Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The call discussed strategic cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of their mutual interests and the prosperity of their peoples. The call also addressed the 2026 UN Water Conference, which the UAE will host in December. His Highness and King Willem-Alexander reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation in this vital…
ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), organised by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. During a tour of the exhibition, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visited the stands of several participating national entities and companies and reviewed their innovative projects, initiatives and smart solutions in planning future cities. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed underscored the importance of investing in the development of…
For Farah Khalid, a Shah Rukh Khan film brings back memories of her family gathered around the television and her father, who died in 2021. The Abu Dhabi resident, who was born and raised in the UAE, remembers a film starring the Bollywood actor as one of the first movies she watched. It was a familiar fixture on television and one of her father’s favourites. “One of the first films I remember watching starred Shah Rukh Khan. It would always come on TV, and the whole family would gather to watch it,” she said. “It was one of my dad’s…
The UAE Lottery has announced the results of its Wednesday night Lucky Day draw, with the Dh30 million jackpot remaining unclaimed. Draw number 260930 was held live at 9.30pm on September 30 and was hosted by Chadi Khalaf. One participant became the lucky winner of the third prize, Dh100,000 by matching five numbers from the Days section and one number from the Month section. Three participants won Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance draw. The winning Lucky Chance IDs were BC2722509, AF0492983 and BV4636560. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. UAE Lottery Lucky…
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (Dubai Ambulance) has announced it will unveil SANAD, a first-of-its-kind off-road, multi-mission emergency vehicle, at the EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The vehicle, designed in Dubai, will be showcased at the expo, which runs from 30th September to 2nd October at the Orange County Convention Centre. It will be displayed and demonstrated daily at the stand of FERNO, a key development partner that contributed essential systems to SANAD’s medical cabin. SANAD is designed for emergency scenarios beyond the capabilities of conventional ambulances, combining an off-road platform capable…
ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Masdar City Free Zone (MCFZ), Abu Dhabi’s premier free zone and a global hub for clean technology, advanced industry and innovation, has signed a Services Agreement with Fazaa, giving eligible employees of its registered companies access to Fazaa’s Silver, Gold and Platinum memberships. The agreement was signed during LIVEX, Abu Dhabi’s inaugural Livability and Investment Exhibition. Masdar City Free Zone has always built its offer around making things easier for the companies based here. This agreement extends that same idea to the people working inside those companies, one less thing to sort out…
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Masraf, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation, concluded its inaugural conference on “The Role of Financial Institutions in Implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025 – 2031,” held at Grand Hyatt Dubai under the theme “From Legislation to Growth and Innovation.” The conference focused on translating legislative and strategic frameworks into practical tools and initiatives across financing, investment, sukuk, technology, governance and cash waqf, to support implementation of the Strategy and strengthen integration between Islamic finance and the halal industry. The conference was opened by Dr. Omar Alderei, Chairman…
When we talk about longevity, the conversation often centres on adding more years to life. For women, however, the more meaningful question is how those years are lived with good health, independence, energy and the ability to continue participating fully in family, professional and social life. In the UAE, female life expectancy at birth reached around 84 years in 2024. As women live longer, the question of how those additional years are lived becomes increasingly important. Longevity should therefore be about more than extending lifespan; it should also be about extending the years in which women can remain healthy, active…
The UAE earned a 1-1 draw with two-time Asian champions Qatar in their final Group B game on Wednesday to set up a Gulf Cup semifinal clash with Oman. Striker Ali Saleh scored the equalizer for the UAE in the fifth minute of first-half injury time after Almoez Ali had put Qatar ahead in the 33rd minute at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The draw ensured the top spot for the UAE with seven points from three matches in Group B, edging second-placed Qatar on goal difference. While the UAE face Oman in the semifinal on October 3,…
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) concluded its participation in the Ru’ya Careers UAE 2026 by honouring the winning teams of the Green Innovation Challenge. Organised by the Ministry, the three-day event aimed to empower high school students to design innovative, AI-enabled solutions to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges. Dr. Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector and Chief AI and Innovation Officer at MOCCAE, attended the final project presentations and the awards ceremony, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 to 30 September 2026. Dr.…