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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becomes chairman emeritus as son Howard Buffett succeeds; shares steady as Greg Abel continues as CEO and succession plan is completedBerkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett will step down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, effective immediately, nine months after handing the CEO reins to longtime lieutenant Greg Abel.The company named his son, Howard Buffett, a director since 1993, as chairman.Warren Buffett is credited with transforming Berkshire from a failing textile company into a $1.1 trillion conglomerate while building an investment philosophy that influenced generations of investors and executives, making…

Winners of various categories recognised for impactful digital content and exceptional record in fostering positive engagement with audiences Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), honoured winners of the sixth edition of the Arab Social Media Influencers…

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India. Sheikh Mohamed also congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, wishing him continued good health and further success in advancing India’s progress and fulfilling the aspirations of its people. Prime Minister Modi thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his kind sentiments and reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit…

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has been ranked number one in TIME’s inaugural Arabia’s Top Companies of 2026 list, published in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. The ranking recognises the top 200 companies across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, assessing them based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth in recent years and sustainability transparency. Among the companies featured, banking and finance was the most represented sector, accounting…

Apple enthusiasts descended on Dubai Mall in force on Friday as the iPhone 18 Pro series went on sale across the UAE, with queues forming before dawn.For 13-year-old Indian expat Hamdan Imran, the day was worth skipping school for. He accompanied his uncle Fazlur Rahman to collect five devices for the family. “I was so excited,” he said. The family has been buying iPhones on launch day for six years. “On the day of pre-booking, I spent half an hour on five different phones to ensure I got it on the first day,” said Fazlur.Some people started lining up as…

Fahadh Faasil is taking on his first lead role in a Telugu film with the upcoming fantasy drama Don’t Trouble the Trouble.The actor has previously appeared in Telugu cinema as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule, but his latest project will see him take centre stage for the first time.Directed by Shashank Yeleti, the film stars Fahadh as Suri, a magician who befriends a young girl named Divya, played by Ssara Palekar.Their story takes an unexpected turn when Divya develops supernatural abilities and is revealed to be a genie capable of granting wishes, leaving Suri caught up in…

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer side beat Mexican club Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium in Florida on Wednesday.Messi, making his 115th appearance for Miami, struck 24 minutes into the annual match between the MLS Cup holders and Mexico’s Campeon de Campeones winners.Casemiro scored Miami’s second goal late on.“Leo told me he’d make me a champion, so he kept his word,” Miami coach Cristian Gonzalez said.Former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward Messi, 39, joined Miami in 2023 and has helped them win four trophies.Argentina’s all-time…

Walking into Em Sherif Deli’s new Al Ain branch, we were immediately met with warm hospitality. Located at Al Mutarid Lifestyle Centre, the restaurant has a casual and welcoming feel, with warm lighting, wooden interiors and both indoor and outdoor seating. It is the brand’s third location in the UAE, following two branches in Dubai, and its first in Al Ain. Once we sat down, the shawarma immediately caught our attention on the menu. Before ordering, we ended up speaking to a man at a nearby table and asked what he thought we should try. He recommended the shawarma and…

By Grade 12, students will progress to designing AI systems and scalable solutions, enabling them to progress from simply using AI to actively contributing to its development Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is advancing the implementation of its comprehensive AI Literacy initiative across more than 170 private schools. The initiative provides a model of AI entitlement that progressively builds students’ capabilities from KG to Grade 12 while prioritising their wellbeing at every stage. In the early years, learning focuses on developing critical and logical thinking through age-appropriate, screen-free experiences before they gradually start engaging with…

The rapid response began when the Command-and-Control Centre at the General Department of Operations received a theft report within the jurisdiction of Naif Police Station Dubai: An electric scooter patrol from Dubai Police’s Naif Police Station arrested three suspects accused of stealing AED 190,000, recovering the full amount within just four minutes of the report being received. The rapid response began when the Command-and-Control Centre at the General Department of Operations received a theft report within the jurisdiction of Naif Police Station. Descriptions of the suspects were immediately circulated to patrols in the area. An electric scooter patrol reached the…