Author: Editorial team

Thousands of kilometres from Abu Dhabi, beneath the waters of the Caspian Sea, lies a gas field whose future is partly being shaped by the UAE. The gas will not be coming to the Emirates.Instead, an Abu Dhabi company is helping bring it to customers in Azerbaijan and Turkey, turning decades of experience in the energy industry into an investment far beyond home.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The company is XRG, Adnoc’s international investment arm, and the field is Absheron, around 100 kilometres off Azerbaijan’s coast.Together with its international partners, XRG is preparing…

Shadab Khan’s maiden century rescued Pakistan from a dire situation and took them to a stunning one-wicket victory over England in the one-day international in Lahore on Sunday, booking the hosts’ spot in the final of the tri-series.Defending a modest 242-run target, England were on the cusp of victory with the home team reduced to 154-9, but Shadab’s unbeaten 113 condemned Harry Brook’s side to a third defeat in five days in the series, which also involves Sri Lanka.England, who failed to defend a 430-run target against Sri Lanka on Thursday, were left stunned as number 11 Haris Rauf cracked…

DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open the final bridge of the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project this Friday, 30th October 2026. The 1,000-metre, two-lane bridge will accommodate approximately 3,000 vehicles per hour, serving traffic from Al Majlis Street towards 2nd December Street. The bridge will improve traffic flow at one of Dubai’s key intersections, cutting journey time from Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street from six minutes to one minute. With its opening, RTA will have completed all major works under the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, which include…

SHARJAH, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced the commissioning of two new 33 kV electricity distribution substations: a substation operating under an advanced pilot system and the first phase of the Industrial Area 3 “A” substation. The second phase of the Industrial Area 3 “A” substation is approximately 95% complete. Work is also underway on 15 substations with a voltage of 33/11 kV, at a total cost of AED381,513,038. Four additional substations within these projects are scheduled for completion this year. The projects will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the electricity distribution…

DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have introduced a new JETOUR G700 patrol vehicle to strengthen security, improve emergency response and provide assistance to visitors at desert tourism destinations ahead of the winter season. The four-wheel drive vehicle, designed to operate across sandy terrain and challenging desert conditions, was unveiled at Al Marmoom Oasis as part of a collaboration between the Tourist Police Department at Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation and JETOUR. The initiative comes as Dubai prepares for increased visitor activity at desert attractions during the cooler months, particularly on weekends and public holidays. The…

Companies and government agencies rushed this week to patch two critical flaws in PHP, the programming language that runs a large share of the world’s websites.The vulnerability to potential hackers was found by using a powerful model from OpenAI in one of the most high-profile demonstration of AI’s cyber capabilities.AFP spoke with Michael Daniel, president of the Cyber Threat Alliance and a former White House cybersecurity coordinator under former US president Barack Obama, about what the episode means as AI tools find software flaws faster than ever. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.Q: What does the PHP episode tell…

Fast bowler James Anderson expressed disappointment on Sunday after Lancashire decided not to renew his contract, bringing an end to a 25-year association between England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker and his home county.Anderson, who claimed 704 Test wickets for England, will leave Lancashire as the county look to move on from the 44-year-old and rebuild their squad for a promotion push from Division Two of the County Championship.The veteran bowler made 112 first-class appearances for Lancashire, claiming 443 wickets, and was involved in their County Championship title triumph in 2011.”I’ve supported Lancashire since I was a kid, and so to…

DUBAI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) unveiled details of the Dubai Food Security Strategy 2030, approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The strategy aims to ensure the availability of sufficient and safe food for all Dubai residents, supporting the objectives of the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051 and bolstering the UAE’s position in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) and the Resilient Food Systems…

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC today unveiled more than AED60 billion in local manufacturing opportunities through 2030 alongside a comprehensive transformation of its procurement, supplier registration and In-Country Value (ICV) frameworks, accelerating the conversion of its business growth into industrial investment, skilled jobs and stronger supply chains in the UAE. Announced at the second Make it with ADNOC Forum, held in the lead up to ADIPEC at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the measures give manufacturers, suppliers and investors greater visibility of future demand and a faster, clearer route to compete for ADNOC’s business. They combine opportunities…

SHARJAH, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by Sharjah Export Development Centre, concluded its trade mission to Ethiopia after holding a bilateral business forum, conducting B2B meetings and engaging with Ethiopian companies to explore potential partnerships across key sectors. Held under the theme “Fostering New Partnerships and Driving the Future Together”, the mission formed part of SCCI’s efforts to enhance trade and investment ties between Sharjah and Ethiopia and unlock new opportunities for Sharjah-based businesses to expand into African markets. During the mission, Sharjah Chamber engaged with several Ethiopian ministers and senior government…