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India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match in Wellington on Tuesday, with the visitors carrying a 2-0 lead and momentum firmly on their side.Having won the opening two matches against the runners-up of the 2026 T20 World Cup, India have put themselves in a strong position to secure the series despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Another victory would give India an unassailable advantage and leave New Zealand with little room for error in the remaining two games.India’s recent performances have underlined the unpredictable…

Mahmoud credits his mother, teacher and supporters for helping turn his passion for reading into an inspiring achievement in Dubai “I read 75 books, and it was my mother, my teacher, and everyone who stood by me in my journey with reading and the Arab Reading Challenge, and I would not have reached this moment without their continuous encouragement and support,” Mahmoud Omran. Picture: Ibrahim Sadiq Source: Emirates 24|7

Abu Dhabi: Government services in the UAE are entering a new phase of digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) applications evolving from providing information and answering enquiries to autonomously and proactively performing tasks and coordinating procedures, reducing transaction steps and saving customers time and effort.  The shift is also enabling some recurring services to be completed without customers having to initiate requests manually each time. While some services are already completing transactions and others remain under development or are being prepared for public launch, the government services model aims to reduce the steps required of customers and expand the ability…

Home UAE Less salt, sugar and fat in UAE packaged foods, but MOHAP says taste won’t change The sodium, sugar and fat limits began on October 1 and phase in until 2030, giving companies time to reformulate. Violations carry fines of up to Dh500,000 By Emad El-Din KhalilPublished: 30 October 2026, 02:36 (UAE)Updated: 30 October 2026, 02:46 (UAE)4 min read The authorities have prepared a comprehensive monitoring plan to oversee the implementation of the decision and ensure that food establishments adhere to the maximum limits set for sodium, sugars, and fats. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash Source: Emirates…

Ángel Fernández, Chief Executive Officer, SEIDOR Middle East. Ángel Fernández explains why clear business goals, simpler systems and trusted data are essential to unlocking value from ERP investment SAP modernisation can deliver a new platform without changing how a business operates. Choosing the technology before defining the intended business outcomes is a common mistake, says Ángel Fernández, Chief Executive Officer, SEIDOR Middle East. Fernández argues that migration, simplification and process redesign require distinct decisions, with executive commitment extending beyond the technical deployment. Fernández identifies standardised processes, trusted data and a clean ERP core as foundations for organisations seeking greater value…

The Dubai Land Department is targeting over 400 employment opportunities for Emiratis to find jobs within the real estate sector, with opportunities to conduct on-the-spot interviews.In its fourth edition of the ‘Real Estate Day for Emirati Employment’, intended to expand employment opportunities in the real estate sector for UAE nationals, DLD is planning to add 400 more employment opportunities in addition to the 2,100 it deployed in three years.“DLD is playing a big role in supporting the real estate sector and putting all strategic partners together on the academic side and the business side and bringing the best opportunities to…

Patrick Stewart, the British Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar through roles in the ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ franchises, has died at the age of 86, an official statement said Thursday.”We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia,” the statement said.The actor, who hailed from the northern English region of Yorkshire, trod the boards in Britain with the Royal Shakespeare Company before crossing the Atlantic to enjoy…

Several cafeterias across the UAE serve a special gravy alongside their machine-grilled rotisserie chicken — but food safety experts warn the sauce could cause food poisoning. “There are several cafeterias that keep collecting the drippings in a dish at the base of the machine and then serve it as gravy,” said food safety expert Bobby Krishna. “This is basically raw juices of the chicken. This is a food safety risk and can cause food poisoning.” To drive the message home, Dubai Municipality (DM) is attempting to organise the world’s largest-ever food safety training on how to safely cook rotisserie grilled…

SHARJAH,29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sectoral Business Groups, participated in the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) 2026, showcasing its role in supporting the business community, strengthening public-private sector engagement, and promoting partnerships among businesses operating in the tourism sector. Organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the forum took place at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “New Waves of Tourism Spectrum”. SITTF 2026 brought together a distinguished group of government officials, visionaries, and experts in the tourism…

Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football superstar apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong.In China, jokes about Mao, the country’s founding leader who died in 1976, are considered disrespectful and remain a social taboo.”Our company firmly opposes and has a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour that offends national sentiments,” drinks giant Dongpeng said in a statement, adding that “with immediate effect we are terminating all cooperation with Kylian Mbappe”.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Adverts showing AI-generated images of the…