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The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC Gas company said on Tuesday that it had signed a five-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with France’s TotalEnergies.The Emirati state gas company said it will provide up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG.TotalEnergies said it expected the first deliveries to arrive this year. “Global demand for LNG continues to grow, and ADNOC Gas is well positioned to capture that opportunity,” CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi said in a statement.Europe is entering winter with its lowest level of natural gas reserves since 2013, the International Energy Agency warned on Tuesday.Europe’s natural gas storage reservoirs were 75…

Three daily bus services will connect Dubai and Ajman to the fair, while shuttle buses will ferry visitors from additional parking areas to Expo Centre Sharjah. Visitors heading to the Sharjah International Book Fair will have access to daily buses from Dubai and Ajman, free boat rides and additional free parking, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced. The transport services will operate throughout the fair, giving residents of Sharjah and neighbouring emirates more options to reach Expo Centre Sharjah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Buses from Dubai and Ajman Buses will…

ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) – ADIPEC 2026 is creating opportunities for partnerships and business expansion in the energy sector by bringing together international companies, service providers and investors to explore joint ventures and strengthen their presence in local, regional and international markets. Mohamed Elsayed, Chief Operating Officer of NMDC LTS, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that participation in ADIPEC enables the company to strengthen partnerships, engage with suppliers and potential customers, and explore opportunities to expand its energy-related logistics and technical services. He said the company has nearly 15 years of experience in logistics and technical services,…

Dubai is set to become the global stage for school esports, with the city hosting the world’s first international esports competition open to students from all types of schools, including government-run, state-funded and private institutions.Registration has opened for ‘EGAMES DUBAI27’, which will bring together students from different countries to compete in esports tournaments, represent their schools and nations, and vie for the title of EGAMES World Champion.The initiative has been co-created by Varkey Group and the British Esports Federation, with support from national esports federations and education institutions. Fourteen national esports federations have already committed to the competition, including the…

When Samar first noticed pain and swelling in her breast, she thought it was just another change that came with pregnancy. She was five months pregnant and preparing to welcome her fourth child. Breast cancer was the last thing on her mind. But what she believed were normal changes in her body turned out to be signs of stage 3 breast cancer. For the 40-year-old Jordanian mother living in the UAE, the diagnosis brought two fears of what would happen to her, and whether her unborn baby would survive the treatment she needed. “At first, I thought the pain and…

SHARJAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and Honorary President of the Emirates Writers Union, met on Tuesday morning with Dr Sultan Al Amimi, Chairman of the Union’s Board of Directors, and its board members, in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority. The meeting took place at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City. Culture and support for emerging talent At the beginning of the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan welcomed those present, highlighting the significant…

Part entertainer, part enigma, Glenn Maxwell will go down in cricket folklore as the game’s great what-if — a maverick shot-maker whose limited-overs wizardry never extended to red-ball cricket.Where many of his peers stuck to the batting manual, Maxwell rewrote it with his 360-degree stroke-play, which made field settings a nightmare for rival captains.It could not be risk-free, but Maxwell cared little as he pulled off reverse hits and cheeky scoops with a gum-chewing nonchalance.Fans expected spectacle whenever Maxwell walked out with the bat and, more often than not, he delivered it with his unorthodox shots.The definitive example came at…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, said Flag Day embodies the values of unity and national solidarity and reflects the pride of the UAE people in their flag as a symbol of dignity, sovereignty and national identity. Sheikh Saud made the remarks as he raised the UAE flag at Corniche Al Qawasim in Ras Al Khaimah to mark Flag Day. The ceremony was attended by several sheikhs, senior federal and local government officials, citizens and residents. “This national occasion renews our pride…

UAE residents heading to the Sharjah International Book Fair have been reassured about the commute, with several roads leading to Expo Centre Sharjah already ready ahead of the event’s opening on November 4. The Initiatives Implementation Authority and Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority have announced the readiness of roads serving the exhibition venue. The arrangements aim to improve traffic flow and make it easier for visitors to reach the fair. A map shared by the authority highlights access routes around Al Corniche Road and Al Ittihad Road, with Al Arab Mall and Industrial Area 7 among the nearby landmarks. Stay…

Longer life needs a plan. As healthy ageing becomes the calling of modern life, the ability to sustain it financially becomes an important talking point. Ten years ago, when Lynda Gratton — professor of management practice; academic co-director of the SARI Foundation Institute for Work, Careers and Longevity, London Business School — co-wrote The 100-Year Life with Andrew Scott, both authors drew attention to the financial implications of a centenarian life. Gratton is now out with Living the 100-Year Life, which updates the central philosophy of the previous book to examine how we can have sustainable careers that can financially…