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The Economic Offences Wing of India matter concerning Sukesh Chandrashekhar was listed on Monday before the Rouse Avenue Court, Delhi, where Nora Fatehi was summoned as a witness.Her advocates appeared before the court and submitted that she had received the summons at very short notice and was unable to attend due to prior professional commitments.An application seeking exemption from personal appearance was filed, following which the matter was adjourned to November 6, 2026, with fresh summons issued for her appearance.Fatehi is neither an accused nor alleged to have committed any offence in these proceedings. She has been summoned solely as…

Cricket enthusiasts, ahoy! You are in for an engaging interview with one of the sport’s legends with Anas Bukhash, the noted Emirati media personality.AB Talks, Bukhash’s popular podcast, posted a short clip on Instagram, with the montage of a pace bowler claiming a batsman and exulting. “Our next guest is one of cricket’s greatest legends! Can you guess who it is?” the post was captioned.Old-time cricket fans, however, may identify the bowler as Brett Lee, the Australian bowling legend, who now calls Dubai his home, reflected in the comments to the post.In March this year, Lee, through a series of…

Malayalam singer, actor and television host Rimi Tomy has found love again, more than six years after her divorce, and is getting married soon.The singer revealed that she is getting married to her boyfriend Libin Mathew, a fitness trainer. The reveal, however, came in phases.”He is not an actor, singer, famous person or a millionaire,” Rimi said in a video on Rimi Tomy Official, her YouTube channel. “He should be someone who can help us grow personally and professionally and give me peace of mind… I just want someone who cares for me,” she said in the video.Tomy stopped short…

The Tata Group jeweller’s 2026 campaign celebrates the emotions, connections and traditions that make Diwali in the UAE something entirely its own Published: Tue 3 Nov 2026, 8:36 AM There is a particular quality to Diwali celebrated far from the place where you first learnt what it meant. The preparations are the same: the sweets, the new clothes set aside, the diyas arranged with care, but the context has changed. You are not returning to a home that already smells of the festival. You are building it from what you brought with you, in a city that carries on at…

Paris Jackson is seeking $600 million (Dh2.2 billion approximately) from her late father Michael Jackson’s estate, claiming that the money meant for her and her brothers has not been transferred to their family trust.According to Page Six, the 28-year-old singer filed court documents in Los Angeles on October 29, asking a judge to order the estate to transfer the money to the Michael Jackson Family Trust.The trust was established to benefit Paris and her two brothers, Prince, who is 29, and Bigi, who is 24, following their father’s death in 2009.In the filing, Paris claims that the trust remains unfunded despite…

DUBAI, 3rd November, 2026 (WAM) — Alya, a new institutional platform for premium residential developments across the GCC, has established its regional headquarters in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), coinciding with Dubai Future Finance Week, as it seeks to strengthen its regional presence and develop residential projects in line with the highest international standards of design, delivery and corporate governance. The platform is backed by Brookfield, a leading global investment firm, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based independent global investment firm, with over US$125 billion in assets under management. Its presence in DIFC places the platform within an internationally recognised financial…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) –UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Dr Markus Söder, Minister-President of the German state of Bavaria, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation between the UAE and Bavaria across priority sectors that support future growth, including the economy, advanced technology, conventional and renewable energy, innovation, and industry. The meeting referenced His Highness’ recent visit to Germany and its positive outcomes in advancing bilateral partnerships. The two sides discussed opportunities to build on…

ABU DHABI, 2 November 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Arabian Horse Championship concluded this evening at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy following four days of competition organised by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) as part of its 2026–2027 season programme. The championship featured 500 horses belonging to 267 owners, competing for a total prize purse of AED4.47 million, reaffirming the event’s prestigious standing and its role in supporting and developing Arabian horse shows and strengthening the UAE’s position as a leading centre for the sector. Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director-General of the EAHS, attended the final day’s…

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (“Alpha Dhabi” or “the Group”), a global investment holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ALPHADHABI), today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026. The Group delivered a strong performance, with revenue of AED 58.3 billion and net profit of AED 12.8 billion, underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and strategic investments in future-facing industries. Alpha Dhabi’s sustained focus on building a globally competitive and diversified portfolio translated into Group revenue of AED 58.3 billion, up 6.1%…

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai will host an international rhythmic gymnastics championship from 5th to 7th November, featuring gymnasts from 11 countries. The UAE Gymnastics Committee, affiliated with the UAE Sports for All Federation, confirmed that the championship will be held in the UAE for the first time and has been included in the international federation’s official calendar. Saeed Ali Al Ajal, President of the UAE Sports for All Federation, said the championship is organised by Wings Sports Academy in cooperation with the UAE Gymnastics Committee, following its official accreditation by the international federation, with gymnasts from 11…