Author: Editorial Team
In the world of luxury watches, collaborations have become almost routine. Few, however, feel as natural as the partnership between Breitling and Aston Martin. Long before the two brands officially came together, they had been telling remarkably similar stories — of engineering shaped by craftsmanship, of performance tempered by elegance, and of designs that have aged with uncommon grace. That connection can be traced back to the 1960s. Breitling’s unconventional Top Time chronograph appeared on Sean Connery’s wrist in Thunderball, while the Aston Martin DB5 was fast becoming one of cinema’s most enduring automotive icons. They shared the screen for…
For many, Dubai is a city of opportunity. But for some, a dream of building a better future is cut short by unexpected hardship, leaving them unable to return home. Whether they have lost their jobs, fallen victim to fraudulent recruitment agencies, misplaced their travel documents or found themselves in humanitarian circumstances beyond their control, thousands of people pass through one facility each year before beginning their journey home. Hidden away in Al Awir, Dubai’s Center for Harboring quietly provides temporary shelter, healthcare and legal assistance to individuals whose departure from the UAE has been delayed, offering them dignity and…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Core42, a G42 company specializing in AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud, and digital transformation, has published a new whitepaper examining how organizations can scale artificial intelligence while maintaining control over cost, performance, and data sovereignty. Titled Efficiency Wins the Inference Era, the whitepaper focuses on the changing economics of AI inference, the process through which a trained model generates a response or completes a task each time it is used. As generative AI becomes embedded in daily business operations, each interaction consumes tokens, the units a model processes to interpret prompts and generate outputs.…
SHARJAH, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Old Cars Club (SOCC) has successfully concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, after attracting 149 participants and delivering a range of educational, recreational and community activities. The closing ceremony took place at the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum headquarters, attended by Dr Ali Ahmed Abu Al Zoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Classic Cars Club, and representatives from government and private-sector entities. The programme, organised under the guidance of the Sharjah Sports Council and the club’s Board of Directors, aimed to help young people make productive use of the summer break by…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar on Friday announced it has generated AED1.5 billion during the launch of “The Canopies”, a six-building apartment community at Yas Point, the company’s new waterfront destination on the northern shore of Yas Island. The strong sales performance reflects sustained demand for homes on Yas Island and the continued momentum of Abu Dhabi’s real estate market. First-time Aldar buyers accounted for 84 percent of Aldar’s total customers attracted by The Canopies’ waterfront setting, park-centred design, and access to Yas Island’s wider lifestyle and entertainment offering. Forty percent of buyers were UAE nationals, while…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 2026 Ju-Jitsu World Championship will take place in Abu Dhabi, from 1st to 9th August at Mubadala Arena. Organised by the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the championship will bring together more than 1,500 athletes from around the world. The event cements the UAE as a global leader in jiu-jitsu and a centre for hosting world-class international sporting events.…
VOX Cinemas has teamed up with Dubai Economy and Tourism to launch Emirati Chefs x VOX, a limited-time dining experience that brings some of the UAE’s most exciting homegrown culinary talent to THEATRE by VOX Cinemas. Available from 29 July, the collaboration invites moviegoers to enjoy an exclusive menu inspired by Emirati flavours before settling in for the latest blockbuster. Designed to elevate the premium cinema experience, the initiative combines fine dining with world-class entertainment, proving that a trip to the movies can be about much more than popcorn. The specially curated menu features three signature dishes created by renowned…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of Throne Day. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to King Mohammed VI. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. On July 30, 2026, Morocco is celebrating the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne. The King delivered a…
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis MHI, operator of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of the tunnel ventilation systems (TVS) across all underground stations and associated facilities on the Red and Green Lines. The comprehensive rehabilitation programme aims to improve the operational performance of the ventilation systems and enhance air quality, thereby supporting the long-term safety of the Dubai Metro network. It also reflects RTA’s strategic efforts to maintain world-class service standards across the network. Dawood Alrais, Director of Rail Maintenance at RTA’s Rail Agency,…
KYIV, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Matar Al-Khayli presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to Ukraine to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, during an official ceremony held in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Al-Khayli conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya, 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, to President Zelenskyy, along with their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government…