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Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from three major Saudi Arabian cities Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam ,until October 20, 2026, amid continuing regional security concerns and disruptions to air travel.Air India said it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation to ensure flights could resume safely. The airline confirmed that passengers affected by the cancellations would be offered full refunds.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Meanwhile, Air India Express announced that it had extended its suspension of services to and from the three Saudi cities…

Dubai: 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 Executive Council of Dubai, said that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is committed to strengthening international partnerships and empowering future leaders to develop innovative solutions to global challenges. Marking the start of the Annual Meeting of Global…

Ayman Gamaludien, Regional Manager – Egypt & Africa, FAMA Technologies. Strategic partnerships, integrated technology solutions and stronger local service capabilities underpin the company’s regional expansion ambitions  FAMA Technologies aims to strengthen its presence in Egypt and build a platform for further expansion across Africa, focusing on strategic partnerships, local implementation capabilities and ongoing customer support.  Established in 2009 as part of FAMA Holding Group, the company serves retail, hospitality, food and beverage, industrial and enterprise customers across the Middle East and India. Its portfolio brings together customer-facing technologies, including drive-thru systems, digital signage and self-ordering kiosks, with IT infrastructure, security…

The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has rejected a lawsuit filed by a company against a former employee, in which it sought AED5 million in compensation. The company accused the employee of using offensive language at work, disclosing trade secrets, damaging its reputation and stealing clients. However, the court found that the company failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its claims. It also noted that the company did not pay the expert fee ordered to examine the technical and accounting aspects of the case. According to the claim, the former employee had signed a confidentiality agreement undertaking not…

DUBAI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 staged “Unknown Tomorrow”, a series of foresight simulations that placed participants inside unfolding crises and tested how they responded when a second shock compounded the first. The sessions explored how shocks cascade into one another, and how leaders could act quickly and decisively before individual disruptions escalate into wider crises. The scenarios spanned planetary, geopolitical and technological shocks, from a global water emergency to a lunar war. Participants examined responses across four levels: government leaders; government entities and teams; the business sector; and affected communities, weighing…

The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance dismissed a lawsuit filed by an employee seeking the return of AED448,353 from an investor and his agent, along with legal interest and compensation. The court found that the plaintiff had failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the defendants benefited from the funds linked to forged cheques or that the amounts had been transferred to their liability. The employee filed a lawsuit against the investor and his agent, seeking an order for them to jointly pay AED448,353, plus 5% legal interest and AED50,000 in compensation. He argued that he had…

Would you pay an extra Dh2,500 just to get your hands on Apple’s first foldable iPhone on day one? Some UAE buyers are ready to pay that premium as pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin at 4pm on Friday. The phone, which starts at Dh8,499, will be available in Star White and Night Sky. It will reach stores on October 23. But traders in Deira’s phone market said that the interest is already strong, especially from Apple fans who have waited for the company to enter the foldable-phone market. Moideeen Mustafa, from Phone Line in Deira market, said demand is…

SINGAPORE, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The dollar headed for its first weekly fall in five weeks on Friday, lifting the euro from a 17-month low as wobbles in AI investment and a drop in US yields put the brakes on recent gains. Moves in the Asia morning were slight, leaving the dollar down 0.2 percent this week at 158.13 yen and shedding about 0.1 percent to $1.1210 per euro. The dollar index, which measures the US currency against six major peers, was at 102.07, set for a 0.14 percent drop in the week. Sterling was steady at $1.3270 for…

Would you pay an extra Dh2,500 just to get your hands on Apple’s first foldable iPhone on day one? Some UAE buyers are ready to pay that premium as pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin at 4pm on Friday.The phone, which starts at Dh8,499, will be available in Star White and Night Sky. It will reach stores on October 23. But traders in Deira’s phone market said that the interest is already strong, especially from Apple fans who have waited for the company to enter the foldable-phone market.Moideeen Mustafa, from Phone Line in Deira market, said demand is huge, with…

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has announced a new music festival in Abu Dhabi, bringing together some of India’s biggest singers for a one-day event on March 20, 2027.Titled UNIFYD, the festival will take place at Etihad Live, Yas Island, featuring performances by Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla and Sonu Nigam, alongside several other artists.Curated by Shah Rukh Khan, the festival will feature more than 15 artists performing across multiple stages, bringing together different genres of Indian music for audiences in the UAE and beyond.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Speaking about the festival, Khan…