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The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance ruled that a man must return AED2 million that he borrowed from a woman under an interest-free personal loan agreement for one month. The court found that he failed to repay the amount on the agreed date, despite acknowledging in writing that he had received it and undertaking to repay it in a single lump sum. The plaintiff stated that she had entered into an agreement with the defendant under which she agreed to provide him with financial assistance on an amicable basis and founded on mutual trust, without charging any interest or…
The Tata Group jeweller’s 2026 campaign celebrates the emotions, connections and traditions that make Diwali in the UAE something entirely its own Published: Tue 3 Nov 2026, 8:36 AM There is a particular quality to Diwali celebrated far from the place where you first learnt what it meant. The preparations are the same: the sweets, the new clothes set aside, the diyas arranged with care, but the context has changed. You are not returning to a home that already smells of the festival. You are building it from what you brought with you, in a city that carries on at…
How connected product development can help manufacturers turn changing preferences and new ingredients into practical food and beverage conceptsPublished: Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10:44 AM By: Konstantin Kolesnik | Partner ContentConsumer trends can point to new opportunities, but they do not automatically become products. A flavour gaining attention, a demand for different nutritional attributes or interest in a new ingredient may all inspire a concept. But for manufacturers, the next questions are more practical: how might it work in a recipe, how will it behave during processing and what will it take to produce and package it? Answering those questions…
Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s latest movie has scaled a new box-office high with Jailer 2, the sequel to his 2023 superhit Jailer, collecting more than Rs 8 billion (Dh309.6 million approximately) in collections at Indian and overseas screens.According to data from the box office tracker Sacnilk, the action comedy starring the Tamil screen legend and a bevy of leading actors, has minted Rs 8.08 billion at cinemas around the world in the 18 days since its release. In doing so, Rajinikanth has only bettered his own record, upstaging the collections of his 2018 action-fantasy film 2.0, which previously held the record…
ABU DHABI, 2 November 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Arabian Horse Championship concluded this evening at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy following four days of competition organised by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) as part of its 2026–2027 season programme. The championship featured 500 horses belonging to 267 owners, competing for a total prize purse of AED4.47 million, reaffirming the event’s prestigious standing and its role in supporting and developing Arabian horse shows and strengthening the UAE’s position as a leading centre for the sector. Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director-General of the EAHS, attended the final day’s…
The travelling fans applauded Michael Carrick when he strode to the corner of the Shed End at Stamford Bridge to acknowledge them but Manchester United’s former stalwart midfielder and current manager cut a forlorn figure as he left the pitch after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea on Saturday.A reckless challenge on Wesley Fofana midway through the second half earned Lisandro Martinez a sending off and Chelsea a penalty for their second goal, sealing United’s fate in their ninth straight game without a win in all competitions.The United board decided to stick with Carrick for the Chelsea game despite…
ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (“Alpha Dhabi” or “the Group”), a global investment holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ALPHADHABI), today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026. The Group delivered a strong performance, with revenue of AED 58.3 billion and net profit of AED 12.8 billion, underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and strategic investments in future-facing industries. Alpha Dhabi’s sustained focus on building a globally competitive and diversified portfolio translated into Group revenue of AED 58.3 billion, up 6.1%…
Abu Dhabi: Private schools that apply the British and American curricula have imposed new cybersecurity controls, with the aim of tightening control over students’ use of the Internet, analysing usage patterns, intervening early to monitor dangerous digital behaviours, documenting and recording cyber incidents, in addition to tightening the rules of electronic communication for teachers. These include comments on social media sites, with the aim of reducing bullying, phishing, access to inappropriate content, and protecting the data of the school community. Specifically, private schools in Abu Dhabi informed parents via email that they have implemented a number of new precautionary measures…
Dubai: If you are a senior citizen or resident, did you know that you could enjoy massive discounts, or ride for free, when using public transport across the UAE? The transport authorities in different emirates offer discounts or free rides for users who have a transport card which clearly identifies them as over the age of 55 or 60. The age limit varies between different emirates, but what remains common is that you can easily travel within different emirates more easily as a senior citizen or resident. Here’s how. Dubai – nol card – 50% discount Senior citizens and residents…
According to a recent report from research group Omdia, global smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year to 254.7 million units in Q3 marking the lowest volume for the period in more than a decade. Omdia noted rising device costs and component shortages continued to weaken consumer demand in emerging markets. Distributors and retailers also remained cautious about restocking as higher device costs raised working capital needs and limited inventories. Principal analyst Sanyam Chaurasia said regions which once drove shipment growth faced the greatest pressure on affordability. Shipments in Africa fell 39%, the largest regional decline, forcing vendors to prioritise margins over…