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DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The third edition of the Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference, organised by the Financial Audit Authority under the theme ‘Smart Audit,’ opened today in Dubai. 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 government audit practices and their readiness for future challenges. The conference, held at the Joharah Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, highlights a new phase in the evolution of auditing and oversight,…
Research from Trellix finds AI and autonomous systems account for a quarter of insider-related incidents as CISOs face growing responsibility and gaps in visibility. Middle East organisations incurred an average of US$2.41 million in costs from insider-related security incidents over the past 12 months, according to research from Trellix, highlighting the business consequences of compromised or misused trusted access. The report, Trellix Mind of the CISO: The New Insider, examines how AI and autonomous systems are reshaping insider risk and increasing pressure on security leaders to govern activity across human and non-human identities. Among organisations that experienced an insider incident, 55%…
Representatives from 25 government entities will collaborate to anticipate legislative opportunities and challenges and strengthen Dubai’s readiness for future transformations His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation, attended the launch of the ‘Dubai Future Regulations Team’. Source: Emirates 24|7
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, organised 143 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and Kenya in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The meetings took place during a recent trade mission led by the chamber under the ‘Next Frontiers’ programme as part of the New Horizons initiative, which aims to support the expansion of Dubai-based companies into promising international markets and strengthen their global partnerships. The meetings enabled Dubai-based companies participating in the mission to engage directly with potential partners in Kenya, showcase their products…
Home UAE Arab Reading Challenge Champion: Dubai is the city of dreams, and winning the title is the greatest crowning achievement Egyptian student Mayar Othman El Shorbagy, winner of the Arab Reading Challenge 2026, says the title marks a new beginning in her journey with books and knowledge, describing Dubai as a city where dreams become reality. By Rehab HalawaPublished: 29 October 2026, 14:48 (UAE)Updated: 29 October 2026, 15:38 (UAE)5 min read Arab Reading Challenge champion Mayar Othman El Shorbagy. (Photo: Ibrahim Sadek) Source: Emirates 24|7
Mashreq Bank reported a record pre-tax profit of Dh7.3 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 18 per cent year-on-year, as a 33 per cent expansion in customer lending and a swing in impairments lifted earnings.Operating income rose 11 per cent to Dh10.4 billion, while the bank’s total assets grew by Dh100 billion from a year earlier to Dh405.6 billion. Net profit after tax climbed 18 per cent to Dh6.1 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 18 per cent to Dh6.0 billion.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Return…
Marvel fans in India will get to watch Avengers: Doomsday a day earlier than those in the United States, with the film now scheduled to hit Indian cinemas on December 17, 2026.The announcement was made by Marvel India on Wednesday alongside a special Diwali message from Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.The upcoming superhero film will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, a day before its scheduled US release on December 18.In a video shared by Marvel India, Robert greeted Indian fans with Namaste India before he and Chris reflected on the meaning of Diwali.Chris spoke about the festival marking…
Thirty years ago, American Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott played a starring role in putting Dubai on the international racing map when he saddled the legendary Cigar to win the inaugural $4 million Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba racecourse in 1996.It was a landmark victory that helped establish Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s ambitious new showpiece, as a major event on the global racing calendar.This weekend at the 43rd Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky Mott has another chance to make…
The meeting explored global banking trends, Dubai’s financial-sector growth and opportunities to strengthen Standard Chartered’s longstanding partnership with the UAEHis Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met today with Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of leading international banking group Standard Chartered. Source: Emirates 24|7
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the winners of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, which saw the participation of more than 40 million students from around the world. In a post on X on Thursday, October 29, Sheikh Mohammed said: “Today, I attended the events of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, the largest reading competition in the world, which saw the participation of more than 40 million students from 138,000 schools across 60 countries worldwide.” He congratulated Mayar Othman El Shorbagy from Egypt for…