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As Faateh Group expands into student accommodation, its managing director and co-founder explains why real estate growth in uncertain times is less about avoiding risk and more about choosing the right onePublished: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM For Adil Faridi, uncertainty has never been a reason to stand still. The managing director and co-founder of Faateh Group has built his career around taking calculated risks, accepting challenges early and moving towards demand before the opportunity becomes obvious.Faridi’s own journey in Dubai began in 2015, when he arrived with limited resources, no established network and first-hand experience of how difficult…
Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy is set to make his scripted television series debut with The Chairman, a drama in development at Peacock from Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, Deadline reported. Murphy, known for films including Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America, will star in the series, marking his first leading role in a scripted television show.The actor began his career on Saturday Night Live and has appeared in around 40 films since making his feature debut in 48 Hrs. However, he has never headlined a scripted series.Murphy previously created two television shows in the 1990s, the animated comedy The PJs…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, praising his courage, responsibility, and commitment to protecting lives, highlighting UAE values of compassion, peace, and humanity His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, visited Smit Machchhar, the Flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and concern for people’s lives. His Highness wrote in a post on his account on X platform: “During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied…
Etihad Rail adds six extra Dubai-Abu Dhabi train services this weekend after strong demand, offering 2,000 additional seats and new departure times on October 3 and 4 Etihad Rail has added six train services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi this weekend in response to exceptional early demand, reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for rail travel. More than 1,000 additional seats have been made available across three new services on Saturday, October 3, with another 1,000 seats available across three new services on Sunday, October 4. The additional services will depart at the following times over the next two days: 12.14pm from Abu…
SHARJAH, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) completed scheduled maintenance on 138 33kV substations during the first half of 2026, and reviewed and approved 367 engineering plans for new substation projects and electricity network development in line with approved technical standards and specifications. The Authority also completed 25 technical studies for new consumers and nine studies related to the electricity transmission network. Engineer Hamad Al Teneiji, Director of the Energy Transmission Department at SEWA, said the work forms part of the Authority’s efforts to enhance the reliability of the electricity network and improve…
DUBAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has welcomed Ford’s announcement that it will return to the FIA World Rally Championship with a full factory programme from 2028 and develop an all-new Rally1 car under the FIA’s WRC27 technical regulations for 2029. Ford’s return to the championship will mark its first full works programme in the FIA WRC since 2012 and comes at a significant moment in the championship’s development. With new technical regulations arriving in 2027, increased investment under new ownership and plans to expand the WRC’s presence in key markets including the United Kingdom…
Emirates launches first Dubai-Helsinki flight, the only year-round direct UAE-Finland link, boosting tourism, trade and connectivity with daily Airbus A350 service, seamless global connections and SkyCargo capacityEmirates has launched its first-ever flight to Helsinki, Finland, with flight EK167 departing Dubai at 7.30am Thursday carrying a near-full passenger and cargo load, including a VIP delegation and members of the media.The new route marks the only year-round direct air link between the UAE and Finland, creating new travel opportunities and enhancing connectivity between the two countries. The service offers convenient connections to Helsinki from nearly 140 destinations across the airline’s global network,…
flydubai says the FZ1073 incident remains under investigation, pledges full cooperation and close coordination with government agencies and regulatory bodies flydubai said the circumstances surrounding the FZ1073 incident remain under investigation and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the investigation and maintaining close communication with the relevant government agencies and regulatory bodies. A flydubai spokesperson said: “We know there are many questions at this stage; however, the circumstances of the incident are still under investigation. Therefore, we cannot comment further beyond the statements already published. We reaffirm our full commitment to supporting the ongoing investigation, and we are in close contact…
The family of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot who heroically thwarted a mid-air attack by his co-pilot on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, expressed great pride and gratitude on Saturday for the outpouring of support, reassuring the public that Machchhar is receiving top-quality medical care.Speaking to ANI, Machchhar’s father-in-law, Jaysukh Jogi, shared that prominent leaders and citizens alike have reached out to salute the captain’s extraordinary bravery. “We are very happy that the entire nation is with us. The top leaders of the country are with us, and even global leaders are standing with us. Everyone is feeling proud…
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Kerry Washington stepped out in Los Angeles for the premiere of Netflix’s upcoming thriller Animals.Affleck was joined at the premiere by Washington, his co-star in the film, while Damon also attended in support of the project he produced.The appearance comes ahead of Animals arriving on Netflix and in select cinemas on October 9.Animals follows Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball, played by Affleck, and his wife Abigail, played by Washington, after their son Denny is kidnapped.The couple are forced to raise the ransom while dealing with secrets that begin to emerge as they try to bring their son home.The…