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Gold jewellery demand in the UAE fell 29 per cent year on year to 4.5 tonnes in the third quarter, one of the steepest declines of any major market, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trends: Q3 2026 report.The report said high gold prices, pressure on household purchasing power and geopolitical uncertainty, which has also weighed on tourist numbers, held back discretionary purchases across the Middle East. UAE jewellery demand was also 19 per cent lower than in the previous quarter.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.UAE bar and coin demand…
Paris Jackson is seeking $600 million (Dh2.2 billion approximately) from her late father Michael Jackson’s estate, claiming that the money meant for her and her brothers has not been transferred to their family trust.According to Page Six, the 28-year-old singer filed court documents in Los Angeles on October 29, asking a judge to order the estate to transfer the money to the Michael Jackson Family Trust.The trust was established to benefit Paris and her two brothers, Prince, who is 29, and Bigi, who is 24, following their father’s death in 2009.In the filing, Paris claims that the trust remains unfunded despite…
The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow’s war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday. US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran. Witkoff, in a social media post, said the new Abu Dhabi discussions will cover “post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war.” Stay up to date…
DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Alya, a new institutional platform for premium residential developments across the GCC, has established its regional headquarters in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), coinciding with Dubai Future Finance Week, as it seeks to strengthen its regional presence and develop residential projects in line with the highest international standards of design, delivery and corporate governance. The platform is backed by Brookfield, a leading global investment firm, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based independent global investment firm, with over US$125 billion in assets under management. Its presence in DIFC places the platform within an internationally recognised financial…
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…
ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has announced a partnership with Soro AI Limited, a deployment company of zypl.ai, to introduce AI-powered learning solutions to 250,000 students in Tajikistan, with plans to extend into Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. The partnership marks a strategic step in Alef Education’s international expansion, bringing its Alef Pathways learning solution in English, Mathematics and Science to new education systems. Through the collaboration, Alef’s structured learning content and approach to personalised education will be combined with Soro AI’s local-language technology and AI curriculum expertise to…
Nearly 8.4 million ticket applications have been received for India and Pakistan’s group-stage clash at next year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup, organisers said on Monday.The arch-rivals are set to clash in Johannesburg at The Wanderers on October 10, 2027. The final, hosted at the same 34,000-seat venue, trails close behind with almost eight million ticket requests.Nearly three million fans from 193 countries have applied for tickets in the ballot window, which remains open until November 21, for the tournament co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.More than 120 million total ticket requests have been received for the 14-team showcase that…
ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Wesley W. Simina. Source: Emirates News Agency
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, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) –UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Dr Markus Söder, Minister-President of the German state of Bavaria, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation between the UAE and Bavaria across priority sectors that support future growth, including the economy, advanced technology, conventional and renewable energy, innovation, and industry. The meeting referenced His Highness’ recent visit to Germany and its positive outcomes in advancing bilateral partnerships. The two sides discussed opportunities to build on…