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The UAE is supported by economic transformation programmes, expanding infrastructure investment and growing institutional sophisticationDubai: BlackRock’s Aladdin today released Market Evolution: The Middle East, a new report examining the region’s shift from a source of global private markets capital to a destination for private capital deployment.The report identifies the UAE as the region’s leading private capital market, supported by economic transformation programmes, expanding infrastructure investment and growing institutional sophistication.The report also analyses the allocations, deal activity and investor trends reshaping private markets across the Middle East and shows growing investor conviction, rising domestic deployment and expanding opportunities, particularly in technology…
Global airports handled a record 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, but the aviation sector has entered a more challenging period in 2026, with Middle East passenger traffic falling 21 per cent in the first half of the year amid geopolitical tensions and airspace disruptions, according to Airports Council International World.The 2026 Annual World Airport Traffic Report, showed that global passenger growth slowed sharply in the opening six months of this year after a strong performance in 2025.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Around 4.7 billion passengers travelled through airports worldwide during the first half…
Pamela Anderson has spent the past few years making the barely-there beauty look her own, regularly arriving at red carpets and fashion events with little to no makeup. But for her latest appearance in Milan, the actor decided to switch things up.At ‘Vogue World: Milano’ on September 22, Anderson brought back the glamour with smoky eyes, glossy pink lips and a shimmering gold Ferragamo gown.The 59-year-old actor arrived with her signature platinum blonde hair styled in soft, side-swept curls. Black eyeliner and smoky grey eyeshadow framed her eyes, while a chunky gold necklace and matching jewellery completed the look.But even…
North Korea’s Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women’s 49kg class in Nagoya. In the process she joined an elite club of just four weightlifters who have won three Asian Games gold medals.Ri hauled 94kg above her head in the opening snatch discipline, one kilogramme more than the previous world standard mark of 93kg.She then smashed the clean and jerk world mark of 115kg twice by hoisting 116kg and then 121kg.Her total of 215kg obliterated the old world mark by 7kg.India’s Mirabai Chanu, the…
PARIS, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — A United Arab Emirates delegation, headed by Hamad Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), participated in the Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2026 Conference, held in Paris. The delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, FANR and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC). Co-hosted by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the United States Department of Energy, the conference brought together ministers, senior government officials and nuclear industry leaders to discuss the conditions needed to advance new nuclear energy projects, including financing, supply chains, workforce development,…
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed issues Executive Council Resolution No. 49 of 2026 forming the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Board of Trustees DUBAI: In his capacity as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2026 forming the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, chaired by Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami. The Board includes Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Muhairi, who will…
Security leaders recall his role in strengthening Dubai’s security system, supporting the UAE Armed Forces and contributing to the emirate’s development Dubai: The career of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was closely linked to key milestones in the history of military and security work in Dubai. Throughout his career, he assumed leadership responsibilities in the military and security sectors and witnessed the development of the emirate’s institutions and the modernisation of their capabilities. The late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid received his military education at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom before returning to Dubai…
The agreement aims to combine Ansen’s capabilities in AI-Native Cybersecurity with PwC’s expertise and industry knowledge. Source: Tahawul Tech
The lasting legacy of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in horse racing extended from founding Jebel Ali Racecourse to global wins in iconic yellow silks and lifelong support for the sport The late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may God rest his soul, left a legacy of generosity and lasting contributions to horse racing that spanned more than four decades. He combined the establishment of Jebel Ali Racecourse, one of the country’s most prominent racing venues and widely known as the Family Track, with extensive support and sponsorship of races both locally and internationally. His famous yellow silks…
Gold prices in Dubai eased on Wednesday after starting this week on a weaker note amid renewed inflation concerns and a rise in oil buying interest.The 24K variant was trading at Dh523.50 per gram at the open of the markets on Wednesday, down from Dh526 per gram at the close of the markets a day before. According to data by the Dubai Jewellery Group, the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were trading at Dh484.75, Dh464.75, Dh398.50, and Dh310.75, respectively.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The spot gold price…