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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments on the US-Iran war that started on February 28]Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced cancelling two flights to and from Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.In a statement, the airline said the regional situation remains fluid, and other SIA flights may be affected, urging customers to visit its Flight Status page for the latest information on their flights.The affected flights as of now are SQ494 departing Singapore for Dubai and Dubai-Singapore SQ495. Customers affected by the flight cancellations can seek a full refund of…

From Aryan Khan’s directorial debut to acclaimed performances by Sanya Malhotra and Jaideep Ahlawat, the IIFA Digital Awards 2026 celebrated some of the standout films and series in India’s rapidly growing streaming entertainment space.Among the biggest winners was The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which bagged Best Series, while Aryan Khan took home the award for Best Direction in the series category.The Netflix show also secured wins for Anya Singh and Raghav Juyal in the supporting acting categories, while Ujwal Gupta won Best Title Track for the song ‘Number 1’.Meanwhile, Paatal Lok Season 2 emerged as another major winner, with Jaideep Ahlawat…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — EMDAD, a leading integrated service provider for the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, has announced its official rebranding to NMDC Emdad. The step comes following EMDAD’s acquisition by NMDC Group through NMDC LTS, fully integrating its established heritage into the Group’s broader ecosystem. The transition will cause no disruption to its day-to-day operations. NMDC Emdad’s existing management team, employees, client relationships, existing contracts and operational facilities remain entirely unchanged, ensuring seamless continuity for all partners and clients. The new identity alignment reinforces NMDC Emdad’s ability to leverage the scale, technical depth and asset…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, inaugurated the third edition of the Horouf & Kalimat – Early Childhood Literacy Conference 2026 at ERTH Abu Dhabi, marking the conference’s first edition in the UAE capital since its launch. Organised by Kalimat Group in strategic partnership with the National Academy for Childhood Development, the conference is supported by the Ministry of Education and IFA Hotels & Resorts as main sponsors. The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and the ZAI Centre for Arabic Language Research at Zayed University are…

The A Team clinched the Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC) Season 3 title with a thrilling win over defending champions Noble Legacy Masters in a dramatic finish.The A Team overcame Noble Legacy Masters on a back-nine countback at Emirates Golf Club’s Faldo Course.The third season of the tournament saw 10 teams vie for glory across four rounds at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club.The A Team and Noble Legacy were tied at 795 points after four rounds as the officials checked back-nine scores to announce the winners.After a long, anxious…

PureHealth reported a 14.1 per cent increase in net profit to Dh1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2026, supported by the expansion of its international healthcare business, higher patient volumes in the UAE and continued growth in insurance operations. The Abu Dhabi-listed healthcare group’s revenue rose 11.5 per cent year-on-year to Dh22.4 billion, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation increased 20.4 per cent to Dh4.2 billion. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Its Ebitda margin widened to 18.6 per cent from 17.3 per cent a year earlier, reflecting improved…

Motorists using one of Dubai’s busiest junctions can now expect a very different drive through the World Trade Centre area, as the final bridge under the Dh696-million development project opens on Friday, October 30. The former World Trade Centre roundabout, which was an oval driveway, has been removed and replaced with a surface-level intersection supported by five bridges. The change is designed to cut average waiting time from up to 12 minutes to about 90 seconds. Final bridge opens The final 1,000-metre, two-lane bridge will carry traffic from Al Majlis Street towards 2nd December Street. It can handle around 3,000…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will participate in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026), taking place from 2nd to 5th November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During the event, the Ministry will highlight the UAE’s policies to meet growing energy demand, diversify energy sources, and improve energy efficiency, while exploring partnership opportunities in clean energy and sustainability projects. The Ministry will showcase the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to triple the contribution of renewable energy by 2030, supported by national investments of AED150 billion…

AMSTERDAM, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai South, the largest single urban master development focused on aviation, logistics and real estate, has signed an agreement with Phoenix Aviation for a new airside plot at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH). The development will establish a centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft MRO, cabin modifications and completion and cargo conversion, supporting growing demand for specialised aviation services. The signing ceremony took place during MRO Europe, in the presence of Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South, and Julian Ehrhard, President and CEO of Phoenix Aviation, along with other senior executives from…

Flydubai has cancelled all flights to Abha, Dammam and Riyadh up to and including November 1 due to the ongoing Houthi attacks targeting Saudi airports, the airline said.A flydubai spokesperson said the carrier expects some disruption to its scheduled operations to Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing situation.“We continue to monitor the situation closely and will update our customers through our official channels regarding any amendments to our flight schedules,” the spokesperson said.Saudi Arabia dealt with incoming Houthi missiles throughout Thursday, intercepting and destroying at least two ballistic missiles headed towards Riyadh.The Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a cruise…