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Employers in the UAE are still hiring first for people who can communicate, as communication is the skill UAE employers name most often, appearing in 22.4 per cent of job postings, according to data from SkillDrift, an AI career platform that scores employees’ skills against the roles they want.The analysis, covering 7,025 UAE job postings on the platform, found that problem-solving and leadership were named in 9.1 per cent of postings, while customer service was mentioned in 8.4 per cent, putting human skills at the top of the list. “UAE employers still hire first for people who can communicate, lead…

Tom Cruise may be one of Hollywood’s biggest box office stars, but his latest film has opened with some of the weakest numbers of his career.Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, made just $8 million in the US and Canada during its opening weekend, placing fifth at the box office.Internationally, the film brought in another $12 million, taking its worldwide opening to around $20 million.For Cruise, it marks his weakest opening in nearly two decades.The last time one of his films opened this low was Lions for Lambs in 2007, which made $6.7 million during its opening weekend.The numbers are particularly significant…

Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.After more than two decades of service to his country, the 39-year-old superstar will hand over the captain’s armband for good as he makes his final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.Messi will be joined for his international swansong by 85,000 spectators and several of the teammates with whom he reached the pinnacle of football at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar,…

Victim awarded AED3,000 compensation after being deceived by an online advertisement for a distinctive vehicle plate Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ordered a fraudster to repay AED16,000 obtained from a young man through a fake online advertisement for a distinctive vehicle number plate, and to pay a further AED3,000 in compensation for the material and moral damages suffered by the victim. The case began when the young man filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for losses arising from a fraud scheme in which the defendant advertised a distinctive vehicle number plate for sale through information…

Travelling further on every litre is becoming a more compelling proposition for UAE motorists as October’s fuel-price changes put vehicle efficiency in the spotlight. From daily commutes to journeys between emirates, hybrid vehicles offer a practical way to reduce petrol consumption while retaining the convenience and flexibility drivers value. With the UAE’s revised October fuel prices taking effect, the benefits of efficient vehicles are particularly relevant. Beyond any single monthly price adjustment, reducing fuel consumption can deliver lasting value throughout ownership, especially for motorists covering substantial distances for work and family commitments. Fuel efficiency is also about making better use…

CAPITALS, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices edged higher on Monday, with spot gold gaining 0.4 percent to US$4,158.17 per ounce as of 01:50 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.6 percent to $4,186.40. Among other metals, spot silver gained 1.7 percent to $61.40 per ounce, platinum was up 0.6 percent to $1,708.48 and palladium firmed 0.6 percent to $1,175.04. Source: Emirates News Agency

Experts urge residents to state the true purpose of bank transfers and keep supporting documents to avoid future disputes Abu Dhabi: UAE courts have heard several cases in which claimants lost substantial sums of money they had transferred to others because they were unable to prove the true purpose of those transfers. Courts reaffirmed that the burden of proof rests entirely on the claimant, as the legal principle is the presumption of innocence. Meanwhile, the General Secretariat of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing has urged bank customers to accurately state the purpose of transfers and…

Business is picking up across the UAE’s non-oil economy, but customers are paying more for it.According to the monthly S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), UAE firms raised their prices in September at the fastest pace in more than 15 years, as stronger demand gave them room to pass on higher costs.The index stayed at 55.3, matching August’s 20-month high. A reading above 50 means business conditions are improving compared with the previous month.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Companies reported that activity grew at its fastest rate since February, just before war…

India football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu described the experience of playing against five-time world champions Brazil in the international friendly in Kolkata as ‘great’ for the Blue Tigers. Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata on Saturday.India’s hosting of a senior men’s Brazil team for the first time had created buzz but a half-empty 65,000-capacity Salt Lake Stadium greeted the players.Critics blamed the pricing of tickets for the low attendance despite Brazil’s top stars including Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and Marquinhos…

Experts warn that dealership-linked finance may offer faster approval and greater flexibility, but customers should check the full cost before signing By Amal Al-Minshawi, Ahmed Al-Sharbiny Published: 2026-10-05T08:30:00+04:00 7 min read Dubai: Traders said banks’ rejection of car finance applications, due to high financial commitments or failure to meet income and employer credit requirements, has prompted some customers to turn to offers from car dealerships or affiliated finance companies, despite their higher cost compared with bank financing.They said these companies often provide faster approvals and more flexible terms in some cases. However, they warned that the focus on easy procedures…