Daily Archives: May 26, 2026

Technologies

ASUS Unveils AI Innovations at COMPUTEX 2026

ASUS to Showcase Advanced Solutions and Vision for an AI-Driven Future Ahead at COMPUTEX 2026

Next-generation AI PCs, creator ecosystems, enterprise solutions, and immersive gaming breakthroughs set to take the center stage in Taipei

May 26th, 2026 – Dubai, UAE:ASUS has announced its forthcoming participation at COMPUTEX 2026, where the company will display its most recent breakthroughs in AI-powered computing, gaming, creator technologies, and enterprise infrastructure, as well asASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)’s 20-year milestone in gaming innovation and design evolution.Building on the success of previous COMPUTEX events, ASUS will offer a full ecosystem geared to reinvent productivity, creativity, mobility, and digital lives in the age of ubiquitous AI.

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Featured

HoW celebrates Emirati Writer’s Day with writers, publishers and readers


Sharjah, May 26, 2026,

Marking Emirati Writer’s Day, the House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah hosted a two-day cultural programme featuring panel discussions, literary activities, and book signings to strengthen the presence of Emirati writers and create opportunities for direct engagement between readers and creators.

The programme featured “Our Writers”, which included a mini exhibition of Emirati literary publications, alongside a discussion, organised in collaboration with Kalimat Group, exploring young adult literature in the UAE through the novel “The Story Thief,” coinciding with the book’s official launch at HoW.

A home for creators and a community for readers

Commenting on the programme, Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director of HoW, said:
“Emirati Writer’s Day celebrates the creative voices that have shaped the UAE’s cultural landscape and carried the country’s identity, stories and values to new generations through writing. Emirati writers play a vital role in preserving cultural memory, strengthening the presence of language and knowledge, and building dialogue with the world. HoW continues to support Emirati writers by creating interactive spaces that connect them with readers and reinforce the relationship between society, books and knowledge.”

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Health Care

Extreme Heat and Common Everyday Habits May Be Quietly Straining Your Kidneys, says Nephrologist

For kidney patients and other high-risk groups, dehydration may quickly trigger serious complications

Hydration isn’t one-size-fits-all, with water requirements shaped by body size, activity, and heat exposure

High-protein diets don’t harm healthy kidneys, but may worsen existing kidney disease

Frequent unsupervised use of painkillers can damage kidneys over time

Extreme dieting and gym supplements may harm kidney health in the long term

Dr. Ajinkya Shivaji Patil, Specialist Nephrologist at RAK Hospital

26 May 2026; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: As temperatures climb across the UAE, medical experts at RAK Hospital are warning that extreme heat—combined with common everyday habits such as inadequate water intake, excessive caffeine, sugary drinks, and frequent use of painkillers—may be placing hidden stress on kidney health, often without obvious warning signs.

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Sharjah Authority’s 2025-2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap

Reviewed the authority’s strategic projects’ progress

Bodour Al Qasimi: Our work goes beyond organising cultural events to building an integrated publishing and knowledge ecosystem

  • Board reviews the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap
  • Discussed expanding international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America
  • The 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair attracted +1.4 million visitors from 206 countries
  • India Roadshow brings together more than 190 Indian publishing houses and generates 120 professional collaborative opportunities
  • Translation Grant receives more than 2,098 applications from publishers and cultural institutions worldwide

Sharjah, May 26 2026,

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired a board meeting attended by board members and senior executives to review the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap, discuss the expansion of its international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, and assess progress on strategic projects aimed at strengthening the publishing sector’s readiness for rapid global industry shifts.

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Sports & Recreations

Norway Chess 2026 Opens with Major Upsets and Fighting Chess

Firouzja shocks Carlsen in opening round

26 May, Oslo-  Norway Chess 2026 began with an action-packed first round in Oslo, featuring decisive games, tense endgames, and dramatic moments across both tournaments. The headline result of the day came when Alireza Firouzja defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Carlsen appeared comfortable for much of the encounter, but in severe time trouble he made a decisive error that allowed Firouzja to seize the initiative.

Image Credit: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza or Norway Chess / Signator

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