The UAE has claimed top honours at the 2026 International Finals of the Lavazza Barista Challenge in Turin, Italy, after UAE representative Lablibell Bajarias beat 20 national champions from around the world. She impressed judges with her signature coffee creation, Il Bosco (“The Forest”), which combined sustainable ingredients including zero-waste date coffee saccharum, cascara infusion […]
It’s Friday! Not only is it time for the weekend, it’s the day new music drops! This week’s new music brings everything from laid-back Afrobeats and glossy pop to a dance anthem that’s guaranteed to kick-start the weekend. Tinashe is back and officially entering a new era. She’s dropped Crash Out alongside the announcement of […]
Time is running out! Friday is your last chance to enter 104.8 Channel 4’s Big Ticket Summer Escape Season 4, and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to win one of our biggest prize collections ever. As the UAE summer heats up, we’re making it cooler with incredible prizes, including 16 exotic international holidays, […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is now set, with defending champions Argentina booking their place alongside Spain after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta. Spain secured their spot on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over France, meaning Sunday’s final will see two of international football’s biggest nations battle for the trophy. […]
A strengthening El Niño climate pattern is expected to have little impact on the UAE during the summer, but meteorologists say residents could notice significant changes by autumn. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the phenomenon is unlikely to cause a major rise in temperatures, but it could increase humidity, encourage cloud formation […]
FIFA has unveiled a star-studded lineup for the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony, with Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini set to perform ahead of the tournament final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Hollywood star Tom Cruise will also make a special appearance, while YouTube personality IShowSpeed has […]
Dubai residents can now ride in autonomous taxis for free as part of a new public trial launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The driverless vehicles are operating in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with passengers able to book complimentary journeys through the Apollo Go app. The initiative is part of Dubai’s wider ambition […]
A coalition of 12 US states has filed a lawsuit to stop Paramount’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would reduce competition across the entertainment industry. The states claim the combined company would have too much control over movie distribution, cinema releases and cable television, potentially leading to higher ticket […]
Eighteen-year-old Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi is preparing for her next major expedition as she continues her quest to complete the Seven Summits and the prestigious Explorer’s Grand Slam. Already the youngest Arab to conquer Mount Vinson and Carstensz Pyramid, as well as the youngest Emirati to summit Mount Elbrus, she will now attempt to […]
Cristo Fernández, best known for playing the ever-optimistic Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, has achieved a lifelong dream by making his professional football debut for USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC. The 35-year-old came on as a substitute in the 79th minute during his team’s 2-0 defeat to New Mexico United and even picked […]