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Sumanta Roy, Group President – ICT, Mannai Corporation QPSC. Mannai Corporation QPSC recently announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Sumanta Roy as Group President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Roy will lead the Group’s ICT business across the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening its technology capabilities and advancing its regional expansion, with Saudi Arabia among its priority markets. Saudi Arabia stands as a strategic priority for Mannai with the Group deepening its operations in the Kingdom through Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia. In his new role, Roy will steer the next phase of growth from the company’s base…

Mohammed bin Rashid says his goal remains to make the UAE Government the best government in the world Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the start of the new government year marks the beginning of a new chapter focused on ambition, determination and achievement. In a message shared on X by the Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Mohammed said he began the new government year by meeting with his team. “As we begin a new year of government work, I start by meeting with my…

DP World announced it will expand investments in East Africa through an agreement it signed with Kenya-based investment bank GulfCap Africa, which will see the development of the Mombasa Industrial Park.The two companies signed an agreement on Wednesday, which builds on the partnership announced in August.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mombasa Industrial Park, a 222-hectare Special Economic Zone (SEZ), will serve as a gateway for foreign direct investment as it will expand local manufacturing capacity and strengthen connections between Kenyan businesses and regional and international markets.The first phase of the project will cover…

Bollywood singer Shaan is set to perform in Dubai this October, bringing more than 25 years of hits to the Coca-Cola Arena.The Indian playback singer will take the stage on Sunday, October 25, as part of his ‘All Of Me Tour’. The concert is an initiative by Midas Events and Eva Live Middle East, in partnership with Milestone Entertainment and NR Talent and Event Management.For fans who grew up listening to Shaan through the rise of Indian pop and some of Bollywood’s most memorable soundtracks, the concert will offer a trip through different phases of his career.The singer has recorded…

Rising British trainer George Scott will expand his international operation this winter by opening a 20-box base in Dubai.Newmarket-based trainer Scott will have a team at Meydan Racecourse, housed in a barn outside the international quarantine stables.Horses based there will be able to contest local racing fixtures at Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Jebel Ali, as well as the high-profile meetings on the Dubai Racing Carnival calendar staged at Meydan.The move follows Scott’s significant success in recent years in the Middle East, headlined by West Acre’s scintillating victory in the Group 2 Blue Point Sprint at Meydan, Isle Of Jura’s historic…

DUBAI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today set out its outlook for the remainder of 2026, with over 100 exhibitions, conferences and business events taking place across its two venues through year-end, alongside continued progress on the AED10 billion expansion of Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). The upcoming calendar reflects the continued commitment of organisers and the international business community to Dubai, with major events spanning technology, travel and tourism, energy, real estate, construction, beauty and sustainability. Together with the continued expansion of DEC, the programme reinforces Dubai’s long-term investment in the infrastructure and capacity required…

Making plans in Dubai does not have to mean setting aside hundreds of dirhams. Whether you are organising a family outing, catching up with friends or looking for something different to do after work, some options leave room in your budget. From a free quiz night to a Saturday brunch with change from Dh100, here are eight activities to try. Prices cover the activity, entry or package specified, with additional purchases charged separately. 1. Try a free gymnastics and dance class Children and teenagers can try Veo Fitness’s new rhythmic gymnastics and dance programme with Coach Sveta, with the first…

Landmark agreement with CSCEC Middle East will deliver Dubai Holding’s new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, witnessed the signing of an AED5 billion construction contract between Dubai Holding and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) for the delivery of the Group’s new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.The contract represents the largest building contract awarded by Dubai Holding to date and reflects the scale of investment the Group continues to deploy in projects that support Dubai’s long-term growth.Dubai Holding’s new headquarters, scheduled to open…

A researcher from tech giant Anthropic resigned on Tuesday, citing what he called a race to “superintelligence”, adding that neither Anthropic nor OpenAI — where he worked before — were “acting responsibly.””They are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives,” Jacob Coxon said in a post on social media.The researcher wrote a lengthy post explaining his fears about global tech companies racing to heighten the intelligence of AI.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.He warned the public not to underestimate the new technologies that these companies are creating, calling them “superhuman…

ABC has denied reports that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ is set to end after 24 years on air, calling reports about the show’s future “purely speculative,” according to E! News. “This information is inaccurate,” an ABC Entertainment spokesperson told E! News on September 8. “Any reports about the future of the show at this point are purely speculative.”E! News also reached out to Kimmel’s representative for comment but has not received a response.Kimmel, 58, has hosted ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ since its debut in 2003. In 2022, he signed a three-year deal that extended the show through 2027,…