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UAE telecom operator etisalat on Tuesday reported record financial results for the first nine months of 2026, with net profit rising nearly 46 per cent year-on-year to Dh17.2 billion, as the company benefited from growing demand for advanced digital services, AI-related infrastructure and connectivity solutions.The company said consolidated revenue for the January-September period reached Dh57.6 billion, up 10 per cent from a year earlier, while Ebitda increased 10.3 per cent to Dh26.7 billion, maintaining a healthy margin of 46.4 per cent.Third-quarter revenue climbed 6.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh19.5 billion, while quarterly net profit surged to Dh11.2 billion. Part of…

Actor Suriya plays a police officer with a different approach to investigations in his upcoming film Scene. The makers have released a new glimpse of the film, introducing Suriya as Deputy Superintendent of Police Inbaraj, a cheerful and intelligent officer who uses his own methods while investigating a case.The one-minute-and-four-second glimpse is set during the Covid-19 outbreak. Despite dealing with a serious case, Inbaraj is seen cracking jokes and maintaining his cheerful nature while carrying out the investigation. The glimpse offers a look at Suriya’s character and his way of handling a case.The video is backed by an energetic score…

Marques Ackerman scored a career-best 95 for South Africa and Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 6-72 as the hosts were bowled out for 329 on a seesaw first day of the decisive third test at Newlands on Tuesday.Australia will bat on the second morning after Starc ran through the South African tail with the new ball and the home side let a commanding position slip.Australia were dealt a blow before play started when key batter Steve Smith was ruled out due to a neck injury on the ground where he was involved in the infamous Sandpapergate scandal in 2018.For…

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. 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 Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is advancing plans that balance economic growth with population expansion, enhance infrastructure readiness and service efficiency, and ensure that development translates into the wellbeing of citizens and residents alike. Chairing a meeting of The Executive…

Nitish Jain and Alex S. Yang. London Business School professors Nitish Jain and Alex S. Yang examine how leadership, experimentation and trust shape the success of AI adoptionAcross the GCC, artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from experimentation to execution. Governments are investing billions in AI infrastructure, sovereign capabilities and digital transformation, while businesses across financial services, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and energy face growing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns from AI.  This regional momentum provides a useful context for case studies we examined at London Business School on how organisations can design their approach to AI experimentation, impact and trust.  The…

Ras Al Khaimah: HIGHLANDER – the Middle East’s premier long-distance hiking event returns to Ras Al Khaimah on 21-22 November 2026 – introducing its all-new experience – the HIGHLANDER Summit Series. Coming to the UAE for the first time, the Summit Series is a shorter, steeper hiking experience through the wadis, mountain villages and trails below Jebel Yabana, designed for adventurers ready to push higher and closer to the summits. Bringing together a diverse global community of adventurers, HIGHLANDER Ras Al Khaimah starts and finishes at Bear Grylls Adventure Camp. The route traverses the rugged Hajar Mountains around Jebel Jais,…

Dubai: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have advised Indian nationals travelling to or residing in the UAE to ensure they have adequate medical insurance. In an advisory issued on October 27, the missions said they had received several instances of Indian nationals facing unforeseen illnesses or medical emergencies that resulted in substantial medical bills beyond the financial capacity of patients or their families because of inadequate insurance coverage. Indian nationals travelling to the UAE for visits or tourism have been advised to obtain appropriate medical insurance…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer renowned for its luxury projects, has announced that 92% of Phase 2 of Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a waterfront community on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, was sold in under 48 hours of the sales launch, with all townhouses and duplexes sold out. This milestone follows the complete sell out of Phase 1 within 72 hours earlier this year. Emirati nationals accounted for 53% of buyers, while the remaining 47% were UAE residents and international buyers. Phase 2 comprised 619 units, including two-…

Executive Council also approves a sustainable population planning policy and unified Digital Authorisation System as Dubai prioritises quality of life and efficient government servicesHis Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, affirmed that Dubai’s momentum of development and pioneering projects continues, with the goal of building a better future for generations to come while creating greater opportunities and improving quality of life for the people of Dubai. Source: Emirates 24|7

Boeing posted a bigger third-quarter loss than expected on Tuesday, as supply-chain challenges and production delays in its commercial airplane division overshadowed stronger margins across the rest of the company.Shares of the US planemaker fell 2.5% in premarket trading even as Boeing continues to recover from years of crises and controversiesthat dented its reputation, drained cash and saddled it with a heavy debt load.During the quarter, Boeing secured certification for the 737 MAX 7 from US regulators, won the US Navy’s sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter contract and generated free cash flow for another quarter, while certification of the larger MAX 10…