Author: Editorial team

When Simon Squibb started his first business at 15, there were plenty of things he didn’t know. How to build a company, where to find support or even whom to turn to for advice. Much of it, he recalls, involved figuring things out on his own.Decades later, having built businesses, invested in 87 companies and amassed a following of 27 million on social media, the British content creator and entrepreneur finds himself thinking about that 15-year-old version of himself.And what he would have done differently if someone had simply offered to help. “In many ways, this initiative is about helping…

Sharjah: Sharjah has recorded AED 46.8 billion in real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2026, attracting approximately 10,000 new investors from more than 130 nationalities, while the emirate’s rental yields estimated at 8% to 12% are strengthening its investment appeal.Industry leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) highlighted growing demand for off-plan properties, integrated residential communities and long-term rental income, alongside the importance of development quality, supporting infrastructure and regulatory clarity in sustaining investor confidence.The discussion, held during a panel titled ‘Real Estate as an Economic Engine’, brought together Yousif Ahmed Al Mutawa, Chief Real…

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the victims of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister…

Manish Bakshi, Managing Director of BenQ Middle East, explores how AI-powered interactive displays are transforming enterprise collaboration through intelligent conferencing, enhanced security and smarter workplace experiences. The modern meeting room is being asked to do far more than display a presentation. From hybrid meetings and executive briefings to collaborative brainstorming and technical reviews, businesses need technology that helps teams share ideas, access information securely and turn discussions into actionable outcomes. As organisations across the Middle East accelerate their adoption of AI and hybrid workplace technologies, the enterprise Interactive Display is evolving from a passive screen into an active collaboration hub.…

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, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation, met with the 20 emerging global leaders under the age of 30 featured in the ‘Future 20’ list, announced by the World Economic Forum, during the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 in Dubai. On this occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said that investing in the empowerment of young leaders is an investment in a future of opportunity…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has secured three honours at the Customer Centricity World Series Awards 2026, recognising its approach to business community engagement, customer experience and digital transformation. RAKEZ’s Compass Coworking Centre was named World Series Winner and Middle East and Africa (MEA) Regional Winner in the Customer Centricity in B2B category. RAKEZ also received Highly Commended recognition in the Digital Strategy/Transformation category. The two Compass awards recognise its Compass Events Powerhouse initiative, a customer-led B2B engagement platform that translates customer feedback into meaningful networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities. By…

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Successful destinations are those that bring together culture, hospitality, infrastructure and community needs to create experiences that attract investment and generate lasting economic value, according to speakers at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026). The insights shared by leading local officials and hospitality industry experts, namely Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority; and Stephan Schupbach, President and Group CEO of Chedi Hospitality, examined how tourism, hospitality and destination development can work together to enhance Sharjah’s…

Dubai: Under the patronage of 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, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, honoured institutions, entities and individuals who won the 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST). An initiative of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the award seeks to advance the principles of sustainable transport and encourage government and private sector entities, as well as individuals, to adopt…

More than 4,000 flights departing Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or grounded since October 8, as Houthi attacks on the kingdom’s airports disrupt air travel for a second week.Of the 8,883 departures scheduled between October 8 and October 15, just over 4,000, or about 46 per cent, were cancelled or did not operate, according to data shared by aviation consultancy Cirium.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.On Thursday, around 47 per cent of departures were affected.More than 550 of the 1,178 scheduled flights were cancelled or grounded. The disruption was concentrated at Riyadh’s King…

Selena Gomez turned heads in red as she attended her fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 14.The 34-year-old singer and actress arrived at the Hollywood Palladium wearing a strapless red Prada gown with a corset-style bodice and fitted skirt.The event, titled A Night of Radiance & Reflection, brought together several celebrities for an evening of music and fundraising.According to People, singers Leon Bridges and Bella Kay performed during the event, while actor and comedian Sean Hayes served as the host.The annual benefit is one of the events organised by Gomez’s Rare Beauty brand, bringing together people…