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Sharjah Islamic Bank’s profit tops Dhlb for first time

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Sunday announced a record net profit before tax increasing by 36.5 per cent for the year ending 31 December 2024, reaching Dh1.15 billion, while net profit after tax amounted to Dh1.05 billion, reflecting a 24.5 per cent increase.

Sabalenka and Gauff stay on course for Melbourne showdown

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarterfinals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

Indian PM applauds 200% surge in Nagaland startups

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday applauded the flourishing startup ecosystem in the country away from the major business centres, adding that the registration of startups in Nagaland has surged by over 200 per cent in recent years.

Hrithik Roshan receives Global Achievement prize at Joy Awards 2025

Actor Hrithik Roshan was conferred with the Honorary Award for Global Achievement and 25 Years of Excellence in Cinema at the Joy Awards 2025 in Riyadh.

Critics Choice Awards postponed again due to Los Angeles fires

The Critics Choice Awards (CCA), originally slated for January 14 in Santa Monica, has been rescheduled once again due to the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, said the Hollywood Reporter.

Embodying the everyman

Indian actor R. Madhavan, who is gearing up for the release of his movie Hisaab Barabar, says the film resonates with him

Patients opting for eyelid surgery to enhance looks

Docs urge caution, say healing from surgery can vary in complexity

Property buyers prefer areas with easy commutes

Investors shift to locations where overnment initiatives are boosting infrastructure

US small caps lose Trump bump as rising rates sap strength

As investors seek assets that will shine under a Donald Trump presidency, one corner of the US stock market expected to benefit from the Republican's policies has been stumbling.

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club take top honours

The first round of the second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday, after three days of excitement, suspense, and strong fights at Mubadala Arena.

Some UAE businesses, content creators resent TikTok ban in US

As TikTok has officially ceased its operations in the United States, effective January 18, American expats and content creators in the UAE are expressing concerns about the implications of this ban.

Jasleen Royal performs We Pray with Chris Martin at Coldplay's Mumbai concert

Musician Jasleen Royal, who wowed audiences with her performances on India's Got Talent in 2009, was Coldplay's opening act in Mumbai on Saturday.

Is it possible for companies to balance social responsibility with profitability?

Firms such as Meta seen as abandoning staff empowering initiatives may face reputation damage, lose customer loyalty, or struggle to attract talent

Salik's variable rates, with Dh6 for peak hours, from Jan 31

Salik's variable road toll pricing in Dubai will begin on January 31 this year, the company announced on Friday.

Denis Law: The king of ‘United trinity’ who helped Red Devils rise from the ashes

With his eye for goal and effervescent personality, Denis Law was the darling of a generation as the Scotland striker played a key role in Manchester United's rise from tragedy to triumph.

Now, get environmental fines reduced in Abu Dhabi

Residents who have incurred environmental fines in Abu Dhabi are now given a chance to get their penalties reduced in certain cases, authorities announced on Saturday.

Mexican authorities to seal secret clandestine tunnel on US border

A tunnel discovered on the US-Mexico border allowing entry from Ciudad Juarez into the Texan city of El Paso will be sealed by Mexican authorities, an army official said Saturday, adding that its construction was under investigation.

‘Generational problem’: Youth still struggling in pandemic’s shadow

Younger people, who were forced into isolation, took the biggest mental health hit during the pandemic

Nigeria tanker truck blast toll rises to 86, say rescuers

The death toll from the explosion of a petrol tanker truck in Nigeria that killed people rushing to gather fuel has risen to 86, emergency services said Sunday.

Investors reap DH60B profits from Dubai's re-sale market

The secondary property market in Dubai generated capital gains of Dh59.7 billion in 2024, representing 32 per cent of Dubai's all-time high total re-sale value of Dh188.1 billion last year, a report showed.

DRIVING INNOVATION, BUSINESS GROWTH AND CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Through tailored strategies and access to critical resources, the Dubai Hub for Made in Italy by Italiacamp helps Italian SMEs succeed in the UAE’s competitive market

Jason Derulo in Chammak Challo mode

American singer-songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo, best known for the hit Swalla, recently embraced Bollywood fever during his visit to India.

German oppn leader vows to build 50 gas-fired power plants if elected

Opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to be Germany's next chancellor, has vowed to build 50 gas-fired power plants if his conservatives win the February 23 snap election, the t-online news outlet reported on Sunday.

Trump promises to revive TikTok; website restored for some US users

The president-elect says he will issue executive order on Monday expanding time before TikTok law takes effect

US journalist Tice's mum in Damascus, hopes to find son missing since 2012

The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who was taken captive during a reporting trip to Syria in August 2012, arrived in Damascus on Saturday to step up the search for her son and said she hopes she can take him home with her.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts more than 1k times this month

A volcano in eastern Indonesia has erupted at least a thousand times this month, according to an official report Sunday as efforts were underway to evacuate thousands of villagers living near the rumbling mountain.

Don't hold back tears, doctors advise men

Boys often grow up believing that crying is a sign of weakness. While many have considered it a \"norm\" for the longest time, doctors in the UAE have warned of mental health risks associated with such a belief.

Biden pardons five people including late civil rights leader Garvey

US President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two, the White House said in a statement.

Israel must withdraw from south by Jan 26, says Lebanon president

Lebanon's new president said on Saturday that Israel must withdraw from his country's south by the January 26 deadline set to fully implement an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreed last year.

'Superman' Henry Cavill is a proud papa

Congratulations are in order for Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso, as they have officially welcomed their first child into the world. While no additional details regarding the baby's name, gender, or birth date have been revealed, the couple was spotted in Australia on January 18 pushing a baby stroller, reported People magazine.