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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…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries during a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of both countries and bring further prosperity and well-being to their peoples. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and…

DUBAI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony honouring government entities, leaders and outstanding professionals who won the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2026. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attended the event. Organised by the UAE Government, the award ceremony was also attended…

While 85 per cent of employees in the UAE use artificial intelligence at work, 67 per cent are concerned that the technology could replace jobs, according to new research by the Oliver Wyman Forum.The findings highlight a growing gap between the rapid adoption of AI and employees’ confidence in their future careers, even as more than half report improvements in productivity and work-life balance.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.According to the 300,000 Voices – UAE Edition report, 48 per cent of employees use AI daily, while 63 per cent use it at least…

As Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Part 1 arrived in cinemas on November 5, several Indian celebrities have shared their thoughts on the film, praising its scale, performances and portrayal of Indian culture.Among those showing their support are Allu Arjun, Rishab Shetty and Anupam Kher, who took to social media to congratulate the team behind the film.Allu Arjun shared a message on Instagram ahead of the release, describing the film as an important moment for Indian cinema.”It’s not just a movie. It’s a representation of our culture and an attempt to raise the bar of Indian films,” he wrote.The Pushpa actor also encouraged fans to support…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — IHC reported revenue of AED100.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 33.2% year-on-year from continuing operations, while profit after tax rose 87% to AED32.5 billion compared with the same period in 2025. Gross profit increased 35.4% to AED25.3 billion, while profit before tax rose 84.2% to AED35.1 billion. Earnings per share increased 129.6% to AED9.71, with return on equity reaching 20.8%. The company said revenue growth was supported by Energy and Mining, Hospitality and Leisure, Financial Services, Real Estate and Construction, and Food, with seven of its eight business segments…

Dubai Police have revealed how forensic experts helped solve murder cases in which killers attempted to make the deaths look like suicide or accidents. In one case, a shower curtain rail helped expose a murder disguised as suicide, while in another, traces of petroleum products beneath a burnt vehicle led investigators to uncover a murder. The cases were shared by Lieutenant Colonel Dr Engineer Mohammad Ali Al Qasim, head of the Forensic Engineering Section at Dubai Police’s General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology, during an episode of the Dubai Police Podcast. He explained how forensic engineering helps investigators examine…