Xbox has announced the first wave of Game Pass titles for August 2026, featuring the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and several other games for console, PC, and cloud subscribers.

Rising young UAE innovators Zahi Najmal and Ezzah Najmal have achieved semi-finalist standing in the UAE’s Top Young Innovators competition with Muttasil a smart platform aimed at connecting mosques and streamlining the worship experience across the Emirates.