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During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed the strength and resilience of UAE-German relations and their continued development across various fields Berlin: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Berlin with Johann Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting highlighted the importance of the state visit by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the friendly Federal Republic of Germany, describing it as an important milestone in the two countries’ bilateral relations and a key step…

Oil prices jumped 5% on Thursday, with both major benchmarks trading at over $100 a barrel as the biggest spike in attacks on shipping since the Iran war began fed worries about further disruptions to already tight supplies.Brent crude futures were up $5.39, or 5.33%, at $106.60 a barrel by 11:49 a.m. ET (1549 GMT). US oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time since May as West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $5.16, or 5.37%, to $101.21.Brent prices have surged by more than 30% from lows touched in early August as a permanent agreement between the U.S. and…

Fans of Wicked will soon be able to experience both films in a new way, with live orchestra concert screenings set to tour globally in 2027.According to an official announcement from NBC Universal,Wicked and  Wicked: For Good are being turned into live to film concert experiences, with a symphony orchestra performing the scores in sync with the films.The films will be projected on a large HD screen while a live orchestra performs Stephen Schwartz’s songs and the score by John Powell and Schwartz in sync with the films.The first concert, Wicked: Part One In Concert, will have a special preview in San Francisco on…

Fierce rivals on the field and great friends off it, Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar will now join hands for the UAE as brand ambassadors for the ILT20.Two of the fastest bowlers of all time, Lee and Akhtar broke the speed gun in their prime as both hit the 100 MPH (160 KPH) mark in the early 2000s, with matches between Australia and Pakistan often providing a thrilling subplot as they terrorised batters with their hostile pace, bounce and devastating yorkers.On Wednesday, long after their retirements, Lee and Akhtar shared the stage in Dubai for the launch of the fifth…

New listing brings the New Development Bank’s total listings on Nasdaq Dubai to US$3.75 billion under its EMTN programmeDubai: Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$1.75 billion, three-year benchmark bond issued by the New Development Bank (NDB).The listing brings NDB’s total listed value on the exchange to US$3.75 billion under its US$50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, reflecting the bank’s continued use of Dubai’s capital markets to access regional and international investors.The bond carries a coupon of 4.375 per cent and matures in 2029.Issued under NDB’s EMTN Programme, the bond forms part of the bank’s funding…

AJMAN, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ajman Chamber, received Zerihun Megersa Jimma, Consul General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation and develop investment ties between Ajman and Ethiopia. The meeting, held at the Chamber’s headquarters, discussed opportunities across a number of vital sectors, foremost among them agriculture, industry and tourism. It also addressed enhancing engagement between the two business communities and encouraging partnerships between private-sector establishments in the Emirate and their counterparts in Ethiopia. The meeting was attended…

For some Emiratis, getting the perfect cup of coffee no longer means heading to a café. Instead, they are spending thousands of dirhams on machines and learning how to make their preferred brew at home. Obaid Ateeq Alkaabi knows the process well. The owner of Slow Drip estimates that he spent around Dh33,000 on coffee machines, equipment and tools, although the purchases initially had nothing to do with starting a business. “I bought the machines first for myself, not for a business,” Obaid told Khaleej Times. “I wanted to learn about coffee.” A longtime coffee lover, Obaid said making it at…

Hosam Eddin Hashish, Founder and Managing Director of ITFinder. ITFinder, a UAE-focused technology services marketplace, is simplifying how businesses and individuals discover, compare and connect with qualified IT service providers across the UAE. Finding the right technology partner can be time-consuming, particularly for SMEs and organisations without dedicated IT teams. Businesses often rely on referrals, online searches and multiple conversations before identifying a suitable provider. Founded in Dubai in 2025, ITFinder brings service discovery, quotation requests and provider connections together on one platform. It serves SMEs, larger organisations, entrepreneurs, small-office and home-office users, and individuals seeking technology support across the…

Flydubai is expected to be the first airline to shift part of its operations to Dubai’s new mega airport, Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has said, with five or six aircraft set to relocate from Dubai International (DXB) as early as next year.Speaking at an international media briefing hosted by the Dubai Media Office, Griffiths said the move of operations from DXB to DWC would unfold gradually over several years rather than all at once, comparing it to Hong Kong’s overnight relocation of its airport from Kai Tak to Chek Lap Kok in the late 1990s…

The 2026 Emmy Awards will feature some familiar faces, with stars from Charlie’s Angels and Buffy the Vampire Slayerset to appear as presenters.The Television Academy announced its first group of presenters for the ceremony, with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd all included in the line-up.The three actresses are known for starring in the classic television series Charlie’s Angels, which premiered in 1976 and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.Kate and Jaclyn were part of the original trio alongside the late Farrah Fawcett, while Cheryl joined the series in its second season as Kris Munroe following Fawcett’s departure.All three are now set to…