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Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) reported a 10.8 per cent rise in net profit to Dh2.4 billion for the first nine months of 2026, as steady demand for connectivity and digital services supported growth.Revenue for the period rose 6.2 per cent year-on-year to Dh12.3 billion, with service revenues up 6.8 per cent to Dh9.0 billion. EBITDA increased 9.2 per cent to Dh6.0 billion, while the EBITDA margin widened by 1.3 percentage points to 48.7 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The company said the results reflected cost efficiency and disciplined execution as the…

This Halloween, IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai is turning up the excitement with Haunted Town Night 2026, bringing together music, entertainment and spine-chilling experiences for one unforgettable night on October 31, from 8 PM to 1 AM.DJ Bliss and DJ Bader will headline the celebrations, bringing their music to the event. The evening will kick off with a live dance performance by IMG performers in the lobby at 8 PM, followed by DJ performances and additional live entertainment throughout the night.Guests can encounter the mysterious Nightwatcher and Um Al Duwaish, alongside Halloween-costumed characters roaming selected areas of the park.With…

Como’s Nico Paz tormented Manchester United with two goals and an assist as the Italian side swept to a 4-1 Champions League victory on Wednesday, while Galatasaray won a six-goal thriller at Lille.Paz put Como ahead inside two minutes with a curling effort from the edge of the box, setting the tone for a miserable night for United in northern Italy.The Argentine helped double the lead four minutes after halftime, threading a perfectly weighted ball through the defence after a slick exchange of passes. Anastasios Douvikas beat the offside trap and finished first time past the advancing goalkeeper.Paz then robbed…

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi has released a new white paper in collaboration with Knowledge Contributor Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network, setting out four priorities for connecting the Emirate’s capabilities in genomics, health data, clinical research, regulation, and specialist care to translate therapeutic innovation into patient care. Titled The Future of Therapeutics: How Abu Dhabi can help translate the next generation of science into patient care, it examines how health and life-sciences ecosystems can translate scientific advances into therapies that can be developed, validated, and delivered…

ATHENS, 22nd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to begin an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, H.H. Sheikh Khaled was received by George Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. H.H. Sheikh Khaled is accompanied during the visit by a high-level official delegation comprising Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the…

DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), witnessed the signing of three agreements between DEWA and leading global entities during the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026). In the presence of Al Tayer, the agreements were signed by Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, and concluded through Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. Al Tayer said: “We are committed to strengthening our strategic partnerships with leading global organisations and leveraging the latest technologies, solutions…

PARIS, 21st October, 2026 (WAM)– Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) participated in SIAL Paris 2026, one of the world’s leading international food and beverage trade shows, held in Paris, France, from 17 to 21 October. The participation forms part of the Authority’s efforts to attract global investment and more companies operating in the food industry by highlighting the investment opportunities and growth and expansion potential offered by the free zone and the Emirate of Sharjah to companies seeking to strengthen their presence in regional and international markets. At the exhibition, SAIF Zone showcased its advanced infrastructure, industrial…

ADGM Courts is preparing to launch new artificial intelligence-powered services by the end of 2026, as the number of cases handled by the courts continues to rise alongside the expansion of Abu Dhabi Global Market.Speaking at the ADGM Global Media Forum, Linda Fitz-Alan, Registrar and Chief Executive of ADGM Courts, said the courts had recorded more than 900 cases so far this year and expected the total to reach around 1,200 by year-end.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.She said the courts had recorded 882 cases when the presentation figures were prepared, but the…

Screenings of Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 have been halted at York Cinemas in Canada from Wednesday, with the exhibitor citing technical issues related to the delivery of the digital keys required to screen the film.In a statement shared on Instagram, York Cinemas said the decision came despite the theatre chain having fulfilled its financial commitments and payments for the film. It attributed the disruption to the non-availability of valid Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) from North American distributors Shloka Entertainments and Prathyangira Cinemas.“We regret to inform you that Jailer 2 will no longer be screening at York Cinemas effective Wednesday, October 21,…

Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowled South Africa to within sight of a series-levelling victory on the fourth day of the second Test at St George’s Park on Wednesday.Australia were 156 for four in their follow on innings after being shot out for 99 earlier in the day. They were still 170 runs short of making South Africa bat again.Travis Head survived an early chance and was unbeaten on 87. Steve Smith did not come out to bat in the second innings after appearing to be struggling with a neck injury while making top score of 28 in Australia’s first innings.Jansen took five for 33 as Australia crashed to their fourth-lowest total against South Africa and Rabada…