Author: Editorial team

The lessons that shape leadership don’t always come from the boardroom. Some come from losing a parent, raising children as a single parent, or making split-second decisions at a patient’s bedside. For four women leading prominent organisations, these experiences have influenced not just how they reached the top, but how they choose to lead. Speaking at the inaugural Khaleej Times Women’s Power Summit in Dubai on Wednesday, the leaders shared candid insights into their journeys during a panel discussion titled How Today’s Women Leaders Are Building Tomorrow’s Legacy, moderated by Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer at Khaleej Times. The summit…

Gold prices in Dubai traded lower on Wednesday morning after the precious metal’s 24K variant lost Dh2.5 thus far this week and Dh10.75 in one month, giving investors ample relief just in time for Diwali. The 24K variant was trading at Dh486.5 per gram at the open of the markets on Wednesday, down from Dh489 at the close of the markets on Tuesday. The other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were trading at Dh450.5, Dh432, Dh370.25, and Dh288.75 per gram, respectively.Globally, the spot gold price was down 0.66 per cent at $4,034.46 per ounce as…

Ahead of his 61st birthday, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan delighted fans on Tuesday by unveiling a new poster of his much-anticipated film, King.The poster features Khan wielding a gun as he strides out of a tunnel engulfed in flames, creating a dramatic visual that hints at an intense, action-packed spectacle.Sporting an unbuttoned dark shirt that exposes his bloodied chest, the actor appears in a gritty look, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film.King will release in theatres on December 24, 2026, making it a major Christmas release. The film marks Shah Rukh’s reunion with Anand after Pathaan (2023). Sporting an…

DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Reigning T100 World Champion Kate Waugh has praised the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) for encouraging people to be physically active, ahead of her participation in the Dubai T100 Triathlon at Al Mamzar on 14th November. In an official statement issued by the organising committee, Waugh said, “I think it’s an amazing initiative. Getting a whole city moving for 30 minutes a day for 30 days is such a simple idea, but having visited Dubai last year you can really see the impact it’s having.” She added, “That’s what the T100 Triathlon World Tour is…

Mathew Tait, Festival Director of Emirates Dubai 7s, hailed the addition of HSBC SVNS 3 to the UAE’s premier rugby event as a new milestone.Tait’s comments came after the organisers announced that Dubai will host HSBC SVNS 3 alongside the iconic Sevens tournament.The 2026 edition of the Dubai 7s will take place from November 27 to 29 at The Sevens Stadium.“The addition of HSBC SVNS 3 to this year’s Emirates Dubai 7s for the first time is a particularly significant milestone for the event and its overall evolution,” Tait said.“This will be the world’s biggest international sevens tournament, with 28…

JAKARTA, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Vice-Chair of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum, has stressed the importance of cooperation in tax administration among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. In remarks made at the forum, he explained that cooperation contributes to the exchange of expertise and information and the wider adoption of smart systems in the tax sector, helping to facilitate tax transactions and the flow of trade and investment. He also emphasised the importance of joining forces to strengthen the…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced plans to open the Ramhan Island bridge network in the second quarter of 2027, as part of a major strategic project involving the construction of a seven-bridge development connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed highway (E12). The project is part of DMT’s efforts to enhance mobility links in line with urban and economic development across Abu Dhabi. Upon completion, the development will cover more than 166,000 square metres, at an estimated cost of AED 872 million. It also includes three…

Ajman Bank reported a net profit before tax of Dh352 million in the first nine months of 2026, as total revenue rose 12 per cent year-on-year to Dh1.35 billion, supported by growth in customer financing and improving asset quality.The results were announced during a board meeting chaired by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council and Chairman of Ajman BankStay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Net revenue increased 2 per cent year-on-year to Dh670 million, while operating profit before impairment reached Dh340 million.The bank’s total…

Walter Koenig, who brought humour and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek and seven subsequent feature films, has died at the age of 90.”My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today,” George Takei, who starred alongside Koenig in the show and was a long-time friend, wrote on Facebook on Monday. Koenig died at his home in Los Angeles, the AP reported, citing his talent agent.Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry picked Koenig, who had played only a few prior roles on television, when…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the launch of new Air India Express services connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Amritsar, alongside the relaunch of direct flights to Goa (GOX). Both routes commenced operations on 25 October and operate three times weekly, further strengthening air connectivity between Abu Dhabi and India. Air India Express’ latest additions to Amritsar and Goa build on the airline’s significant expansion at AUH over the past 12 months. Since 2025, the airline has launched services to Guwahati, Indore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s connectivity with…