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DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Finance (DOF) will participate in Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 under the theme Artificial Intelligence for Financial Innovation, showcasing initiatives and solutions that advance public finance and digital payments. The event takes place on 2–3 November at Madinat Jumeirah. At the fourth edition of the annual summit, DOF will explore the future of Dubai’s cashless payments ecosystem, building on the recently announced results of the Dubai Cashless Strategy. Its showcase will also feature DP3, the platform for managing public-private partnership projects, and AIltizam, DOF’s AI platform for supporting compliance with financial legislation and regulations.…
Dubai: As part of the Al Owais Film Club’s activities, the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation organised the red-carpet premiere of the documentary Samson of Arabia: The Story of a Hero from the UAE, by Emirati director and writer Nasser Al Dhaheri, on the evening of Saturday, 31 October 2026, at VOX Cinemas in Wafi City, Dubai. The screening was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation; Abdul Hamid Ahmad, Secretary-General of the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation; Dr Fatma Al Sayegh, member of the Board of…
Home UAE Dubai requires KHDA approval for teachers delivering Islamic education to children aged four to six Early childhood institutions must meet teacher qualification, language, assessment and documentation requirements under KHDA guidance By Mohammed IbrahimPublished: 1 November 2026, 13:06 (UAE)Updated: 1 November 2026, 13:32 (UAE)3 min read The requirement forms part of KHDA’s “Guide to Implementing Islamic Education in Early Childhood”, which sets out requirements covering teacher accreditation, children’s grouping, language of instruction, monitoring of learning progress and documentation of compliance. AI generated image used for illustrative purpose. Source: Emirates 24|7
As businesses across the Middle East navigate evolving regional circumstances, 47 per cent of businesses in the region face a ‘resilience gap,’ according to research by insurance brokerage Lockton.On the other hand, just 39 per cent of businesses consider themselves to be “very” prepared for significant business disruption, according to Lockton’s Workforce Resilience report, which surveyed 140 HR and business leaders across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Meanwhile, the report also found that 86 per cent of businesses consider their workforce-related risks to be ‘well understood’,…
The long-running series Criminal Minds: Evolution will end its run with its upcoming 20th season. According to Variety, the long-running procedural was originally revived for Season 16 at the streamer back in 2022. Season 19 aired between May and July earlier this year. Season 20 does not yet have a premiere date, but will air in 2027.“It’s hard to put into words what Criminal Minds has meant to all of us who have been fortunate enough to be part of this extraordinary journey, first on CBS for 15 seasons and then on Paramount+ for five,” said Erica Messer, the series’ showrunner…
(L-R) Aurelien Dif, Commercial Director DTE (EMEA and APAC) at Beontag & Steve Lockie, Managing Director of TechBridge MEA. TechBridge MEA, a leading Channel Value-Added Distributor (CVAD), recently announced a strategic distribution partnership with Beontag, a global manufacturer of self-adhesive materials and smart tags including UHF RFID, NFC and BLE, to expand access to Beontag’s portfolio across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The partnership comes as RFID adoption continues to gain momentum across the Middle East, particularly in the GCC markets, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE emerging as key growth markets. Retail modernisation, logistics digitisation, healthcare traceability, aviation,…
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced two new initiatives to further enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s tourism sector.Aimed at facilitating access for visitors, strengthening their connection with the city and providing a seamless travel experience, the initiatives support the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to position Dubai among the world’s top three global destinations for business and leisure.The measures include the launch of the world’s first city-led, invitation-only tourism…
Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance ordered two defendants, jointly, to repay Dh20,726,390 to a company after fraudulently obtaining its funds by misleading it into believing they had substantial investment activities and financial resources capable of generating significant profits. The court also ordered them to pay the company Dh3.5 million in compensation for material damage caused by depriving it of the use of its funds for more than two years. The company filed the lawsuit seeking the return of $5.636 million, equivalent to Dh20,726,390 at the exchange rate applicable when the case was heard, as well as Dh10…
Australia faced mounting calls for change on Sunday after their feeble capitulation to South Africa in the third Test, with former great David Warner leading a savage backlash against the “utterly disgraceful” batting.Needing 288 to win on day five at Newlands in Cape Town, the visitors slumped to 111 all out, not only losing the Test but the series 2-1 after leading 1-0.Rubbing salt in the wound, it propelled defending world champions South Africa above Australia at the top of the International Cricket Council Test rankings.Australia went into the series with questions swirling around its ageing team, particularly the bowling…
DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) and Forbes Middle East will organise the inaugural Future Growth Nexus Summit on 23rd November at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. Coinciding with DAFZ’s 30th anniversary, the summit will bring together senior government officials, leaders of global companies, investors, and experts to examine the future of international trade and the transformations reshaping supply chains and logistics. Discussions will also explore the role of technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and economic policies in…