Author: Editorial team
It’s not difficult to believe that Shalini Passi was a gymnast in Modern School, New Delhi. She learnt early that nimble movements demand precision, concentration and complete awareness of the body and the mind. That, a beautiful performance may appear effortless, but behind it lie countless hours of dedication and the ability to stay composed always. The same qualities helped her fight her stammer, the fear of the camera and many imperfections. “Perfection is not a destination and our limitations are not permanent,” says Shalini. That balance helped her to stay calm in difficult situations and to become less affected…
Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowled South Africa to within sight of a series-levelling victory on the fourth day of the second Test at St George’s Park on Wednesday.Australia were 156 for four in their follow on innings after being shot out for 99 earlier in the day. They were still 170 runs short of making South Africa bat again.Travis Head survived an early chance and was unbeaten on 87. Steve Smith did not come out to bat in the second innings after appearing to be struggling with a neck injury while making top score of 28 in Australia’s first innings.Jansen took five for 33 as Australia crashed to their fourth-lowest total against South Africa and Rabada…
Dubai: Emirates NBD reported a profit after tax of AED19.3 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 2 percent from the same period last year, while profit before tax rose 4 percent to AED24.3 billion.The bank posted record income of AED42.2 billion, up 15 percent year-on-year, while the group’s total assets reached AED1.38 trillion, up 18 percent year-to-date.Gross loans grew 27 percent year-to-date to AED833 billion, while deposits rose 19 percent to AED935 billion.Asset quality remained healthy, with a cost of risk of 37 basis points. Capital and liquidity ratios remained very solid, continuing to provide a strong…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has broken two new Guinness World Records for its Business Bay district cooling project in the field of thermal energy storage. The company received the certificates on the sidelines of its participation in the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Empower achieved the records of ‘The largest cumulative thermal energy storage tank capacity at a single district cooling facility’ with a capacity of 94.65…
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Command have announced changes to the maximum speed limits on five major roads across the emirate, effective November 1, 2026. The changes will increase speed limits on three roads and reduce them on two, in both directions. RTA said the adjustments were made in coordination with Dubai Police and are aligned with the objectives of Dubai’s traffic safety strategy and the indicators of the 2025 Traffic Safety Performance Evaluation Plan. The changes are based on updated technical specifications in the Speed Management Manual issued in 2026. They follow a…
WHOOP’s membership base in the Gulf has grown 85 per cent in the past year and 15 times over the past three years, the company’s founder and CEO disclosed on Wednesday. This is the first time the figures have been shared publicly since Abu Dhabi investors Mubadala and 2PointZero Group joined a $575 million Series G funding round that values the US health wearable firm at $10.1 billion. Will Ahmed, speaking at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, said the growth reflects a shared vision between WHOOP and Abu Dhabi’s leadership to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive. Stay up…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is organising UAE Capacity Building Week: From Connectivity to Intelligence, from 19 to 22 October 2026. The initiative forms part of a partnership aimed at strengthening national capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerating the transition from knowledge acquisition to the development of practical solutions that can be deployed across vital sectors. The event brings together senior leaders, decision-makers, experts and specialists, alongside representatives from government entities, academic institutions and startups. Its programme combines knowledge development, hands-on experience…
Dubai: Dubai Police have added another remarkable vehicle to their distinctive luxury tourist patrol fleet: the Yangwang U8, a high-performance SUV capable of floating on water, turning a full 360 degrees on the spot and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. With a combined output of 1,197 horsepower, the electric-powered SUV brings an unusual combination of performance and technology to a fleet already known internationally for its luxury and high-performance vehicles. Unveiled at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026) at Dubai World Trade Centre, the vehicle was introduced in partnership with Al-Futtaim Automotive…
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation under the UAE-Singapore Comprehensive Partnership. The discussions took place as part of Prime Minister Wong’s official visit to the UAE. His Highness the President expressed his hope that the visit would further advance UAE-Singapore ties across a range of fields for the benefit of both countries and their peoples. The two sides explored opportunities to expand cooperation in areas including the economy, investment, education, advanced technology, artificial…
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will celebrate its milestone fifth edition from 30 January to 6 February 2027, at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. Under the campaign theme 5 Years Strong – Strong on court. Strong in community. Stronger than ever, the WTA 500 tournament welcomed more than 60,000 people in 2026, reflecting its growing appeal among tennis fans and families. The tournament’s growing popularity has helped establish the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open as a major fixture on the international tennis calendar, combining elite women’s…