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ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has approved a proposal to raise AED1.75 billion through a rights issue, subject to obtaining the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Building on ADIB’s strong growth momentum, the proposed rights issue supports the next phase of growth under Vision 2035, while continuing to create sustainable long-term value for shareholders. Over the past several years, ADIB has delivered healthy and consistent growth, significantly expanding its business and customer franchise while generating market-leading returns and maintaining…
NEW DELHI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Sports, participated in the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting convened in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability”. Led by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector at the Ministry of Sports, the UAE held meetings to advance sports cooperation among BRICS member countries. The meetings also explored mechanisms for exchanging expertise and best practices across priority areas, including sports technology and innovation, traditional and indigenous sports, athlete exchanges, and cooperation…
Aesthetic medicine in the Gulf is entering a more mature phase. After years of rapid growth in clinics, patient demand and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, attention is increasingly turning to an equally important part of the sector: how healthcare professionals are trained. Across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat and other Gulf cities, physicians, dentists, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals are encountering a broader and more sophisticated range of aesthetic treatments. Learning individual techniques is only part of the challenge. Anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, complication prevention and clinical judgment are becoming increasingly important as the field evolves. A Regional Market Entering…
International recognition reinforces Mediclinic’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality endoscopy services across its Dubai network Published: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 9:01 AM Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care. This designation recognises Mediclinic Middle East’s commitment to delivering high standards of quality patient care and safety, while consistently supporting high standards of clinical quality, patient care and safety across multiple facilities. It also reinforces the organisation’s integrated model of care, ensuring patients benefit from…
The council consists of eight members from diverse backgrounds and will operate on a two-year cyclePublished: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 10:25 AM DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has announced the launch of its first youth council, creating a structured platform for young employees to bring forward fresh perspectives and ideas, contribute to relevant initiatives and take an active role in their own development and participation within the organisation.The council consists of eight members from diverse backgrounds and will operate on a two-year cycle. Through regular meetings, leadership engagement and focused…
Madonna and Taylor Swift are set to be two of the biggest names at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with both artists securing multiple nominations ahead of the September ceremony.Madonna leads this year’s nominations with 11, while Taylor follows with nine, with both nominated across several major categories.Madonna is nominated in two of the night’s biggest categories, Video of the Year and Artist of the Year.Confessions II: The Film earned her a Video of the Year nomination, while “Bring Your Love”, her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, is up for Song of the Year.She is also nominated across several visual and…
Gaelic Football will make its Emirates Dubai 7s debut this November, with registration opening for the new competition, alongside WODON3 fitness and Rebound padel.Gaelic Football is a hugely popular sport in Ireland that derives elements from football and rugby.Taking place from November 27 to 29 at The Sevens Stadium, the addition of Gaelic Football brings another international sporting community into the Emirates Dubai 7s Festival Sports programme, with two men’s and two women’s tournaments set to take place across the weekend.Delivered in collaboration with the Middle East Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the competition introduces one of Ireland’s best-known national sports…
OpenAI introduced “ChatGPT for Teens” on Tuesday, tailored for minors with parental controls and enhanced security features in place, as platforms face fierce criticism over the risks associated with AI chatbots.The $852-billion startup faces multiple lawsuits alleging ChatGPT harmed children, as it prepares for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering.The new version automatically engages when a user is estimated to be under 18 or self-identifies their age as between 13 and 17, OpenAI said in a blog post, aiming to encourage critical thinking and real-world support for teenagers.As AI chatbots become more lifelike, companies have touted their ability to serve…
Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has crossed Rs 130 crore, almost Dh50 million, at the worldwide box office within four days of its theatrical release.The film, which also stars Disha Patani, continued its strong run on Monday after benefiting from the Independence Day weekend in India. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 9.25 crore in India on its fourth day, taking its domestic net collection to more than Rs 91 crore by Tuesday morning.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The sequel has now crossed Rs 130 crore in worldwide gross collections and…
Godolphin’s Ombudsman hopes to continue his superb 2026 season by becoming the first horse in 30 years to win back-to-back renewals of the G1 Juddmonte International on Wednesday.Since its introduction in 1972, only three horses have managed to achieve this feat in the showpiece of York’s Ebor Festival.Godolphin star Halling was the most recent to achieve this for legendary Emirati trainer Saeed bin Suroor in 1995 and 1996.Ombudsman was a convincing winner last year when he beat Delacroix.A runner-up in the G1 Champion Stakes at Ascot in October, Ombudsman returns to York in magnificent form, having won all three of…