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SHARJAH, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a new initiative for the people of Kalba in the form of a women’s tower which will be constructed in the area near the University of Kalba, across from the clock tower. The design is complete, and work is already underway on the tower’s foundations. His Highness stressed that launching new projects brings great joy to the people. His Highness recalled very happy childhood memories he has never forgotten, memories that remain vivid to this day,…

ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club has announced the expansion of its training and development programmes for young riders and students through the “Fares Abu Dhabi” initiative, aimed at equipping participants with the skills and opportunities needed to keep pace with the remarkable growth of equestrian sports. The initiative is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and in coordination with the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and…

Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac powered by its latest M6 chip, touting faster performance for running AI tasks directly on the devices.The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, while the iMac starts at $1,499.Customers can pre-order the two products from Wednesday in 35 countries and regions, including the US, with availability starting November 6.Apple said the M6 MacBook Pro delivers up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster AI performance than its M5 predecessor, along with up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac.The new iMac delivers…

Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show this February in Los Angeles, the National Football League has announced.Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company has produced the star-packed Super Bowl halftime show each year since 2020, selecting the headliners, but the hip-hop mogul has not previously performed himself at the event.”When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a joint statement.”I couldn’t be more excited for fans…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in support of the development priorities of both friendly countries during a phone call with Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa. The two sides also exchanged views on various current regional and international developments and issues, and explored ways to consolidate regional and international security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency

Since bowlers’ miseries are unlikely to be over in white-ball cricket, we can now only watch and admire as batsmen go on a rampage every time they bat on pitches as flat as the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.In less than a month, teams have twice chased down 400-plus scores in One-Day Internationals.On Tuesday, in the third match of the five-game T20I series between hosts New Zealand and world champions India, openers Abhishek Sharma and teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke the record for the most runs in the powerplay.In what was a make-or-break game for the Kiwis in…

DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has conducted a scientific workshop on the Suhaila Cultural Landscape – Hatta, Dubai to deepen our understanding of Hatta’s history and archaeological significance. The workshop will examine the results of findings from recent studies and excavations and explore international best practices in heritage conservation, management and documentation. It supports the Authority’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with international experts and academic institutions, highlight the significance of Dubai’s archaeological and historical sites, and to enhance the emirate’s presence on the global heritage map. The scientific workshop is being held…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — etisalat today announced its Q3 2026 consolidated financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 19.5 billion, growing 6.9% year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, up 10.0 per cent YoY. Consolidated net profit in Q3 reached 11.2 billion, while consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9% YoY, reinforced by continued progress in building higher-value capabilities across connectivity, sovereign digital infrastructure and AI and by disciplined portfolio management. In Q3, EBITDA rose by 5.1% YoY, reaching AED…

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their courageous efforts to ensure the safety of passengers. The honours were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, who commended the crew’s actions and sense of responsibility. The crew members thanked His Highness the President and expressed their pride in receiving the honour, which…

UAE telecom operator etisalat on Tuesday reported record financial results for the first nine months of 2026, with net profit rising nearly 46 per cent year-on-year to Dh17.2 billion, as the company benefited from growing demand for advanced digital services, AI-related infrastructure and connectivity solutions.The company said consolidated revenue for the January-September period reached Dh57.6 billion, up 10 per cent from a year earlier, while Ebitda increased 10.3 per cent to Dh26.7 billion, maintaining a healthy margin of 46.4 per cent.Third-quarter revenue climbed 6.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh19.5 billion, while quarterly net profit surged to Dh11.2 billion. Part of…