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Massive borrowing by hyperscalers to fund data centres and AI infrastructure is creating a divide in the corporate bond market, with investors demanding higher returns from AI-related issuersNew York: The corporate bond market is increasingly splitting into two camps, with investors showing greater caution towards debt issued by AI-related companies while continuing to enthusiastically back more traditional issuers such as financial and industrial firms.According to portfolio managers and market analysts, concerns are not centred on the creditworthiness of major technology companies. Instead, investors are focused on the unprecedented scale and uncertainty of borrowing required to finance data centres, semiconductors and…

Tickets from Al Yalayis Station start from Dh39, with journeys to Abu Dhabi taking 57 minutes and Fujairah 69 minutes Dubai: Etihad Rail has opened ticket bookings through its website and smart application ahead of the launch of services to and from Al Yalayis Station in Dubai on September 30. According to the booking system, the company is offering two travel classes to cater to different passenger preferences. A Comfort Class ticket costs Dh39 for journeys from Al Yalayis Station to either Mohammed Bin Zayed Station in Abu Dhabi or Fujairah Station. Meanwhile, Premium Class tickets are priced at Dh109…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments amid the US-Iran war.]Some flights to the UAE were delayed by several hours on Tuesday, with some services facing delays of up to 13 hours, while several regional flights were cancelled.Several flights from Indian cities were delayed by hours, with some facing 13-hour delays. Some flights also faced cancellations to cities in the region, namely to Kuwait, Bahrain, and some Saudi Arabian cities.Airlines continue to urge passengers to continuously monitor flight times, available on each airline’s respective website.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

A Filipino story is about to take the global stage, and Filipinos are already seeing pieces of home in it. Forgotten Island, an animated film inspired by Filipino culture, has debuted with a perfect 100% score on film review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its September 25 theatrical release. It is currently the highest-rated DreamWorks animated film on the website. Rotten Tomatoes’s Tomatometre reflects reviews from professional critics, and Forgotten Island had 28 reviews listed on the platform at the time of writing. The film’s early reception also caught the attention of its stars, with Filipino-American actress Liz Soberano…

An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms.Italy-based Fariba Hashimi powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”.”I can’t explain my feelings now,” said the 23-year-old, before reflecting on how she was attacked with stones and trained disguised as a man when she started out in the sport as a teenager along with sister Yulduz, who is also now a pro…

Sharjah Executive Council approves hiring 150 passport control officers at Sharjah International Airport, launches the Khatwa licence for student entrepreneurs SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. The Council discussed a number of government work-related topics and reviewed the public policies of government departments…

ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has recorded its strongest growth since launch, with new arbitration filings increasing by 67 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. As at 30th June 2026, the total value of disputes submitted to arbitrateAD for administration had reached AED985 million, approaching the AED1 billion milestone. The Centre is also managing the highest caseload since commencing operations in February 2024. Since its launch, arbitrateAD has handled 122 matters, reflecting growing use of the Centre by local and international businesses…

Dubai is getting a festival dedicated to curly, coily and kinky hair, with the Dubai Curl Festival taking place next month. The one-day event will be held at Cornelia’s Craft Kitchen in Dubai Internet City on October 10, running from 10am to 6pm. Organised by Oh My Knots, the event is being billed by organisers as the UAE’s first family-focused curly hair festival, bringing together people with different curl types for a day centred around natural hair. Oh My Knots describes itself as the UAE’s first community-led curly hair platform, catering to families with curl types ranging from 2B to…

The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) hosted a dedicated international session on the second day of GISEC Global 2026, bringing together members of the International Coalition for Cybersecurity Workforce (ICCSW) to advance international cooperation and alignment in cybersecurity workforce development. The session focused on strengthening alignment between cybersecurity skills frameworks, professional standards and career pathways internationally, while enabling Coalition members to exchange expertise and experiences in support of a more connected cybersecurity workforce capable of responding to evolving needs. Advancing international collaboration The programme included a keynote delivered by Dr. Bushra Al Blooshi, Executive Director of Cybersecurity Governance and Risk…

The Labour Court found no evidence the employer had paid 12 months of wages, confirming that UAE employers cannot be absolved of wage obligations without written evidence Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ruled that a company must pay a former employee the sum of Dh318,718, representing outstanding wages, end-of-service bonus, and annual leave allowance. The court noted that the case file proved that the company had not provided any evidence of payment of the wages claimed. In detail, an employee filed a lawsuit against a company, demanding that it pay him back wages for 12…