Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Houthi drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Thursday the Iran-backed group had attacked Taiba electricity distribution station in Madinah two days ago, putting one transformer out of service but without affecting the electricity network in the Muslim Holy City. In a statement, UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. Stay up to date with the…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, said that the UAE has established advanced foundations for supporting senior Emirati citizens and enhancing their quality of life through policies and initiatives that place people at the heart of its priorities. ”This reflects the directives of the wise leadership, which has consistently accorded senior citizens considerable attention, recognising their status and role in the country’s development journey and ensuring an environment that guarantees them a dignified life and promotes their active participation in society,” she said in a message on the United Nations International Day…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026) has announced its network of more than 20 partners and sponsors for its ninth edition, bringing together government entities, private-sector companies and media organisations that connect the Forum’s discussions with sector experience and the needs of investors and markets. The mix of partners reflects the support businesses need when establishing and expanding in Sharjah. Government entities responsible for economic development, trade, planning and real estate are joined by companies in property, logistics and construction, technology and innovation institutions, and business media. Together, they bring the UAE’s government vision…
A new Japanese restaurant has opened on Bluewaters Island, bringing a 19-seat teppanyaki counter, premium wagyu and seafood flown in from Japan to Dubai. Taiga opened on October 1 and is the latest concept from TakaHisa Group, joining its flagship TakaHisa restaurant and Maison Shibuya Supermarket on Bluewaters. At the centre of the restaurant is a 19-seat omakase teppanyaki counter led by executive chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda, also known as Chef Taka and Chef Hisa. Unlike the more theatrical style of teppanyaki often seen outside Japan, Taiga is focusing on the cooking itself, with dishes prepared directly in…
FUJAIRAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Director-General of Fujairah Digital Government, received a delegation from Network International to discuss avenues for cooperation in developing innovative digital payment platforms and solutions, and leveraging advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to facilitate and accelerate the completion of government transactions with the highest levels of security. During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities to develop high-quality digital solutions that support Fujairah’s digital transformation journey and contribute to building an advanced digital payments ecosystem that meets the highest standards of efficiency and reliability, thereby enhancing…
Temperatures over UAE coasts will tend to increase on Friday, October 2, according to the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Highs of 40°C and 39°C are expected in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times in eastern and southern parts of the country. Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow and become freshening at times, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10–25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be rough at…
AJMAN, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman University (AU) has surpassed 10,000 enrolled students for the first time in its history, marking a significant institutional milestone and reflecting the continued trust of students and families in the quality and opportunities offered by higher education in the UAE. The milestone underscores the foundations of sustainable university growth: academic quality, institutional resilience and the ability to prepare students for a changing world. For AU, growth also brings a clear responsibility to sustain the quality, support and learning experience which students and families expect. Founded in 1988 as the first private university in…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, chaired the Judicial Council’s meeting on Thursday morning at the Sharjah Judicial Department. H.H. congratulated the members of the Judicial Council, the judiciary, and the administrative staff on the start of the new judicial year, wishing them success in fulfilling their duties and in continuing their efforts to serve justice and uphold the rule of law, thereby strengthening the standing of the judicial system and its role in serving society. H.H. commended the achievements and…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated in the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026, held in New Delhi, India, bringing together Heads of Tax Authorities and tax experts from ten BRICS tax administrations to exchange expertise, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen cooperation in tax administration. The FTA delegation was headed by Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, and included Saida Kaddoumi Osman, Policy Adviser at the Authority, and Meera Qassim, International Relations Senior Analyst. Hosted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, Government…