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Around 155,970 banking customers across the UAE benefited from the Financial Institutions Resilience Package (FIRP), including individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations.Launched in March 2026, the initiative was launched to support business growth and strengthen the resilience of the national economy after the regional military conflict broke out on February 28. Payment deferrals and waivers of commissions and fees covered loans amounting to Dh15.9 billion up to the end of August 2026, the CBUAE said on Monday.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The figures were disclosed after Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama…

American YouTube sensation MrBeast’s latest post on Instagram has an Indian touch. MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, recently visited India and shared a series of pictures from his trip.The post offered glimpses of his memorable moments in the country, including meetings with Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, cricketer Hardik Pandya, and popular Indian YouTubers Ajey Nagar and Payal Dhare.”Had an amazing trip to India (red heart emoji),” MrBeast captioned the post. Last month, MrBeast surprised fans when he met Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and other members of the team behind the highly anticipated film of the year, Ramayana, at…

Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez said he was satisfied with his first four matches in charge and that he is working to turn the squad into a family that fights for each other.The Netherlands’ 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia on Sunday took them top of Group A2 and gave them a strong chance of advancing to the quarter-finals in March.“We fought like a family. We really had to suffer,” Xavi said.“We had to defend, but we actually wanted to play possession football. But we couldn’t do that, and we couldn’t get a grip on the game because of Serbia, who…

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering position in support of Syria’s stability and territorial integrity Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned Israeli forces’ resumption of excavation and bulldozing operations, as well as the construction of fortifications, in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic in the area referred to as the “Sufa 53 line.” The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any violation of Syria’s sovereignty and any threat to its security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasised that Israel’s continued attacks on Syrian territory constitute a flagrant violation of international law…

ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has consolidated its position as a major international investor, building a broad and diversified portfolio spanning six continents and strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, ports and logistics, technology, artificial intelligence, industry, real estate, financial services and healthcare. According to the latest data from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), outward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from the UAE reached US$63.353 billion in 2025, while the country’s outward FDI stock stood at US$402.729 billion at the end of the year, compared with US$55.560 billion in 2010. Global FDI flows, meanwhile, reached US$1.6 trillion…

From three Frida Kahlo paintings to a portrait of Sheikh Zayed featuring a piece of meteorite believed to be 4.3 billion years old, Sheikha Somayeh Noor’s private collection goes beyond what visitors might expect to find in an art gallery. Sheikha Somayeh, founder and CEO of Noor Royal Holding, has spent nearly two decades building a collection that brings together art, history and cultural heritage. The Noor Royal Collection includes works by Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Diego Rivera, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside rare Qurans, Islamic manuscripts and the Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba. The collection is valued by Sheikha Somayeh’s team at…

Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs, TP Group. Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs at TP Group, discusses human oversight, Arabic localisation and the coordination of AI agents, enterprise data, and people to improve customer experiences AI agents are reshaping customer operations, bringing new demands for oversight, accountability and service design. Across the Middle East, successful deployment also depends on understanding Arabic dialects, cultural nuances and customer expectations, while connecting automation with enterprise data and human expertise. Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs at TP Group, spoke to…

The relevant authorities in the country granted permits to Israeli carriers to operate flights to Dubai, alongside the flights operated by Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that it has completed the transfer of passengers to Tel Aviv, following the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to that destination. A total of 37 flights were operated from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport since Friday, 2nd October, 2026, carrying 7,479 passengers. The relevant authorities in the country granted permits to Israeli carriers to operate flights to Dubai, alongside the flights operated by Etihad Airways, as…

Adnoc has signed of a multi-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Gulf Group, a Thai energy and infrastructure conglomerate, for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Asia.Under the agreement, Adnoc Trading will deliver approximately 2 million tonnes of LNG to Gulf Group over a multi-year term, starting in 2027.Nasser Al Muhairi, Acting CEO of Adnoc Downstream Industry, Marketing & Trading, said, “This agreement builds on our first LNG supply agreement with Gulf Group and reinforces Adnoc’s commitment to ensuring reliable energy supplies to Thailand and our Asian customers. It marks another milestone in ADNOC’s global LNG marketing…

Actor Rakul Preet Singh on Monday addressed reports linking her name to the recent Income Tax searches in Mumbai.She posted a statement on Instagram, claiming that the search was not related to her in any way.“It’s heartbreaking to see that There’s a growing trend amongst the self-styled online reporters & some mainstream media journalists to sensationalise the news without verifying facts. Let’s, therefore, set the record straight. The search was not pertaining to me,” Rakul wrote. Rakul emphasised that she has been paying her taxes since the age of 20 and stated that she is not involved in “any kind of…