Author: Editorial team

Atletico Madrid host Barcelona at the Metropolitano on November 9, with kick-off at midnight UAE time.Barcelona are the current LaLiga leaders, with Atlético trailing by two points. A home win would see the hosts move to the top of the table.According to Play971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, Barcelona are the second-most-backed LaLiga team after Real Madrid.Matches involving the two clubs account for nearly half of all LaLiga wagers.Kylian Mbappé leads player interest, followed by Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.Yamal is the only non-Real Madrid player in the top four.Early market interest…

DUBAI, 6th November, 2026 (WAM) — The global showpiece of half-court basketball arrives in the Emirates tomorrow (Friday, 6 November 2026) as the inaugural FIBA 3×3 World Tour Dubai 2026 tips off at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and in collaboration with the UAE Basketball Association, the two-day spectacle will bring the world’s premier streetball talent to the waterfront venue for the very first time, culminating in Saturday night’s grand finale on 7 November. Details of the tournament were formally unveiled at an official…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two sides discussed the overall situation in the region and the latest regional developments. H.H. stressed the importance of de-escalation and advancing diplomatic efforts in a manner that contributes to strengthening security and stability in the region. Source: Emirates News Agency

The Dubai Media Council visited Seoul, South Korea, from October 26 to 30, 2026, and signed several memoranda of understanding and held series of meetings with leading Korean media and entertainment companies. During the visit, the authority signed an MoU with SM Entertainment Group, one of South Korea’s leading music and entertainment companies. SM Entertainment is known as one of the ‘Big 4′ groups in K-Pop, and has managed some incredibly popular groups including EXO, Red Velvet and Girls’ Generation. The agreement is to explore opportunities in the production of entertainment content and music videos, collaboration in content distribution, talent…

Emaar Properties reported an 18 per cent increase in net profit before tax to Dh19.8 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by strong property sales, construction progress and growth across its recurring income businesses.The Dubai-based developer recorded revenue of Dh37.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, up 13 per cent from Dh33.1 billion during the corresponding period last year.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) rose 19 per cent year-on-year to Dh19.7 billion, with an Ebitdamargin of 53 per cent.Emaar’s property sales…

Sunny Deol’s first appearance as Hanuman in Ramayana Part 1 has gone viral after a post-credit scene from the film surfaced online following its theatrical release on Thursday, November 5.The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, has finally arrived in cinemas, with fans sharing clips from the film across social media.According to News18, the post-credit scene introduces Sunny as Hanuman, although his face is not revealed in the footage.The clip shows Hanuman entering the frame accompanied by dramatic background music before switching to a wider shot of him flying through the air.The brief appearance has…

DAKAR, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Riyan Malhan, a member of the UAE national badminton team, achieved a historic milestone by winning gold in the boys’ singles event at the fourth Youth Olympic Games, Dakar 2026, after beating France’s Mady Sow 2–0 in the final. The victory secured the UAE’s first gold medal in its history at the Games and opened a new chapter in the journey of Emirati badminton. Malhan’s gold is the UAE’s second medal in the history of the Youth Olympic Games, following the showjumping silver won by UAE national team rider Omar Al Marzooqi at Buenos…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed an agreement with H2G Green Ltd and its subsidiary GasHubUnited Utility Private Ltd, alongside MUZN Energy, a subsidiary of SERGAS Group, and Cloud Energy Gas Company (CloudEnergi), during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026). The agreement establishes a cooperation framework for assessing the potential development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to serve the industrial and commercial sectors in Abu Dhabi, including its local production, transportation, and distribution to meet the needs of facilities within the emirate as part of its efforts…

The UAE’s teen sensation Riyan Malhan added a new chapter to the country’s badminton history by winning the gold medal at the ongoing Youth Olympics in Dakar on Thursday.The 16-year-old beat France’s Mady Sow 21-17, 21-18 in the final to clinch the first-ever gold medal for the UAE at the Youth Olympics.Riyan’s Youth Olympic triumph came just over a month after he had made history by winning the singles gold medal at the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships 2026 in Chengdu, China.At the Youth Olympics, Riyan won his group-stage games against opponents from Sweden, Greece and Malaysia before…

A big admirer of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, British trainer George Scott is super excited ahead of the 2026-2027 Dubai Racing Carnival, having opened his new base on these shores recently. Inspired by his success in the Middle East, Scott hopes his second base in Dubai will bring the best out of him as a trainer as he aims to produce winners at the iconic Meydan racecourse. “My interest and enthusiasm for racing in Dubai have just grown over the past few years. We felt it…