a signature. The Ministry of Family and the Ministry of the Interior signed a pact that may have been considered ordinary because they had similar goals. However, it wasn’t. It signaled a change from discrete benefit plans to a comprehensive, dignity-first framework that upholds family structures.…
A few years ago, Scandinavian Airlines seemed antiquated—accurate, experienced, and reliable, but slow. These days, the airline is remaking itself cautiously, focusing on forward mobility, strategic partnerships, and a tech-fueled resurgence. The early 2026 incident on the Brussels taxiway wasn’t just a near-calamity; it turned into a mirror. One that was representative of the strain and vulnerability inherent in SAS’s work. A takeoff was canceled just before rotation. No wounds, but lots of inquiries. Clarity is vital in the aviation industry. Additionally, CEO Anko van der Werff seems to understand the need of projecting direction rather than merely resilience. He…
She didn’t wait for the construction of a classroom. She created one out of streets that hardly ever saw opportunity, corners that had previously been inhabited, and walls that were already there. Rouble Nagi started her teaching career by picking up a paintbrush. She is currently the recipient of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize for 2026. The international and esteemed acknowledgment is an affirmation rather than a start. She blended the discipline of academia with the flexibility of artistic expression, having been raised in Jammu & Kashmir and schooled in political science and visual arts. Because of this unique…
When I first visited Dubai for Ramadan, I was taken aback by how gradually things started to change. nor the roads, nor the skyline, but the pace. By 3 PM, elevators appeared to be less full, meetings shifted earlier, and inboxes slowed after noon. For everyone, not just those keeping the fast, the entire rhythm of life was rebalanced. This yearly modification isn’t random. It is included in the UAE’s labor code and is applicable to all private sector employees, irrespective of their job or religious beliefs. All private sector workers are required to work two less hours per day…
Jofra Archer’s name was mentioned as a warning the first time I heard it. His speed unnerved batters who had faced everyone and had no fear of anyone. That reputation was constantly around, sometimes even ahead of him, like a brief shadow at sunset. But his return has taken a remarkably different turn. It started with silent video: Archer bowling on a practice net at 70% effort, rather than spectacular fireworks or audacious press appearances. A few seconds of that clip felt more substantial than an entire press cycle. You sensed a change. More substance, less theater. What was notable…
There was no grandiose party. No frenzied run, no surge of excitement. Sher Malla took his maiden international wicket with a controlled smile and a few back pats. It was actually his first ball. After Phil Salt mistimed a flick to fine leg, a 23-year-old Dhangadhi off-spinner suddenly made an impressive appearance. For Nepal, it was a statement rather than just a debut. “Our purpose is to compete,” it stated. And Malla conveyed that idea extremely well with his steady control and easy rhythm. In the Twenty20 International match against England, Rohit Paudel made a clear indication by giving him…
The way Kushal Bhurtel stands guard exudes a cool defiance. It’s not loud. It’s not a beating of the chest. However, it communicates—clearly, purposefully, and intentionally. Although his 18 off 13 against England at Wankhede may not seem like a game-changing performance, it conveyed a message that many people overlooked. particularly in a game where the tone may have easily been set by terror. That knock wasn’t shocking to those who have watched Bhurtel since his sensational 2021 T20I debut. It was incredibly successful because of the opposition it represented, not because of the numbers. How can someone find the…