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ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group on Friday announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30th September 2026, reporting revenue of AED33.7 billion and delivering a group net profit of AED9.5 billion. This performance is reflected in the Group’s adjusted EBITDA, which reached AED7.5 billion after excluding fair value changes and one-offs. Reported net profit rose 33 percent pro forma year on year (YoY) to AED9.5 billion, while revenue grew 106 percent on a pro forma basis, following the successful mega-merger to form the 2PointZero Group and the integration of Tendam into the Group. Net…

DUBAI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with a group of Emirati scholarship students currently enrolled in leading South Korean universities and academic institutions. The meeting took place at the conclusion of Her Highness’ visit to Seoul, during which she led a high-level delegation of government leaders and officials. H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed learned about the students’ academic progress, areas of specialisation and experiences of studying in Korea. She was also briefed on the country’s higher education and research landscape. The students’ fields…

ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Arabian Horse Championship opened on Friday at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy, featuring 500 horses owned by 267 exhibitors and offering a total prize purse of AED4.47 million. Organised by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), the four-day championship is using the Society’s Rabdan digital judging system, an electronic platform designed to enhance accuracy, transparency and fairness in horse evaluation. The opening day’s qualifying classes witnessed strong competition, with ALA Hashdeh, owned by Hamdan Mohammed Butti Al Abdouli, winning Section A of the yearling fillies with 90.80 points. She…

BENGHAZI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 17th leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses will take place on Saturday at Al Watan Shooting and Equestrian Club in Benghazi, Libya, marking the country’s second consecutive year hosting a race in the series’ 33rd edition. The Libya leg forms part of the Third Libya Heritage Carnival, taking place on 30th and 31st October, which features 16 races, including 10 on the opening day and six on the second. The UAE President’s Cup race will feature 15 Purebred Arabian horses competing over 2,000 metres on dirt. The series is…

ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The first Emirates Hematology Forum opened on Saturday at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, bringing together specialists from across the UAE and leading international experts to discuss the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, including advances in immunotherapies, targeted treatments and emerging cellular therapies. The programme will explore emerging treatment strategies for multiple myeloma, including immunotherapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), as well as approaches to sequencing treatments according to patients’ conditions and responses. Sessions will also address advances in lymphoma and leukaemia management, the potential for chemotherapy-free treatment in selected cases,…

Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai will turn into a cycling track on Sunday, November 1, as Dubai Ride returns for the opening weekend of Dubai Fitness Challenge. The free event has two routes: a 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route for more experienced cyclists, and a 4km Downtown Family Route for children, families and newer riders. Here is what participants need to know before leaving home. Can people still register? Registration is compulsory, even though the event is free. Registration is required, and cyclists must complete it online before collecting their bib. However, cyclists should register immediately and should not assume…

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, best known for directing films such as ‘Kaante’ and ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, passed away on Saturday at the age of 57.Confirming the news of his demise, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit told ANI that Gupta died on Saturday after sustaining a head injury at his residence.Ashoke Pandit, a fellow filmmaker, also shared the news of Gupta’s demise on his Instagram account.In a post, Pandit wrote, “It’s really shocking and sad. Just got the news that our dear friend an ace director Sanjay Gupta is no more. He passed due to a head injury at home. Another talent gone too…

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth Holding PJSC on Friday reported a 14.1 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to AED1.8 billion for the first nine months of 2026, while revenues increased 11.5 percent year-on-year to AED22.4 billion. Group EBITDA increased 20.4 percent year-on-year to AED4.2 billion during the period, with the margin expanding to 18.6 percent from 17.3 percent in the prior-year period, reflecting increased operational efficiencies and a greater contribution from higher-margin international operations. Revenue growth was supported by the consolidation of Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) in Greece and Cyprus, which contributed AED2.3 billion in revenue,…

DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG) convened its 14th Annual Financial Crime Compliance Summit (AFCCS 2026) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai, bringing together industry leaders, compliance professionals and key stakeholders from across the UAE’s exchange, remittance and wider financial services sector. The Summit provided a dedicated platform to examine developments shaping financial crime compliance and their implications for exchange and remittance businesses operating in an increasingly complex financial environment. The discussions at the summit reflected the broader direction set by the UAE’s regulatory authorities to strengthen the resilience, integrity and competitiveness of…

DUBAI, 30th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the sixth season of the Farmers’ Market, offering Emirati farmers and local businesses opportunities to showcase their products and sell directly to consumers. The market will run from 28th November 2026 to 31st January 2027 at Quranic Park in Al Khawaneej, operating every Saturday and Sunday. The new season will feature 52 Emirati farmers and local businesses, representing an approximately 24 percent increase in participation compared with the previous season, which attracted 393,467 visitors. For the first time, the market will also introduce 10 dedicated spaces for children…