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LONDON, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, in London. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to cooperation between the UAE and the United Kingdom, and explored ways to further develop and strengthen ties across various sectors in support of the development priorities of the two friendly countries. At the start of the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated Ed…

SHARJAH, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) launched an engaging promotional event at Sharjah International Airport, as part of this year’s Sharjah Summer Promotions campaign. The event engaged inbound travellers at Sharjah International Airport, extending a warm welcome to the emirate’s visitors while showcasing the wide range of entertainment and shopping experiences available across Sharjah throughout the summer season, which runs until 15 September. The event featured the notable presence of Shamsa, the iconic mascot character symbolising the joy of Sharjah Summer Promotions. Shamsa…

THE HAGUE, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Joe Star was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at its seventh leg in the Netherlands, held on Sunday 26 July 2026 at the Duindigt Turf Racecourse in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of this distinguished global series. The Prestigious Cup continued its distinguished run of success and its strong presence at European racecourses, in keeping with the global standing of an event held under the support of UAE’s leadership. Its commitment to elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian…

The hospital was awarded Institutional Accreditation by UAE’s National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 2:54 PM American Hospital Dubai proudly marked another illustrious milestone by receiving Institutional Accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialities (NIHS). Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani, secretary general of NIHS, presented the Institutional Accreditation certificate to American Hospital Dubai, noting that this accreditation demonstrates that the hospital meets NIHS standards for postgraduate medical education. He said he was delighted to see a private hospital actively participating in healthcare workforce development, adding that academic hospitals play an important role in improving healthcare…

Two participants won Dh100,000 each in Wednesday night’s UAE Lottery draw after matching five numbers and the Lucky Number in the latest Lucky Day Draw. The winning numbers for Lucky Day Draw 260729, held on July 29, were 4, 10, 11, 13, 18 and 31, while the Lucky Month Number was 7. According to results published by UAE Lottery, no winner was recorded for the Dh30 million Grand Prize or the Dh5 million Second Prize. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, two players secured the Dh100,000 third prize by matching five numbers…

ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian hostile attack targeting the brotherly State of Kuwait with drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting group net profit of AED7.7 billion, while revenue reached AED21.9 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached AED5.0 billion after excluding fair value changes and one-offs. Net profit from the group’s businesses increased by 2,301 percent year-on-year, driven by the consolidation of Tendam and the strategic mega-merger to form 2PointZero Group. Growth was also supported by new investments in African financial services, entry into the European packaging markets, and steady operational progress across all verticals. Revenue increased by 2,042 percent year-on-year to AED21.9…

DUBAI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Al Wasl Investment Company announced the signing and renewal of sponsorship agreements and strategic partnerships for the 2026-2027 sports season, comprising 14 sponsors and strategic partners, marking the largest sponsorship portfolio the club has witnessed during a single sports season. This comes within the framework of the company’s vision to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen the club’s investment and commercial ecosystem in support of its sporting and developmental objectives. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai, in the presence of Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Director-General…

Social media users are turning to breathing drills and handheld resistance devices in the hope of building stronger lungs, improving stamina and lasting longer during workouts. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “They do not suddenly enlarge the lungs or dramatically increase oxygen levels in a healthy person,” said Dr Muhammed Aslam, a specialist pulmonologist at International Modern Hospital in Dubai. Structured breathing practice may strengthen the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles, improve breathing rhythm and help people coordinate their breathing with movement, he said. It may also reduce rapid, shallow breathing and…

Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Thursday, July 30, with a chance of rainfall in some parts of the country, the met department said in their latest bulletin. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds are likely to develop over eastern and western areas and could bring showers to affected locations. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Wednesday was 48.6°C in Al Dhaid (Sharjah) at 14:15 UAE Local time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Some parts of UAE will see mercury…