Author: Editorial Team
A 1.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah at 9.38pm UAE time on Friday, October 16, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The tremor was detected by the UAE’s National Seismic Network, which monitors seismic activity across the country and surrounding areas. Source: Khaleej Times
DUBAI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The World Police Summit (WPS) held its preparatory Dialogue session today at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club, bringing together global representatives, including ambassadors, consuls and senior law enforcement officials. The session comes one month before the Summit, which takes place from 16 to 18 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, and is organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB LIVE. The summit will bring together police chiefs, policymakers, international organisations, security…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — The National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded a magnitude 1.6 earthquake off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah at 21:58 UAE local time on 16th October, 2026. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — EFG Hermes UAE LLC (EFG Hermes UAE), a licensed financial entity by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in the United Arab Emirates, a unit of EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today the official launch of its Market Making and Liquidity Provision services on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The new services are designed to support liquidity, deepen market activity, and enhance trading efficiency. Through market making and liquidity provision, EFG Hermes UAE will place buy and sell orders in selected ADX-listed securities, in…
SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — In a strategic move to develop the skills of future generations and strengthen their ability to overcome future challenges, Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, both affiliated with the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, launched the International Adventure and Challenge Programme in Jebel Akhdar, Sultanate of Oman, from 12 to 18 October 2026. The programme brought together 28 male and female members from both institutions for an exceptional outdoor learning experience under the Life Skills Track. It provided an open environment for learning and exploration, enabling participants to move…
UAE residents can expect a chance of rain on Saturday, October 17, as temperatures climb to 41°C in some parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds potentially forming over eastern areas in the afternoon and bringing rainfall. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai could reach 37°C, while humid conditions are expected overnight and on Sunday morning in some coastal and inland areas, increasing the chance of fog or mist. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has spent more than AED177.7 million on monthly assistance programmes for low-income citizens and residents from 2014 to the end of 2025, according to Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, Sheikh Saqr reaffirmed the association’s commitment to supporting people in need and helping underprivileged families achieve self-sufficiency in the UAE and beyond. He said the association’s programmes support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the first goal of eradicating poverty. Its…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced that the AD Ports Group Gran Fondo will take place on 20th December 2026, bringing together hundreds of cyclists from the UAE and abroad for a 154-km race starting at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain and finishing at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Launched in 2022 as the Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo, the event has grown into a major amateur cycling competition, attracting participants from 68 nationalities last year. The 2026 edition will join the UCI Gran Fondo World Series…
ABU DHABI, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Federal National Council Affairs and Chairman of the National Elections Committee, stated that membership of the Federal National Council (FNC) is a national duty and responsibility aimed at representing all citizens of the UAE, rather than solely the emirate represented by the member. His remarks came following the announcement of a federal decree replacing an elected FNC member representing Ras Al Khaimah, with the new member to serve the remainder of his predecessor’s term. Al Owais expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to President His Highness…
SHARJAH, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — Government officials and industry leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) called for adaptive economic policies that expand investment in agritech, waste-to-energy projects and domestic manufacturing, while strengthening supply chains to help economies respond to global disruptions. As the two-day forum concluded, speakers urged greater support for smaller manufacturers, wider adoption of agricultural technologies, more reliable freight networks and closer public-private cooperation to strengthen food security and maintain trade flows. They also called for more effective implementation of economic regulations, stronger investor safeguards and easier access to government services, financing, international markets…