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Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi, bringing his record-breaking AURA World Tour to the UAE capital for a special one-night-only performance on December 31.The concert, which will take place at Etihad Live on Yas Island, will mark the tour’s only Middle East stop, giving UAE fans an opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve with one of India’s biggest global music stars.The evening will feature a special midnight countdown to welcome 2027, with several surprises planned throughout the night.The announcement comes amidst a landmark year for the singer, whose AURA World Tour…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments since the US-Iran war started on February 28]The AFC Champions League 2026-2027 Elite match between UAE’s Al Wasl and Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, scheduled for Monday, October 26, has been postponed to a later date.The match was due to take place at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A new date has yet to be announced.The postponement comes amid disruptions to travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with several flights cancelled or delayed following renewed threats and attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group against Saudi…
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of a new Cabinet Decision on Administrative Penalties relating to the UAE eInvoicing framework, replacing the Cabinet Decision No. (106) of 2025.The amendments have been introduced following stakeholder feedback and form part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to developing a compliance framework that is clear, proportionate and practical for businesses.The new Cabinet Decision revises a number of the administrative penalties provided for under the previous Decision to better align them with the nature of the relevant obligations, while maintaining the integrity of the eInvoicing system and encouraging timely compliance.The…
Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with Dr. Jeong Eun-kyeong, Minister of Health and Welfare of the brotherly Republic of Korea, during her visit to Seoul at the head of a high-level delegation. The meeting explored South Korea’s experience in developing healthcare and social welfare services, with a focus on the role of innovation and advanced technologies in enhancing the quality and efficiency of services. Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed also held meetings with senior representatives of leading South Korean companies and institutions to…
Dubai Police’s Recovered podcast is highlighting the growing risks of digital fraud and the cybersecurity vulnerabilities exploited by scammers. The programme offers practical advice to help individuals and families protect themselves. The seventh episode features Lieutenant Colonel Dr Saeed Al Marri, Director of the Information Security Centre at Dubai Police, and is hosted by Mahra Al Marzouqi. It will air on Friday, 30 October 2026, at 7pm on the Dubai Police YouTube channel. How scammers exploit digital vulnerabilities During the discussion, Lieutenant Colonel Al Marri examines the vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals as technology continues to evolve rapidly. He explores different…
Abu Dhabi: The Military Attorney-General has ordered the referral of a number of defendants to the Military Criminal Court over allegations of abuse of official authority, involving obtaining undeserved exemptions and exceptions, and falsifying records of the completion of national and reserve service. Investigations revealed that the allegations include falsifying official data, documents and medical reports to enable certain conscripts to circumvent the prescribed procedures. The Military Prosecution has charged the defendants, who include public officials and conscripts, with the offences attributed to each of them according to their respective roles, for adjudication before the military judiciary. The Military Attorney-General…
Mete Güney, executive vice president, market development, EEMEA, Mastercard. Across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, digital transformation is well underway. Digital wallets, instant payments, national digital ID programs and mobile money have already put access within reach of millions of people and businesses, many of whom were outside the formal financial system not long ago. The next phase of growth will depend on something less visible: whether those people and businesses feel confident enough to use what has been built. Trust is the infrastructure underneath all other digital infrastructure, and like most infrastructure, we tend to notice it…
A trade agreement between the UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo came into force on Friday, removing tariffs on the vast majority of product lines and opening new opportunities for businesses and investors in both countries.The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade by simplifying customs procedures, reducing trade barriers and encouraging investment in key sectors, including logistics, energy and manufacturing.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The agreement builds on growing economic ties between the two countries, with bilateral non-oil trade reaching $3.5 billion in 2025, an increase of 38.5…
Liam Neeson is back on the big screen with his latest action thriller, The Mongoose, which arrived in UAE cinemas on October 29.The film follows Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan, a former war hero who finds himself on the run after being accused of a crime he did not commit.With law enforcement pursuing him across the country, Ryan embarks on a car chase, relying on the help of his former military colleagues to stay ahead of the authorities.As the pursuit unfolds, it attracts public attention, with people following the chase and supporting Ryan as he attempts to escape.The film stars Marisa Tomei as…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) –Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy will organise the “Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy’s Sports Challenge for Special Olympics UAE ” on Saturday, 31st October 2026, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Special Olympics UAE, and under the guidance of the UAE Basketball Association and Emirates Bowling Federation. The event reflects the Academy’s commitment to supporting and empowering People of Determination, encouraging their participation in sporting activities and promoting social inclusion through sport. It also underscores the Academy’s dedication to providing an inclusive sporting environment that offers diverse groups opportunities to participate, compete…