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The last season of the popular talk show ‘Koffee With Karan’ is expected to have a blockbuster opening as Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to arrive as the first guest on the show. Karan Johar shared a video on his Instagram handle which featured Salman Khan on the sets of the upcoming season of ‘Koffee With Karan.’While sharing the announcement, the filmmaker wrote, “One last time. A koffee with the one & only bhaii. Koffee with Karan Season 9, streaming from 14th October onwards.”This is not the first time Salman Khan will be sitting on a ‘Koffee with Karan’ couch. He…
Zaid Ghattas, General Manager at AMD, METAP region. AMD’s Zaid Ghattas explores why scaling enterprise AI in the UAE demands integrated infrastructure, measurable business outcomes and governance from the outset E ven in the most advanced AI markets, one thing is becoming clear: adoption is relatively easy; scaling is more difficult. This is evident across the UAE, where national AI ambitions are accelerating rapidly, from the UAE AI Strategy 2031 to landmark investments in sovereign AI infrastructure. As organisations move toward agentic systems, the real shift is no longer about experimentation, but about making AI a core part of how…
With investments exceeding AED 42 million in its third season, Season 4 will offer entrepreneurs and SME owners an opportunity to present their ambitious ideas to develop their businessesDubai: Dubai Media has announced the return of “Shark Tank Dubai” for a fourth season on Dubai TV, following the success of its third season, which secured investments exceeding AED 42 million for 25 businesses from the UAE and the wider region. The new season will offer entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners an opportunity to present their ambitious ideas to leading investors, benefit from their expertise and secure funding to…
His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Chairman of the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development, said during the opening session of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has not only transformed Dubai but also restored confidence in the region’s ability to compete globally. He said the best message that can be offered to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is not what is…
SEOUL, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Samsung Electronics Co. has unveiled its next-generation memory and storage technology strategies aimed at improving the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure at the OCP Global Summit 2026 in San Francisco. The company outlined three key technology directions to enhance AI infrastructure performance: high-performance memory, Compute Express Link (CXL)-based memory expansion technologies, and data storage and management solutions using next-generation solid-state drives (SSDs). Samsung also plans to jointly demonstrate a CXL-based memory expansion solution with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) to address memory capacity limitations in existing systems. Shim Ho-jun, Corporate Vice President and…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum has commenced with the participation of 1,000 leaders from Dubai’s government and private sectors. The forum is one of the region’s leading annual gatherings dedicated to management and leadership. It aims to translate the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum into a global leadership model characterised by the highest levels of readiness, while focusing on anticipating future opportunities and enhancing agility, innovation and speed of execution amid…
WASHINGTON, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1 percent, citing the resilience of the global economy in the face of higher energy costs and other shocks, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF kept its global growth forecast for 2027 unchanged at 3.4 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising debt loads, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.Despite a more protracted conflict that has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, the IMF is forecasting 2026 global growth at 3.1%, a slight uptick from the 3.0% it predicted in July.The World Economic Outlook forecast, released as global economic and finance leaders gather in Bangkok…
American actress Selma Blair was arrested after flight attendants reported a “physically abusive passenger” on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s police department said on Monday.Police identified Blair, known for roles in the movies “Legally Blonde”, “Cruel Intentions” and “Hellboy,” as the suspect in the incident on Sunday evening. She was taken into custody at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and transported to a hospital for evaluation, police said in a statement. Two flight attendants reported injuries and one of them was taken to a…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments since the US-Iran war started on February 28]Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal as the Saudi Pro League champions overcame an hour-long security delay to beat Uzbekistan’s Neftchi 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.Kick-off was delayed after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a safety warning 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in Riyadh, which has been targeted by missiles fired from Yemen-based Houthis in recent days.Ange Postecoglou’s side shook off the interruption to go in front through Angelo in the 33rd minute with a deflected…