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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…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) National Arabian Horse Championship got under way today at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy, with 253 horses belonging to 179 owners representing studs across the UAE competing over two days. The championship is being organised by the Society as part of its 2026-2027 season programme. The opening qualifying classes featured strong competition among horses vying to qualify for the final championships and contend for gold, silver and bronze titles across six categories. The first day featured qualifying classes for female horses, including fillies of various age…
DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — 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, affirmed that, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is advancing plans that balance economic growth with population expansion, enhance infrastructure readiness and service efficiency, and ensure that development translates into the wellbeing of citizens and residents alike. Chairing a meeting of The Executive…
OTTAWA, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended an official dinner banquet hosted by the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, in honour of H.H. and the accompanying delegation, during an official visit to Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the accompanying delegation, conveying his expectations for the visit to further enhance the friendship and cooperation between Canada and the UAE. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed thanks and appreciation to Prime Minister Mark…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer renowned for its luxury projects, has announced that 92% of Phase 2 of Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a waterfront community on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, was sold in under 48 hours of the sales launch, with all townhouses and duplexes sold out. This milestone follows the complete sell out of Phase 1 within 72 hours earlier this year. Emirati nationals accounted for 53% of buyers, while the remaining 47% were UAE residents and international buyers. Phase 2 comprised 619 units, including two-…
DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Agriculture Centre (NAC), as the Strategic Government Partner of Growtech Middle East 2026, played an instrumental role in supporting the exhibition and its associated events, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26 to 28 October 2026. This participation reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to advancing the UAE’s agricultural sector and its ‘Farmers First’ principle, which guides its operations, initiatives and partnerships. It signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with several key entities, including the Abu Dhabi Agricultural Club, Mahsool, ESG Farms Operations (an ESG company), SGS, Tathmeer Agricultural Technologies, and the National…
NEW DELHI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that parliaments play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development through their legislative and oversight functions, approving budgets, and monitoring the implementation of development programmes and policies. These responsibilities help ensure that development outcomes have a tangible impact on people’s lives, contribute to social justice and poverty eradication, and provide a decent standard of living for all. He made these remarks during his participation in the fourth session of the 12th BRICS…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Centre, in collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, will host a Science Talk titled “The Languages of the Cetaceans” on 29th October, inviting the public to explore the remarkable ways whales and dolphins communicate and the latest research into understanding their communication. The talk, taking place at 18:30 at the Centre’s auditorium, will be led by Dr. Olivier Adam, Deputy Director of the Ocean Institute at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, who will share insights into how whales and dolphins use sound to communicate and form social bonds.…
Veteran producer-director BP Singh, best known for his work on popular TV shows like CID and Aahat, has passed away, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said on Instagram. According to the post, BP Singh suffered a major heart attack, following which he passed away on Tuesday morning. Remembering Singh as his “dear friend” and a “great human being”, Pandit wrote, “… A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows C.I.D and Aahat. His work is still & will continue to be an inspiration to generations to come. Was fortunate to be a very close associate of him when he was the…