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The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court ruled that a man must return AED20,000 to another man after misleading him into believing that he owned a fruit and vegetable shop and inviting him to become a partner. It later emerged that the defendant was merely a worker at the shop. The court based its ruling on the defendant’s admission that he had received the money. Records show the case began when a man filed a lawsuit against another, seeking repayment of AED20,000, plus interest at a rate of 12%, and requesting that the defendant be ordered to pay fees,…
SAN FRANCISCO: Days after launching its first folding iPhone, Apple acknowledged on Monday that some of the devices exhibit display problems and said it will replace them.Apple started shipping the iPhone Duo last week, with customers around the world lining up for tight inventory after initial online orders sold out in minutes. Analysts have said Apple is likely to face supply constraints because the iPhone Duo, which unfolds like a passport booklet, is complex to manufacture.Over the weekend, social media posts showed the iPhone Duo with cracks and lines in the inner display along the central hinge where the iPhone…
Dubai: The UAE Food Bank and the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reduce food waste and maximise the use of surplus food through the ‘Dubai Weddings’ initiative. The agreement establishes a framework for collecting and redistributing surplus food that is safe for consumption to eligible beneficiaries, extending the initiative’s community impact while promoting food sustainability and social responsibility. The cooperation supports the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 by strengthening community participation, encouraging responsible consumption and advancing initiatives that contribute to food security and social solidarity. Joint awareness campaigns envisaged…
At WETEX and the World Green Economy Summit, Abdulla Balalaa highlighted opportunities to strengthen economic resilience through integrated infrastructure, innovation, and investment DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi this December, Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, called for water resilience to become a central priority in economic and investment planning, emphasising the need to connect water, energy, technology, and finance to drive sustainable growth and strengthen economic competitiveness. Speaking at WETEX 2026 and the World Green Economy Summit (WGES)…
DIP Holding, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market , setting the price range at Dh1.10 to Dh1.15 per share and valuing the company at between Dh9.5 billion and Dh10 billion.The offering will see Dubai Investments sell approximately 1.74 billion existing shares, representing 20 per cent of DIP Holding’s issued share capital. The IPO is expected to raise between Dh1.9 billion and Dh2 billion, depending on the final offer price.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Subscriptions will remain open until November 3 for…
Sylvester Stallone has defended his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone’s casting in Tulsa King, admitting that nepotism played a part in helping her secure the role.In an interview with USA Today, the 80-year-old actor responded to criticism over his daughter’s involvement in the Paramount+ series, where the two appear alongside each other.”First they go, ‘Nepotism is terrible,'” Stallone said. “I said, ‘Oh please, you’re not a good parent if you haven’t performed a little nepotism. Then obviously you don’t care about your kids, because they come first.'”The Rocky actor went on to defend parents who use their connections to help their children.”Of course it’s nepotism,…
Harry Kane became England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s prize for a third time to extend Spain’s domination of the award, thanks to her role in leading Barcelona to last season’s Champions League before moving to London City Lionesses.The first ever Ballon d’Or ceremony on English soil got off to an inauspicious start as the London traffic caused a delay of nearly an hour, with many of the star names arriving late.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Apple unveiled a new version of the iPad Mini with an OLED screen, a water and dust resistant design, and a faster processor, at the start of a week of announcements about new products the company plans to launch. According to the company’s statement, the new device starts at $699 (Dh2,567), an increase of $100 (Dh367) compared to the previous version, and is powered by an A20 Pro processor. The new version is available with storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB. Pre-orders for the device are scheduled to open on Wednesday, with sales beginning on November 6th. The top-of-the-line…
The U.S. Commerce Department recently allocated $389 million in R&D funding to four companies working on semiconductor development. This action was in alignment with the government’s CHIPS and Science Act. In a statement, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick explained the funding “will accelerate American semiconductor innovation to enhance our domestic energy and power resources”. As a condition of the close to $400 million outlay, the U.S. government will receive minority, non-controlling and non-equity stakes in the four companies. Washington-based Helion, which develops high-voltage power semiconductors and advanced energy power modules, will receive the biggest investment at $175 million. Commonwealth Fusion Systems…
AL AIN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — A research team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has developed a photocatalyst that uses light to remove antibiotic residues from water and produce hydrogen, a clean fuel. The project combines efforts to address water pollution with the development of sustainable energy solutions. Entitled “From Polluted Water to Clean Energy,” the project demonstrated the removal of more than 98 percent of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin within 90 minutes under visible light from LED lamps. The experiments also showed that 88 percent of the antibiotic was converted into harmless products, while the hydrogen production…