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Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) reported a net profit after tax of Dh969 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 9.4 per cent from the previous quarter, as stronger lending and lower provisions lifted earnings.Net profit before tax for the quarter rose 9.2 per cent to Dh1,063 million, while net interest income climbed 9.7 per cent quarter on quarter, the bank said in its results for the period ended September 30, 2026.For the first nine months of the year, CBD posted a record net profit before tax of Dh2,948 million, up 4.1 per cent from the same period last…

Dwayne Johnson has undergone another major transformation for his upcoming film Lizard Music, this time taking on the appearance of a 70-year-old man.The 54-year-old actor was photographed filming in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday, October 20, looking almost unrecognisable with grey hair, facial wrinkles and an older appearance created using prosthetics.According to Variety, Dwayne was seen wearing a tan bucket hat and coat while holding a slice of pizza alongside his young co-star Theo Clark Leber, who carried a large stuffed lizard.The actor plays a character known as Chicken Man in the upcoming fantasy film, directed by Benny Safdie and based on…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi “can’t just walk straight into the team”, India captain Shreyas Iyer said on Wednesday, after calls for the teenage sensation to be unleashed for the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Christchurch this week.The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India in July but has been used sparingly against top opponents despite his glittering Indian Premier League form.India landed in New Zealand on Tuesday, two days before they begin their 40-day tour including five T20s, five one-day internationals and two Test matches.It marks 100 years of sporting ties between the two nations.”He has many more years…

Dubai: Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has confirmed that energy prices in Dubai will not increase as the emirate expands its use of clean energy. Responding to a question, Al Tayer said DEWA continues to develop solar energy and storage projects to enhance the efficiency of the energy system. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Green Economy Summit, he said the authority is moving ahead with a number of clean energy projects in Dubai in the next phase. Al Tayer said implementation at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar…

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) is expanding access to practical artificial intelligence (AI) education for health professionals worldwide by opening applications to “AI for All – GLIDE Edition”, an online learning programme aimed at giving health professionals the fundamentals they need to understand AI, assess its potential and limitations, and use emerging tools responsibly. The first cohort will commence on 16th November, with the course scheduled to end by 16th December 2026. The online learning programme was developed by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), with selected content…

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the UAE continues to advance its energy sector by diversifying energy sources, expanding clean energy projects, and improving energy efficiency to ensure reliable supplies, meet growing demand, and strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy. Speaking on the occasion of World Energy Day, observed annually on 22nd October, Al Mazrouei said, “Our vision for the future of energy is based on the understanding that energy security and emissions reduction are complementary goals. A successful energy transition requires a diversified energy mix…

Elon Musk said on Tuesday that a merger of his two companies SpaceX and Tesla would be “a good idea” and that they had formed special committees to discuss a union, sending shares of the space and technology company up 8% in extended trading.The company earlier posted its first profit as a public company and Musk said he expected annual recurring revenue of between $500 billion and $1 trillion by the end of 2027, as demand for its data-center space surges thanks to the AI boom.Musk has in the past tantalized shareholders with the idea of combining SpaceX and Tesla,…

The Dubai Civil Court ordered a man to return AED7.486 million to a company after he embezzled the funds using a forged electronic customs declaration. The court also ordered him to pay AED500,000 in compensation for the damages suffered by the company. It found that he had deceived the company by using a forged official document to make it appear that he had imported a shipment of computer servers. A final criminal ruling had previously convicted him, sentenced him to one year in prison, and imposed fines equivalent to the embezzled amount in addition to AED150,000. According to the lawsuit,…

Emirates NBD reported a net profit of Dh6.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026, unchanged from the second quarter, as the lender continued to expand its balance sheet through strong lending and the addition of RBL Bank.Profit before tax for the quarter was Dh8 billion, also flat on the previous three months. Total income rose 6 per cent quarter-on-quarter to Dh14.3 billion, but operating expenses climbed 18 per cent to Dh4.9 billion, lifting the quarterly cost-to-income ratio to 34.2 per cent from 30.7 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.For the first…

This Halloween, IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai is turning up the excitement with Haunted Town Night 2026, bringing together music, entertainment and spine-chilling experiences for one unforgettable night on October 31, from 8 PM to 1 AM.DJ Bliss and DJ Bader will headline the celebrations, bringing their music to the event. The evening will kick off with a live dance performance by IMG performers in the lobby at 8 PM, followed by DJ performances and additional live entertainment throughout the night.Guests can encounter the mysterious Nightwatcher and Um Al Duwaish, alongside Halloween-costumed characters roaming selected areas of the park.With…