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XRG is still a relatively new name in Abu Dhabi. Adnoc launched XRG in November 2024 with an enterprise value of more than $80 billion and a mandate to accelerate its international expansion. Today, XRG describes itself as Adnoc’s international investment company and says its valuation exceeds $150 billion, with investments across natural gas, chemicals and energy solutions.What is less obvious is why those businesses belong together. A gas project in the US, an ammonia producer, a German advanced-materials company and investments in energy infrastructure can initially look like separate bets on separate industries. Mohamed Al Aryani, President of International…
Kylian Mbappé has followed a record-breaking World Cup campaign by returning to the cover of EA Sports’ football franchise.Electronic Arts has confirmed that the Real Madrid and France striker will front the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition, marking his first appearance on the series’ cover since FIFA 23. It will also be Mbappé’s first cover under the EA Sports FC branding following the publisher’s split from FIFA. He will additionally appear as the new cover athlete for EA Sports FC Mobile.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“To be featured on the cover of…
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and opted to bat first against India in their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash in Dubai on Saturday.The no-handshake saga continued as India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana once again refrained from shaking hands during the toss.The Women in Blue have won nine of their last 10 T20Is against Pakistan, with their only defeat coming in the 2022 Asia Cup.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp ChannelsHarmanpreet Kaur and Co. head into this clash in a strong position, having won their opening two games and…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Two vintage cars dating back nearly a century are drawing attention at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, offering visitors a glimpse into a bygone era of automotive design and engineering. A 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom and a 1949 Riley RMC are among the highlights of the Sharjah Old Cars Club and Museum stand at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), where the exhibition runs until 6th September. The two vehicles, part of the Sharjah Old Cars Museum collection, have attracted considerable interest from vintage car enthusiasts and visitors…
Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences residents have come to expect. The UAE has transformed how residents access government, banking and utility services, yet estate planning remains a complex and often time-consuming process. Growing demand for faster, more accessible digital experiences is now creating an opportunity to modernise how people protect their assets and secure their families’ futures. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences…
Dubai Police reunite missing six-year-old girl with her family in 30 minutes and urge parents to supervise children closely and teach them what to do if lost A six-year-old girl who became separated from her family in Dubai was reunited with her parents within 30 minutes after police launched a search operation, Dubai Police said. Officers from Naif Police Station located the child shortly after receiving the report. Dubai Police used the incident to remind parents and guardians to closely supervise young children in public places and teach them what to do and who to approach if they become lost.…
Businesses are increasingly relying on third-party providers to run critical services, creating new cybersecurity and resilience risks that organisations can no longer afford to overlook, cybersecurity leaders said.The definition of critical infrastructure has shifted significantly as companies move from proprietary, in-house systems to cloud services and other infrastructure provided by external vendors, experts said during a panel discussion at the third edition of FutureSec, hosted by Khaleej Times.“Critical infrastructure, if I look back 10, 20 years ago, we owned, it was proprietary. Our infrastructure as an organisation, we would have kind of in-house run by our IT teams,” said Dee…
India’s legendary actor Mammootty is set to grace the stage at Sharjah Expo Centre on September 12. The venue is set to host the ‘Rajakeeyam’ show, where several Indian performers will gather to celebrate the Malayalam film star’s journey in cinema, spanning five decades.This year, the stalwart of Kerala cinema was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours, adding to his many accolades over the years. Mammootty who has a repertoire of over 400 films, is also a three-time National Film Award winner, and holds numerous state awards. In Sharjah Expo Centre, the Rajakeeyam show will…
The UAE remained upbeat about their chances of qualifying for the semifinals at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai following their comprehensive six-wicket win over Indonesia on Friday.Having lost to Sri Lanka by nine wickets in their opening Group G game, the home team bounced back in style, bowling debutants Indonesia out for 71 before chasing the total in just 13.1 overs, losing four wickets.Captain Esha Oza led from the front for the UAE, claiming two wickets with her off-spin and scoring 30 runs as an opener to set up the victory.Heena Hotchandani, the left-arm spinner, was one of…
Middle East tensions push crude above $90, with national averages topping $4 per gallon and drivers cutting back amid tight fuel suppliesNEW YORK: With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day weekend, just as political campaigns kick off for midterm Congressional elections.The national average gasoline price will probably hit $4.03 on Labor Day, far surpassing the previous record of $3.83 per gallon set in 2012, said GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan.”Gasoline, while not at all-time records, is at its highest level ever recorded this late in the calendar year,…