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DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dragon Oil, owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has announced that it is funding the largest 3D seismic survey project in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, covering an area of 1,035 square kilometres, to support opportunities for discoveries and increased oil production across the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company’s (GUPCO) operating areas. GUPCO, the operating arm of the partnership between Dragon Oil and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), signed a contract with global technology company SLB to conduct the survey using Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) technology. The signing was witnessed by Eng.…
The lessons that shape leadership don’t always come from the boardroom. Some come from losing a parent, raising children as a single parent, or making split-second decisions at a patient’s bedside. For four women leading prominent organisations, these experiences have influenced not just how they reached the top, but how they choose to lead. Speaking at the inaugural Khaleej Times Women’s Power Summit in Dubai on Wednesday, the leaders shared candid insights into their journeys during a panel discussion titled How Today’s Women Leaders Are Building Tomorrow’s Legacy, moderated by Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer at Khaleej Times. The summit…
Petrol prices in the UAE are expected to rise in November as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to keep global crude oil prices high.In the latest escalation of regional tensions, oil prices jumped again on Wednesday following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities.Brent crude rose to above $116 a barrel on Wednesday morning after an attack on a refinery in Saudi Arabia renewed concerns about supply risks from the major oil exporter.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Fluctuations in global oil prices influence the UAE’s retail fuel prices, as the…
Ahead of his 61st birthday, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan delighted fans on Tuesday by unveiling a new poster of his much-anticipated film, King.The poster features Khan wielding a gun as he strides out of a tunnel engulfed in flames, creating a dramatic visual that hints at an intense, action-packed spectacle.Sporting an unbuttoned dark shirt that exposes his bloodied chest, the actor appears in a gritty look, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film.King will release in theatres on December 24, 2026, making it a major Christmas release. The film marks Shah Rukh’s reunion with Anand after Pathaan (2023). Sporting an…
Mathew Tait, Festival Director of Emirates Dubai 7s, hailed the addition of HSBC SVNS 3 to the UAE’s premier rugby event as a new milestone.Tait’s comments came after the organisers announced that Dubai will host HSBC SVNS 3 alongside the iconic Sevens tournament.The 2026 edition of the Dubai 7s will take place from November 27 to 29 at The Sevens Stadium.“The addition of HSBC SVNS 3 to this year’s Emirates Dubai 7s for the first time is a particularly significant milestone for the event and its overall evolution,” Tait said.“This will be the world’s biggest international sevens tournament, with 28…
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced plans to open the Ramhan Island bridge network in the second quarter of 2027, as part of a major strategic project involving the construction of a seven-bridge development connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed highway (E12). The project is part of DMT’s efforts to enhance mobility links in line with urban and economic development across Abu Dhabi. Upon completion, the development will cover more than 166,000 square metres, at an estimated cost of AED 872 million. It also includes three tunnels and a network of…
Toshiba has recently released a platform it stated can lower the need for specific fibre connectivity and equipment in deploying quantum-safe networks. The Japanese company is targeting the platform at network operators, enterprises, public-sector groups and companies running data centres. It is pitching the set-up as offering more than a bump to security, highlighting potential competitive advantages and revenue opportunities. Toshiba echoed concerns expressed by many over the potential dangers of quantum computing, noting some nefarious types are already harvesting data to be decrypted when compatible machines come online. It stated governments, “regulators and standards bodies” are already pressing for…
JAKARTA, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Vice-Chair of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum, has stressed the importance of cooperation in tax administration among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. In remarks made at the forum, he explained that cooperation contributes to the exchange of expertise and information and the wider adoption of smart systems in the tax sector, helping to facilitate tax transactions and the flow of trade and investment. He also emphasised the importance of joining forces to strengthen the…
MUMBAI: Jio Platforms shares soared 21% in their Mumbai debut on Wednesday, giving India’s biggest-ever initial public offering a roaring start and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries its first listing in two decades.With the listing, Jio, whose telecoms business serves more than 530 million customers, has become one of India’s biggest companies by market capitalisation. Ambani’s digital and telecoms unit is backed by Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google.The stock opened at 1,358 rupees a share, compared with its 1,119-rupee offer price.The listing furthers Ambani’s plan to turn Jio’s parent Reliance Industries from an oil-and-chemicals conglomerate into an “everything company” spanning consumer…
Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are dropping below 35°C today, with humidity also beginning its slow decline, as we head into winter months. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with a chance of some convective cloud formation northward and eastward, associated with rainfall. So, if you’re in Fujairah or Kalba, watch out for scattered showers. Low-30s temperatures Meanwhile, temperatures are continuing to drop gradually, across the UAE. The highest levels of relative humidity (RH) today can be expected by nighttime, and in the early morning hours tomorrow, reaching 75% in Abu Dhabi and…