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HomeBusinessFinland launches criminal probe of environmental damage at Google data centre siteTuike Finland, a subsidiary of Alphabet’s Google, reportedly conducted forest clearing and drainage at a planned site in Muhos before environmental impact assessments required under Finnish law had been completedReutersPublished: 29 October 2026, 15:42 (UAE)1 min readThe project is part of a plan announced last month by Alphabet’s Google to invest $15 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland, which the US company described as its largest investment in Europe. File photo of Google logo, displayed at Google’s headquarters in New York City. (Reuters) Source: Emirates 24|7
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host 20 international exhibitions and events in November across its two venues, DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The November calendar brings together companies, experts and professionals from around the world across a diverse range of industry sectors, spanning food and beverages, construction, automotive, education, policing and security, art, fitness and technology. The November calendar features several major events, including Gulfood Manufacturing, Automechanika Dubai, World Police Summit, World Art Dubai, Big 5 Global and HYROX Dubai. The month’s events begin from 3rd to 5th…
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Credit Bureau (ECB) has launched its new generation of individual credit assessments, ‘3i’, which provides banks and financial institutions with a more comprehensive picture of customer behaviour. The assessment expands to include recent residents and those who have recently started using credit, with daily data updates. It also allows for improved financial behaviour to be reflected in the assessment within six months of resolving defaults, according to the model’s terms. Furthermore, it addresses the issue of customers who face prolonged suspension of access to financing due to non-payment exceeding 180 days, which places them on a ‘write-off’…
SEOUL, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its third-quarter net profit jumped more than sixfold from a year earlier as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related semiconductors boosted earnings. Net profit for the July-September period came to 75.13 trillion won (US$56.2 billion), up 514.6 percent from 12.22 trillion won a year earlier, the company said in a regulatory filing, according to Yonhap News Agency. Operating profit surged 783.1 percent year on year to 107.44 trillion won, while revenue rose 126.9 percent to 195.2 trillion won. Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly revenue and operating profit for the…
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the highly anticipated return of global superstar Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-2, 7 KOs), who will headline a blockbuster MVP event on Thursday, December 24, in Dubai, one year after suffering a broken jaw in his showdown with former two-time unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. The Christmas Eve showdown will mark Paul’s first professional fight in Dubai, as one of combat sports’ biggest global stars prepares to begin the next chapter of his boxing career. Paul’s opponent and additional event details will be officially revealed…
Home UAE Dubai’s Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference explores AI and emerging technologies under ‘Smart Audit’ theme The third edition brings together government officials and global experts to examine how AI, cybersecurity, data analytics and emerging technologies are reshaping auditing, governance and oversight Emirates247 Published: 29 October 2026, 18:40 (UAE)6 min read The conference brings together senior officials, experts and specialists in auditing, oversight, governance, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to examine the changes shaping the future of government auditing and explore emerging trends and applications that can strengthen the effectiveness of audit practices and readiness for future challenges. Source: Emirates…
Galadari Brothers organised a financial literacy workshop in collaboration with myZoi, a UAE-based digital financial inclusion platform backed by Standard Chartered Bank. The workshop brought together more than 120 employees from the Engineering Division of Galadari, alongside senior leadership representatives from both organisations.The initiative builds on a strategic partnership established between Galadari Brothers and myZoi in 2024, aimed at advancing financial inclusion, financial literacy and access to digital financial services for employees. Through this collaboration, the organisations seek to address common financial challenges, including limited access to traditional banking services, high remittance costs and a lack of accessible financial education.Led…
The death of Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere has been ruled accidental, with police confirming that they have closed their investigation into the case.Sgt. Diana Munoz of the Greenville Police Department confirmed the findings in a statement to People, saying the decision was based on the medical examiner’s “determination and the findings of the investigation.”Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Scream 6, was found unresponsive at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16, days before her 37th birthday.The Greenville County Coroner’s Office had earlier ruled her death an accident on September 22. ‘Wait for the investigation’Panettiere’s representatives…
Diwali has never been just about diyas. It is a late brunch, a quiet puja at home with family, and a glittering dinner against the Marina skyline — all in one day. The wardrobe, naturally, has to keep up. We spoke to couturiers who shape how fashionistas dress for the festive season — Anita Dongre, Manish Malhotra, Varun Bahl, Seema Gujral, Siddartha Tytler, Abhinav Mishra and Bhumika Sharma — on what festive dressing means now. This year, the focus will be on curation. Fewer pieces, worn with far more intent. The light this year is softer, richer, and designed to…
Nayef Bou Chaaya, Vice President, Middle East, Türkiye & Central Asia at AVEVA. AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, recently announced its participation at ADIPEC 2026 to be held in ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 2-5 November 2026. At the event, AVEVA will show how uniting engineering, operations and enterprise data across the full asset lifecycle via CONNECT, AVEVA’s industrial intelligence platform, helps organisations across the energy sector strengthen resilience, improve performance and accelerate decarbonisation. The Middle East holds roughly half of the world’s proven oil reserves. It also produces nearly a third of the world’s oil, which is…