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ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the exceptional success and strong investor demand for the inaugural issuance under the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a second issuance with a five-year tenor. The new issuance aims to broaden participation by UAE nationals and residents in sovereign investment instruments while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global financial centre and a leading destination for Islamic finance. The issuance reflects the Ministry of Finance’s comprehensive financial vision to advance financial inclusion and foster a culture of long-term saving and investment, in line with…

Home Centre is focusing on in-house design, omnichannel retailing and changing consumer preferences as it seeks growth in the Middle East home furnishings market, according to CEO Arja Taaveniku.The retailer says customers are increasingly looking beyond individual furniture items and accessories, opting instead for complete home solutions that reflect their lifestyles and personal tastes. This shift has led shoppers to purchase across a wider range of categories, strengthening engagement with the brand both online and in stores.Taaveniku said Home Centre’s transformation strategy has centred on making the business more customer-focused and easier to shop across channels.“Over the last few years,…

Selena Gomez has opened up about getting older, saying she is embracing the changes that come with ageing rather than being afraid of them.The 34 year old singer and actress spoke about ageing in a new interview with People, where she was named the magazine’s first Beauty Impact Award recipient.“Getting older has been so much fun. I’m not scared at all. I love getting older,” Selena said.She also acknowledged that her appearance will naturally change over time.“Things are going to change and things are going to sag, but you’re alive,” she said. “I think age is just a number in many…

One month into the new Premier League season, excuses about bedding-in processes and newly assembled squads needing time to gel are wearing thin and for Manchester United there is an acute sense of urgency as the international break looms.United are by no means the only ‘big club’ enduring a faltering start to the campaign but after so much pre-season optimism, the spotlight has fallen very much on manager Michael Carrick ahead of Sunday’s trip to Fulham.Only one win in four league games, at home to promoted Ipswich Town, has been compounded by Wednesday’s League Cup exit at home to Brighton…

Dubai Police and flydubai sign MoU to offer arriving passengers discounted Esaad Card access, unlocking deals across 10 sectors including dining, shopping, attractions, hotels, health and travel from day one in the UAE Dubai Police and flydubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will give passengers arriving on the airline special access to Esaad Card benefits. The partnership will bring a wide range of discounts and offers to visitors from the start of their stay in the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, passengers arriving on flydubai can purchase the Esaad Card at a special price. This will give…

KHDA launches four compliance handbooks for Dubai’s private early childhood centres, schools, higher education and training institutes DUBAI: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched four compliance handbooks for private educational institutions across the emirate under the Flexible Regulation Framework as part of the Education 33 (E33) strategy. The compliance handbooks contribute to a dynamic regulatory ecosystem that responds to the evolving needs of the education sector and its stakeholders, strengthens confidence among parents and the wider community, encourages innovation and growth, and promotes effective implementation of education policies. The launch is part of KHDA’s efforts to strengthen…

DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has announced a commitment to a global growth fund managed by Nordstar Partners (Nordstar), a UK-headquartered investment manager focused on AI, FinTech and consumer technology. The commitment reflects DFDF’s focus on the stretch between Series A and Series C, where regional companies must convert early traction into operational scale. Nordstar is led by Managing Partners Eugen Miropolski and Ole Ruch, who came to investing from senior operating roles at Groupon, Airbnb and WeWork, including positions as COO, Head of International and Managing Director. Between them they have managed hyper-growth,…

DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) — DMCC has recorded 9.4 percent growth in its Chinese business community over the past 12 months, as it concludes a three-city Made For Trade Live roadshow across Shanghai, Wuxi and Xi’an focused on accelerating the next phase of China-UAE trade and investment. More than 1,000 Chinese companies are now based in DMCC, with over 60 percent concentrated across energy, engineering and machinery, and technology and telecommunications – reflecting the increasingly industrial and technology-led nature of commercial ties between China and Dubai. DMCC targeted Shanghai, Wuxi and Xi’an for its latest international roadshow to build…

Corey Deng, Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia. With GISEC GLOBAL 2026 held under the theme “Cyber First: The New Digital Order,” Huawei is presenting its vision for the next phase of cybersecurity as the event’s Lead Strategic Partner. The Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) GLOBAL 2026 is underway from 16–18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City. Huawei executives and experts are contributing to keynote and panel discussions on sovereign AI, cybersecurity talent and security operations, cyber resilience, and proactive defence as the region accelerates AI adoption and digital transformation…

There were no initial signs of foul play in the death of an Asian woman at her residence in Sharjah, the emirate’s police clarified on Thursday. Police launched an investigation after the Central Operations Room received a report of a woman found unconscious inside a residence. Security teams and the relevant authorities rushed to the scene, in coordination with National Ambulance teams. A preliminary examination of the scene found no visible indications of criminal involvement, Sharjah Police said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Public Prosecution ordered that the body be referred…