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Global trade is expected to remain resilient despite geopolitical disruption, climate pressures and changing trade policies, with 94 per cent of more than 3,500 supply chain and logistics executives expecting trade growth in 2026 to match or exceed 2025 levels, according to DP World.The findings suggest global trade is being reconfigured rather than reversed, even as established shipping routes come under growing pressure and businesses seek alternative ways to move goods between markets.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.At the same time, the geography of global trade is changing rapidly. Merchandise exports between developing…
Manav Kaul and Zeeshan Ayyub-starrer ‘Real Kashmir Football Club’ series has bagged an Emmy nomination in the category of Best Drama Series at the upcoming International Emmy Awards. The inspirational sports drama was nominated alongside ‘A Thousand Blows,’ France’s ‘Carême,’ and Argentina’s ‘Menem’ on Wednesday. Kaul shared the announcement on his Instagram handle. While sharing the poster of the series, the actor wrote, “Huge congratulations to Team RKFC.”The series Real Kashmir Football Club draws inspiration from the true story of Real Kashmir FC, Jammu and Kashmir’s first professional football club.It is produced by Jaya Entertainment, Oshun Entertainment, Kapital Entertainment and SK Global…
Carlos Yulo, the Philippines’ first Olympic gymnastics champion, added Asian Games gold to his trophy cabinet on Thursday in a triumph made in Japan.The 4-foot-11 inch (1.5m) Yulo trained in Japan under a scholarship from the local Olympic committee and delivered in front of the Nagoya crowd with a technical and precise routine to claim the floor exercise gold.With his brother Karl competing in the same final, Yulo scored 14.666, edging out Kazakh Milad Karimi (14.600) in a cliffhanger.Shoma Tsukiyama took bronze for Japan with a score of 14.566. Only a tenth of a point split the medallists.Yulo became the…
Report highlights growing EV adoption, expanding charging infrastructure and ambitious long-term sustainability targets across the UAE Dubai: The UAE has ranked first among GCC countries and 22nd globally in electric mobility readiness, scoring 53 points in Arthur D. Little’s Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2026. According to the report, electric vehicles accounted for around 9 per cent of new vehicle sales in the UAE in 2025, with battery electric vehicles making up approximately 6 to 8 per cent, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles represented about 2.5 per cent of sales. The report also highlighted the rapid expansion of the…
DUBAI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance to support the UAE’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, announced a partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), aimed at expanding opportunities for high-growth-potential startups and strengthening connectivity across the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the partnership will operate through a two-way referral mechanism. MBRIF members will be screened for introductions to DFDF’s network of fund managers, giving eligible companies a potential route to institutional capital at their next stage of growth. In parallel, DFDF portfolio…
As the world rethinks its relationship with itself, Russian products certified under “Made in Russia” offer a clear and reliable choice – care for yourself, without unnecessary doubts or searching Published: Thu 24 Sept 2026, 11:01 AM How JOMO is changing the way we treat ourselves The world is tired of the race. For years we lived in “get everything done” mode – afraid of being late, of missing out, of not trying something. Social media fuelled that feeling: someone is having a better holiday, achieving more, living brighter. The result – burnout, familiar to almost everyone. This state has…
Suresh Sambandam, CEO, Kissflow. Kissflow, a global leader in enterprise applications, recently announced that it holds the #1 position on Gartner Peer Insights based on customer reviews over the past 12 months in the category of AI-Augmented Low-Code Application Platforms. The recognition reflects the growing voice of Kissflow customers on Gartner Peer Insights, where business and technology leaders share firsthand experiences of the platforms they use to drive digital transformation. For Kissflow, the milestone represents more than a ranking. It reflects the confidence customers place in the platform as organisations look to move beyond AI experimentation and turn AI and…
Phase 2 expansion will increase the hospital to 200 beds and further develop specialist and complex care services in Dubai Dubai: King’s College Hospital London – Dubai has officially broken ground on the next phase of its Dubai Hills hospital expansion. This marks a landmark moment in the hospital’s ongoing growth and its specialist healthcare services in the UAE. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 23 September at King’s College Hospital London – Dubai Hills Hospital, formally marking the commencement of the hospital expansion. Among those attending were H.E. Mr. Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of King’s College Hospital London…
Move gives eligible importers an additional 60 days and aims to ease financial and administrative burdens while supporting supply chain continuityThe declaration applies to customs transactions related to imports for re-export, temporary entry and transit operations, where the existing suspension of customs duties expires between February 27, 2026, and October 31, 2026.Dubai: Dubai Customs has announced a temporary extension of the suspension period for certain customs duties under Customs Declaration No. 17/2026, issued on September 23, 2026, as part of efforts to reduce financial and administrative burdens on customers, support supply chain continuity and facilitate trade flows amid current operational…
MONTREAL, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Elisa Longo Borghini, a UAE Team rider, won gold with Italy in the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada. Italy recorded the fastest time over the 40.6-kilometre course, finishing eight seconds ahead of France, while Switzerland took bronze, 20 seconds behind. Two other UAE Team riders competed, with Paula Blasi finishing sixth with Spain, 1:11 behind the winners, and Dominika Wlodarczyk placing eighth with Poland, 1:49 behind. The event also marked Longo Borghini’s 27th appearance at the UCI Road World Championships, making her the Italian cyclist…