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Ten UAE employers across aviation, energy, retail and finance have been recognised in the Forbes Best Employers in the World list, with Emirates topping the UAE rankings and Microsoft leading globallyDubai: Ten UAE companies have secured their places in the ‘Best Employers in the World 2026’ list issued by Forbes magazine, in collaboration with the market research company Statista.To compile the list, Forbes and Statista conducted an online survey of 900 companies and 300,000 employees in 52 countries. Participants assessed their willingness to recommend employers to family and friends, and evaluated companies based on a range of criteria, including the…
SHARJAH, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 58th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show will open tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah, running until October 4. The event will bring together more than 500 brands from 19 countries, showcasing leading names in watches, jewellery, design, and luxury. Watch and jewellery enthusiasts, along with visitors passionate about luxury designs, are set to explore an extensive showcase featuring renowned brands, designers, and industry professionals from a sector defined by creativity, precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. The 58th edition offers visitors an extensive platform to discover the latest trends in watches and…
The UAE’s participation demonstrates the country’s progress in advancing its security and justice systems and harnessing technology, artificial intelligence and innovation to enhance government efficiency and service quality Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, visited the exhibition held alongside the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. His Highness said that hosting the event reflects the country’s steadfast commitment to supporting international cooperation and strengthening collective efforts to combat crime, promote security and…
A child stepping into Desislava Kouzeva’s school library might be looking for an adventure, an answer to a question or simply a quiet place to spend time. Her first task, she says, is to listen. “The library is not only about shelves with books. It’s about how they make us feel,” said Kouzeva, the librarian at Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills. “I ask them what’s important to them.” That approach has earned her the 2026 School Librarian of the Year award in the private school category. The Emirates Literature Foundation presented the award at a ceremony at Dubai’s Museum of…
Opened September 30, 1960 with a sand runway, DXB is now the world’s busiest international airport. Here’s how it got there and what comes next with Al Maktoum International Dubai: Dubai International Airport celebrates its 66th anniversary today, September 30, marking an extraordinary journey that has transformed Dubai from a modest airport into one of the world’s leading aviation hubs. From a compact 1,800-meter-long sand runway and a small terminal building that opened in 1960, the airport has embarked on continuous expansion, propelling it to the forefront of global airports in terms of international passenger traffic. The number of passengers…
DUBAI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has transformed 16 of its 21 services into agentic artificial intelligence (AI)-powered services in less than 90 days, representing 76 percent of its total service portfolio. The remaining five services will be completed within the next two months. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said that, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,…
Adil Ali, General Manager – Hiperdist Gulf; Wang Jack, Director of Cloud Ecosystem at Huawei Cloud Middle East; and Salman Syed, Senior Channel Sales & Alliance Manager at Huawei Cloud Middle East. Adil Ali, General Manager, Hiperdist Gulf, and Salman Syed, Senior Channel Sales & Alliance Manager, Huawei Cloud Middle East, discuss partner enablement, cloud adoption, and emerging opportunities across AI and data services. Hiperdist’s appointment as an Authorised Huawei Cloud Distributor for the UAE marks a new phase in the companies’ regional collaboration, extending a relationship established across Africa into one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing cloud markets. The partnership…
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as investors focused on signs of recovering crude exports from the region and lingering concern over Middle East supply disruption brought about by the US-Israeli war on Iran.Brent crude futures were down 54 cents, or 0.51%, at $104.74 a barrel at 1144 GMT. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $91.83, down 77 cents, or 0.83%.Brent and WTI are headed for monthly gains of around 16% and 7%, respectively.”A clearer picture is emerging of higher oil export volumes leaving the Gulf, but much of that increase still relies on workarounds such as ship-to-ship transfers,”…
Actor Allu Arjun shared a selfie with his wife Sneha Reddy on the occassion of her birthday on Tuesday. While his work continues to make headlines, Allu Arjun is also known for being a loving family man. He often shares glimpses of his personal life with his wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, and their children, Allu Ayaan and Allu Arha, giving fans a peek into their special moments together.On the occasion of his wife Allu Sneha Reddy’s birthday, Allu Arjun took to social media to share an adorable selfie with her. Along with the picture, he wished her and sweetly called her…
With an infectious smile and that incredible ability to bowl at scorching speed, Brett Lee built an enduring legacy as a fast bowler in international cricket.Now, 14 years after he quit international cricket, Lee, the fourth most prolific wicket-taker in Australian history with 718 wickets behind Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Mitchell Starc, wore the same smile as he stepped into the Khaleej Times office in Dubai on Tuesday.Now that Lee doesn’t bowl those thunderbolts at anyone anymore — he is among five fast bowlers alongside Shoaib Akhtar, Shaun Tait, Jeff Thompson and Starc to have broken the 160 km/h…