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ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to build and strengthen relations with trade partners and leading economies in the world, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is leading a high-level delegation from the emirate to the sisterly Republic of Korea from 15th to 17th September 2026. The visit aims to build upon the Special Strategic Partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, established in 2018, to further cement a future-focused cooperation across vital sectors and industries, including water, healthcare, education, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, energy, space,…

Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…

Fans of Korean culture will soon have a new event to explore in Dubai, with a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 4. Dubai K-Fest will celebrate South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the city. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the event is expected to offer experiences linked to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cuisine and the country’s growing beauty industry. Visitors can expect Korean food ranging from barbecue and ramyeon to popular spicy noodles, alongside skincare, makeup and lifestyle products. The complete programme has…

DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) unveiled three new initiatives on the opening day of its participation at GISEC Global 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to address emerging cyber threats, develop specialised capabilities, and strengthen Dubai’s cyber resilience. At the forefront of the new initiatives is SARAAB, an open-source artificial intelligence model developed entirely by an Emirati team at DESC to detect deepfake videos. It is the first model of its kind developed by a government entity in the Arab region. SARAAB will be made available through developer platforms, enabling AI engineers,…

The UAE’s energy, aviation, government sectors have been key targets for cyberattacks, the country’s cybersecurity head said, adding that cyber resilience is increasingly linked to national and economic security.Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE government, said in a keynote speech at Gisec Global that critical infrastructure is a major target, with bad actors attempting to attack essential sectors like energy, telecommunications, aviation, government and healthcare.He added that artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the cyber threat landscape, as the technology is readily embedded.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“AI is now embedded…

Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are reportedly among the names being considered for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.According to TMZ, both singers are high on Roc Nation’s shortlist of potential performers for next year’s show, which will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, works with the NFL on its live music entertainment and helps select the halftime performer.However, neither Justin nor Harry has been approached about performing yet, and sources told TMZ that both singers are currently considered unlikely to accept the opportunity if an offer is made.Neither artist has previously headlined a…

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls to lead India to a dominant seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20 international and clinch the series on Tuesday.India chased down a victory target of 160 with 5.1 overs to spare to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.Abhishek Sharma, who hit 39 off 19 balls, and fellow opener Samson put on 88 runs to put the team on course. Abhishek started briskly and Samson soon took over to hit the ball to all parts of the ground as he struck sixes…

ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — A high-level economic delegation comprising 15 leading women entrepreneurs from the People’s Republic of China, representing companies and business groups with annual revenues of around 4.85 billion yuan, has begun a two-week official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit is jointly organised by the General Women’s Union (GWU) and the UAE Embassy in Beijing as part of an extensive investment programme covering several emirates to explore business opportunities and discuss prospects for building sustainable economic partnerships between women entrepreneurs in the two countries. The companies represented by the delegation operate across…

SHARJAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, received Marwan Ahmed Lotfi, Director-General of Al Etihad Credit Bureau, along with his delegation, at His Highness’s office. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed praised the efforts of the Bureau in supporting the financial ecosystem and its role in introducing best practices into the credit information sector, improving financial stability and boosting the efficiency of the financial sector. H.H. Sheikh Sultan was briefed about the mandate of the Bureau and the role it plays in the…

BHM Capital Financial Services PSC, the leading financial institution in the UAE capital markets, has commenced operations on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) in Kazakhstan, becoming the first UAE financial institution to operate as a Market Making Member through the Tabadul platform. The milestone marks an important step in BHM Capital’s international expansion and reflects the growing connectivity between the capital markets of the UAE and Kazakhstan. The milestone was celebrated through a joint virtual bell-ringing ceremony between the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX), attended by BHM Capital’s senior management and senior representatives from…