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Bayern Munich’s attacking power against Borussia Dortmund’s defensive resilience. Arsenal’s title ambitions against Liverpool’s Anfield response. A Milan derby where recent history suggests little will separate the sides.Football fans in the UAE have a packed weekend ahead. On Saturday, Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund at 9:30pm UAE time, before AC Milan and Inter Milan meet at 11:45pm. On Sunday, Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield at 8:30pm.Data from Play971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, shows early interest building, with Liverpool vs Arsenal generating the most activity of the three. With all six clubs playing midweek…
Sarah Jessica Parker has brought her latest jewellery collection to Dubai, marking her second collaboration with luxury lab-grown diamond brand Astrea London. The actress, who serves as the brand’s Global Creative Director, unveiled the new collection in Dubai following its debut in New York. Speaking about the collaboration, Astrea London founder Nathalie Morrison praised Parker’s involvement in developing the brand’s jewellery designs. “Working with Sarah Jessica Parker has been instrumental in bringing a distinctive creative perspective to our Maison,” Morrison said. “Her extraordinary sense of style, individuality and imagination allows us to explore new expressions of high jewellery while remaining…
DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates NBD announced its participation at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 as Premium Banking Partner and Ecosystem Partner for the Future Sustainability Forum. Through its participation in both events, the bank will highlight its commitment to innovation and its ambition to help shape the future of banking, with a focus on its AI leadership agenda. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Future Finance Week (DFFW), a strategic…
The UAE Government Media Office has announced the entities nominated in seven categories of the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Government Performance. The categories recognise excellence in advancing the country’s leadership and competitiveness, developing legislation and laws, adopting innovative solutions, delivering outstanding value, fostering partnerships and integration, applying artificial intelligence, and enhancing proactivity and future readiness. The nominees for the Best Entity Contributing to the State’s Leadership and Competitiveness category are the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and the Telecommunications…
DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — For generations, the stars guided the people of the UAE across the sea and desert. Long before modern navigation systems, seafarers aboard traditional dhows and travellers crossing the desert relied on the night sky to find their way. Among these celestial guides was ELYAH, the Emirati name for the North Star, Polaris, which holds a special place in the UAE’s collective memory. Beyond its practical role in navigation, the star also inspired poets, becoming a symbol of beauty, hope and constancy. Centuries later, this enduring symbol of guidance and discovery has found a new…
DUBAI: For generations, the stars guided the people of the UAE across the sea and desert. Long before modern navigation systems, seafarers aboard traditional dhows and travellers crossing the desert relied on the night sky to find their way. Among these celestial guides was ELYAH, the Emirati name for the North Star, Polaris, which holds a special place in the UAE’s collective memory. Beyond its practical role in navigation, the star also inspired poets, becoming a symbol of beauty, hope and constancy. Centuries later, this enduring symbol of guidance and discovery has found a new expression in Dubai. ELYAH is…
ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial penalty of AED200 million on a branch of a foreign bank licensed in the UAE, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Decree Law Regarding the Central Bank and Organisation of Financial Institutions and Activities.The financial penalty follows findings from examinations conducted by the CBUAE, which revealed significant and repeated failures by the foreign bank branch in its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and illegal organisations framework, as well as its governance, compliance management and sanctions framework.The CBUAE also imposed an individual penalty of…
ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — 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…
Shop and experience a first-of-its-kind festive line-up, including Shake Shack’s Butter Chicken menu, H&M’s festive collection, Bollywood-inspired makeup masterclasses at Ulta Beauty, and much more Published: Fri 30 Oct 2026, 4:34 PM For the very first time, leading international retail franchiser Alshaya Group is making this festive season in the UAE extra special with the ‘Festival of Lights’ campaign that highlights an exclusive line-up of festive products and collections across its most-loved brands, including H&M, Starbucks, Shake Shack, Ulta Beauty, and many more. The campaign will also feature Alshaya’s award-winning loyalty programme Aura’s 10x points journey, which allows members to…
UAE’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority said it is “aware of the matter” relating to Binance exchange on October 30, 2026, concerning a “security incident involving unauthorised withdrawals of assets.”The authority said it is engaging closely with Binance and monitoring the incident. The FSRA did not immediately provide any details. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.FSRA, the independent financial regulator for the Abu Dhabi Global Market, said protecting the interests of clients and supporting the integrity and orderly functioning of markets remain its key priorities.A security breach at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange,…