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ABU DHABI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) held the AI Assistant Forum in Abu Dhabi as part of efforts to achieve the UAE Government’s strategic objective of transforming 50 percent of operations, tasks, procedures and services into AI-supported models within two years. Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director-General of ICP, said the initiative reflects the directives of the UAE leadership, stressing the Authority’s efforts to lead technological transformation and align institutional visions to build a smarter, more efficient and future-ready operating model. He said the forum’s discussions and…
Discover Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s monthly lunar light show in Abu Dhabi, a five-minute visual journey inspired by moon phases and the UAE Hijri Calendar, blending Islamic heritage, astronomy, and stunning architecture ABU DHABI: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre presents The Moon Has a Story… Told by Light, an innovative visual experience inspired by the phases of the moon and reflecting the precision of the UAE Hijri Calendar issued by the Centre. The initiative forms part of the Centre’s efforts to employ visual arts to enrich the experience of guests at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and strengthen their connection with…
Amanat Holdings reported a 46 per cent rise in first-half profit to Dh153.3 million, supported by higher patient volumes, rising student enrolments and continued expansion across its healthcare and education businesses. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 increased 24 per cent to Dh582.5 million, while EBITDA rise 30 per cent to Dh226.4 million. Adjusted profit increased 72 per cent to Dh153.4 million. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The company also declared an interim cash dividend of Dh75 million, equivalent to 3 fils per share. Cambridge Health Group reported a 28…
AJMAN, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Finance in Ajman has concluded the Ajman Mal Plus programme, held as part of Our Happy Summer 2026, following a three-day interactive training experience combining financial literacy with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The programme aimed to empower students to understand and manage finances, make more informed decisions, and turn financial knowledge into practical applications for their daily lives. Held at Ajman Saray, the programme focused on the fundamentals of financial literacy, including income and expenses, distinguishing between needs and wants, setting financial goals, preparing a budget and developing saving habits. It…
DUBAI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — Amanat Holdings recorded a profit of AED153.3 million in the first half of 2026, up 46 percent, and declared an interim cash dividend of AED75 million as it accelerates expansion across its healthcare and education businesses. The company reported a 24 percent increase in revenue to AED582.5 million, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 30 percent to AED226.4 million. Amanat plans to deploy approximately AED1.5 billion over the next three years through organic expansion, greenfield developments and selective acquisitions, targeting a return on equity of at least 10 percent. It…
Al Ansari Financial Services reported broadly stable operating income of Dh635 million in the first half of 2026, as higher gains from currency exchange helped offset softer commission income across some remittance products and corridors. Net gains on currency exchange increased 0.4 per cent to Dh322 million, while net commission income declined 1.4 per cent to Dh312.9 million. The group said its diversified revenue base helped offset lower activity in certain products and transaction corridors. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Net profit after tax stood at Dh151 million, down 28.7 per cent year-on-year,…
Suriya, whose full name is Saravanan Sivakumar, returns to the big screen with Vishwanath & Sons, which arrived in cinemas today. The family-focused drama centres on relationships, romance and emotion.Directed by Venky Atluri, the film stars Suriya alongside Mamitha Baiju, Radhikaa Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon and Nassar.Ahead of the release, Suriya and the team spoke about the experiences that shaped the film, including one scene with an unexpectedly personal connection to the actor’s own family.During a promotional conversation for the film, Suriya recalled a family tradition following the birth of his daughter Diya in 2007.”We usually say that when a daughter is…
T20 superstars Finn Allen, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen will add immense value to the ILT20’s batting firepower, with the trio joining the league as pre-auction signings for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants for the tournament’s fifth season.Allen (ADKR), Miller and Klaasen (both Gulf Giants) will be making their maiden DP World ILT20 appearances, while big-hitting Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis (Dubai Capitals) makes a return to the tournament after a three-year gap.Jason Holder, Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Shimron Hetmyer (Desert Vipers), Rovman Powell and Mustafizur Rahman (Dubai Capitals), Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd (MI Emirates)…
New scheme expected to launch in September will allow tenants to pay rent in instalments of up to 12 months with zero interestDubai: Dubai Land Department (DLD) is planning to launch a new ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ initiative in partnership with a local bank, aimed at making housing more accessible through flexible, interest-free rental payments.According to informed sources, the initiative is expected to be launched at the beginning of September 2026 and will allow tenants to rent residential units without paying the full annual rent upfront.Under the proposed mechanism, a tenant would select a property, after which the participating bank…
Ismail Amla, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl Consult. Codifies decades of Kyndryl engineering expertise into agentic workflows that help enterprises accelerate modernisation, reduce risk and maximise business agility Trusted by more than 1,400 customers, Kyndryl Bridge provides the technology foundation to deploy, orchestrate and govern agentic workflows and AI agents across IT estates Dubai — Kyndryl , a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today introduced its Agentic Modernisation services-as-software, which is built using the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework and is scaled through Kyndryl Bridge. Services-as-software is an emerging model for delivering services through software-driven automation, intelligence and scalable digital workflows. Kyndryl has codified…