Author: Editorial Team
Pre-booking for VIP packs for Global Village Season 31 will begin on September 21 at 10am, ahead of the destination’s October 14 opening. Global Village’s 31st season will run for more than seven months until May 2027. Under the theme ‘A More Wonderful World’, the family destination will bring back its entertainment, dining and shopping attractions, along with several new additions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. VIP packs Global Village recently released the VIP Packs for the upcoming season, with sales taking place in stages exclusively through the Coca-Cola Arena website. Pre-sales…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region, the UAE Judo Federation has announced exceptional organisational and hosting arrangements for the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026. Hosted by the UAE Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the tournament will take place at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from 29th to 31st October 2026. Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Darei, President of the UAE Judo Federation and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, affirmed that…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, launched with support from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Varkey Foundation, and through a strategic partnership between the 1 Billion Followers Summit and Beast Industries, the global entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), during the Summit’s 4th edition in January 2026, announced a key milestone in its efforts to drive sustainable transformation in a village in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The campaign has established a comprehensive holistic development and empowerment framework for the village’s community, built upon five…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Ram Chandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Paudel and to Prime Minister Balen Shah . Source: Emirates News Agency
Dubai motorists travelling through Oud Maitha, Al Jaddaf, Umm Hurair and surrounding areas can now make key journeys in a fraction of the previous time, following the completion of a major Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) road project. The Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project has increased the capacity of Oud Maitha Road from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour in both directions — a rise of up to 50 per cent — while cutting journey time from 20 minutes to five minutes. The project includes 14km of roads, four upgraded intersections and bridges and tunnels spanning…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Casablanca Anfa dirt racecourse in the Kingdom of Morocco will host the fourteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, with 17 horses representing elite studs and owners from Morocco, the Arab world and Europe taking part. The Cup series continues its global tour within a vision aimed at elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian horse and strengthening its presence at the most prominent international racecourses, alongside supporting owners and breeders and encouraging them to acquire…
A woman who called off her planned marriage has been ordered to pay Dh60,000 to her former suitor after failing to return cash and gold bars he had given her. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court issued the ruling after finding that the woman had acknowledged the debt in writing and later proposed a settlement but failed to honour it. According to court records, the man gave her money and gold after they agreed to marry. He said the cash and bullion were worth a combined Dh67,827. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
Stunning dolphins could be seen porpoising on the glittering surface of the ocean in a video shared by the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi on Saturday. A lucky spotter, Shuaib Al Houqani, originally shared the video of the spotting on September 8. His video has garnered nearly 140,000 views with over 8,000 likes. The Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi also shared that the emirate’s waters are home to the world’s largest population of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority said: “Watching them move so lively across our emirate’s waters…
What does it take to get the right book into the right reader’s hands? That’s the question at the heart of the fifth Sharjah Booksellers Conference, which opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Saturday. The two-day event is being hosted by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will bring together 912 booksellers, publishers, distributors and e-commerce representatives from 99 countries. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA, opened the conference with a message that resonated throughout the packed hall: even in an age of rapidly evolving technology, booksellers remain irreplaceable. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Real Madrid were crowned champions of the inaugural European Basketball SuperCup, held over two days at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The Spanish side defeated Greece’s Olympiacos 93-89 in the final on Saturday night. Türkiye’s Fenerbahçe finished third after beating Dubai Basketball 85-77 in the third-place play-off. Source: Emirates News Agency