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Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in management overhaul, reducing managers by 20% as CEO Dara Khosrowshahi aims to streamline operations and trim workforce by about 10% globallyUber Technologies will cut 3,300 jobs, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, as part of an overhaul, as it looks to reduce the number of managers, the company said on Wednesday.The cuts will reduce the number of managers in the company by 20%, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an email to employees.Uber had about 34,000 employees globally at the end of last year, according to its annual report.The ride-hailing firm’s stock rose 2%…
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure convened the first Executive Technical Roundtable of the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) during Middle East Energy 2026, bringing together senior government officials, corporate leaders, technology providers, and financial institutions to accelerate the implementation of practical and scalable energy efficiency solutions. Held under the theme “Moving Energy Efficiency from Commitments to Action,” the high-level roundtable focused on translating energy efficiency ambition into implementation through innovative technologies, pilot projects, financing mechanisms and stronger collaboration between governments, industry, and financial institutions. The roundtable presented GEEA’s vision and growing international implementation…
‘We do not wait for ideal circumstances to continue delivering achievements. The sky is no limit to our ambition’: Mohammed bin Rashid Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today shared three messages for his team, after chairing a Cabinet meeting. “As we begin our new government season, we have three messages for our team. Our first message: We do not wait for ideal circumstances to continue delivering achievements. Our projects are moving forward, our economy is growing, our markets are operating at full capacity, and our…
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on all persons subject to corporate tax to file their tax returns and pay any corporate tax due within the specified timeframes, warning that late filers risk administrative penalties.Taxable Persons must file and pay within nine months of the end of their tax period, the FTA said.For companies whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025, this means the deadline falls on September 30, 2026.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The requirement extends to exempt persons who are required to register: they must submit their annual declarations…
Netflix is set to release a docuseries about late actor Matthew Perry titled The One About Matthew Perry on October 27.According to a press note from the streaming platform, Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, will serve as a key voice in the three-part series, which will also feature unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family archive.Netflix said the series “traces his journey from rising comedic star to the man the world still loves as their favourite Friend”, while exploring “candid new details on his private struggles, honouring the legacy of honesty and advocacy he leaves behind”.Mary Robertson, best known…
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March and had his driver’s license suspended for five years.”If you were to drive for any reason at all you would go immediately back to jail,” Judge Darren Steele told the golf superstar during a brief hearing at the Martin County Courthouse in Stuart, Florida.Woods initially faced the more serious offense of driving under the influence, but that was dropped under the terms of a plea agreement in which he agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charges…
SEOUL, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) is expanding its global innovation partnerships to the Republic of Korea, opening new avenues for collaboration in research and innovation, technology commercialisation, biotechnology, entrepreneurship and women’s participation in science, engineering and technology. On the sidelines of the Sharjah-Korea Women’s Business Forum, SPARK recently signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Women in Science, Engineering and Technology in Korea (WiTECK), and a separate agreement with the Government of Namwon City and the Institute of Natural BIO Industry for Namwon (NBN). The partnership with WiTECK will explore opportunities for…
AJMAN, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman is welcoming hundreds of specialists, enthusiasts and collectors from around the world for the sixth edition of the Ajman International Coin and Stamp Exhibition, organised by the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media from 2nd to 6th September at Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel. The strong international participation reflects the emirate’s growing position as a destination for specialised cultural and heritage events. This year’s exhibition brings together around 85 specialised shops and 300 exhibitors representing 50 nationalities, alongside more than 50,000 coins, stamps and collectables with a combined face value exceeding AED5 million.…
NetApp®, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, recently announced it has been recognised by Gartner as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, continuing to acknowledge NetApp as a Leader in this market from its inaugural edition of this report in 2025. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analysed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Additionally, the 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Storage Platforms report ranks NetApp first in the Hybrid Cloud Storage Use Case and second in the Hybrid Platform Services Use Case. NetApp believes this recognition validates…
Dubai Police honours Saudi citizen Abdulrazzaq Al Ruwaili for saving a man from drowning in Dubai Creek, highlighting community partnership, safety and humanitarian values Dubai: Dubai Police has honoured Saudi citizen Abdulrazzaq bin Zaal bin Jabr Al Ruwaili for his courage and quick action in saving a man from drowning in Dubai Creek. Brigadier Dr Hassan Suhail Al Suwaidi, Director of Ports Police Station, presented Al Ruwaili with a certificate of thanks and appreciation in recognition of his bravery, humanitarian response and decisive action during the incident. Life-saving act Brigadier Dr Al Suwaidi said Al Ruwaili’s intervention exemplified humanitarian values,…