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Collaboration will connect the bank with high-growth startups, supporting the development of AI-driven banking services, digital assets, SME solutions and next-generation financial technologiesDubai: Emirates NBD has announced a strategic partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) aimed at accelerating innovation in financial technology and artificial intelligence while enhancing customer experiences across its banking operations.Under the collaboration, the two organisations will work together to identify, pilot and adopt advanced technology solutions designed to improve the efficiency, quality and effectiveness of financial services for customers across the UAE.The partnership will provide Emirates NBD with access to a curated pipeline of enterprise-grade…

Sheikh Mohammed: Beautiful memories are happiness and energy that drive us to more work, achievement, and success Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared another life lesson on his social media pages, saying that the greatest investment in holidays is not the number of cities we visit, but the number of moments we create with our families. Posting a photograph with his family on a vacation, he wrote on his official X account: “Life taught me that the greatest investment in vacations is not…

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has added Mumbai to its expanding international network, making it the airline’s second destination in India, it announced on Monday. On July 3, 2026, Hyderabad became the first desination for flyadeal flights.Starting October 3, 2026, the airline will operate nonstop flights between Mumbai and the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Five weekly flyadeal flights between Riyadh and Mumbai will operate using a fleet of A320neo aircraft, adding more than 7,400 seats per month on the route between the two cities. As for timing, passengers travelling from Riyadh to arrive in Mumbai will be able to fly there in…

Catapulted into Gen-Z imagination following the popularity of a reworked version of Rambha Ho in Dhurandhar, Usha Uthup has been having a moment in the sun. Not that the legendary Indian singer needed any of this; Uthup, 78, is — and will always be — remembered for her unique voice that set a template for what was then considered “disco numbers” and essentially provided a counter to what one generally heard on radio or in films. Underneath the easy labels, what the audiences then — and Gen-Z now — truly discovered is a voice that is unapologetically, unabashedly joyous. Very…

The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) said the formation of a players’ body in Sri Lanka was a landmark development for the professionalism and growth of the game in the country.The Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association was officially launched on Saturday, with white-ball captain Kusal Mendis named its inaugural president. Its creation comes as Sri Lanka Cricket undergoes a reform process led by a government-appointed committee.”A strong game and strong player representation go hand in hand,” WCA Chief Executive Tom Moffat said in a statement on Monday.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”Cricket thrives when…

ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for Phases 2 and 3 of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project (collectively, the “Contract Awards”). Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, “This is a defining moment for ADNOC Gas.…

There was a time when podcasts were something you listened to on the commute, at the gym or while doing chores. You pressed play, put your phone away and listened. Now, increasingly, we are watching them. Podcast studios have started to look more like television sets, with multiple cameras, carefully designed backgrounds, professional lighting and hosts who know that a facial expression or reaction could become the next viral clip. The shift raises an interesting question: Are video podcasts beginning to compete with traditional TV shows for our attention? Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

ASUS is highlighting a new generation of portable devices powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ processors, designed for users who no longer want separate machines for gaming, content creation, productivity and artificial intelligence workloads. Today’s students, gamers and creators expect one device to handle multiple demanding tasks. A typical user may need to attend classes, create presentations, edit high-resolution videos, stream gameplay, communicate online and run AI-powered applications, often at the same time and from different locations. ASUS devices powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ bring these capabilities together through high-performance processors, powerful AMD Radeon™ graphics, a dedicated AMD XDNA™…

ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the Armenian Prime Minister. Source: Emirates News Agency

Energy company approves $940 million dividend, awards $8.2 billion in Rich Gas Development contracts and delivers earnings above guidanceAbu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas reported net income of $665 million (AED2.44 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, exceeding its guidance range of $400 million to $600 million despite operational challenges and disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.The company also announced a major milestone in its long-term growth strategy with final investment decisions (FIDs) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awards for Phases 2 and 3 of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project.Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer…