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Tata Group faces a major boardroom clash as Tata Sons and Tata Trusts feud over N. Chandrasekaran’s reappointment, a possible Tata Sons listing, Air India losses and shareholder exit plans, raising uncertainty for the 158-year-old conglomerateIndia’s Tata Group, which owns Jaguar Land Rover and Air India, is facing its worst crisis in years, pitting the board of its holding company against its controlling charity arm and raising questions about the future of the 158-year-old conglomerate.Here is an explainer on the complex dispute that has embroiled the salt-to-aviation group, which has annual revenues of over $180 billion.What is the tussle about?Tata…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second edition of Dubai Mallathon has concluded. Held from 15 June to 15 September, the initiative, organised by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, attracted record participation and a strong community response, strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading community sports initiatives. A total of 160,475 participants of different ages and…
THE WADI draws inspiration from the UAE’s enduring landscapes and the journey of water through the valleys Abu Dhabi: Cosmo Developments, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Flag Holding Group and Reportage Group, has launched THE WADI, a mixed-use residential development on Yas Island with an estimated investment of Dh6 billion. Cosmo Developments is fully managed and powered by Reportage Group. Overseen by Reportage Group from development and delivery through to long-term management, THE WADI occupies a plot area of approximately 140,700 square metres. It comprises 3,950 residential units, including studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, alongside commercial, recreational…
A newly signed agreement between Ras Al Khaimah and a Chinese aircraft manufacturer will bring flying-car testing to the emirate’s deserts and, eventually, a demonstration route between Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. On Friday, Aridge, one of Asia’s largest flying-car companies, signed an agreement with Ras Al Khaimah under the oversight of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority to set up what officials describe as a regulatory sandbox — a controlled environment where the aircraft can be flown and evaluated before any rules exist for wider use. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, the second-largest stock exchange in the Arab region, and Al Ramz Capital announced the launch of Round 4 of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, continuing their joint efforts to strengthen financial literacy and encourage a long-term approach to investing across the UAE. Building on the momentum of the first three rounds, the competition gives new and experienced investors an opportunity to put their investment knowledge into practice in a live market environment. Participants can develop and apply their own strategies while gaining greater exposure…
The UAE flag carrier Emirates has been named the world’s best airline for inflight entertainment at the 2026 World Airline Awards, while also ranking as the second most family-friendly carrier globally, according to results announced by Skytrax.The Dubai-based carrier topped the inflight entertainment category ahead of Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic, recognising its ice entertainment system, which offers thousands of channels of films, television and music across its fleet.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Emirates airline’s inflight entertainment offers travellers up to 6,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music…
Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning Broadway composer who transitioned from chart-topping singer-songwriter to the creative force behind the Broadway musical ‘Spring Awakening’, died on Thursday at age 56, according to a post on his Instagram account on Friday.Sheik died in New York due to cardiac arrest, his mother, Suzanne Sheik, told the New York Times. Sheik’s team did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.”It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik,” the social media post said, alongside a photo of Sheik with a guitar. “The world has lost a singular talent and a deeply…
At a time when the region is still coping with the Iran war, the UAE had just delivered a premier international cricket tournament at very short notice.The Women’s T20 Asia Cup (August 28-September 13), which concluded at the state-of-the-art Dubai International Stadium on Sunday with India winning the final against Sri Lanka, saw the UAE proving yet again its status as a world-class sporting destination.Zayed Abbas, Board member of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), said hosting the Asia Cup showed the country is prepared to stage big events amid the regional conflict.“The Emirates Cricket Board hosting the Women’s Asia Cup…
Knowledge programme featured 10 sessions, covering the future of media professions, younger audiences’ engagement with content, artificial intelligence, digital misinformation, podcasts and the role of Emirati voices Dubai: Dubai Media Academy, part of Dubai Media, delivered a knowledge programme featuring 10 sessions during the Arab Media Summit 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together media professionals, experts, academics, decision-makers and young people, the programme examined the transformations shaping the future of media and content.…
Episodes bring together current and former members of the Award’s Board, past winners, and prominent writers, thinkers and media figures Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the completion of 25 podcast episodes documenting key moments in the 25-year journey of the Arab Media Award. The special series, launched to mark the Award’s silver jubilee, was recorded over the three days of the Arab Media Summit 2026, which concluded in Dubai on Thursday. The episodes feature current and former members of the Arab Media Award’s Board, past winners across various categories, as well as prominent writers, thinkers and media…