Author: Editorial Team
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…
TOKYO, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided Friday to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 1.0 percent, while lowering its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year. Following a board meeting, the BOJ decided by an 8-1 vote to maintain its uncollateralised overnight call rate at 1.0 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Youth Kickboxing Championship opened on Friday at Mubadala Dome at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation. The championship has attracted 607 male and female athletes representing 51 clubs, competing across 96 weight categories in four kickboxing disciplines. Fahad Al Abdouli, Director of Sports Activities at the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said the level of participation reflects the continued growth of kickboxing in the UAE and the federation’s commitment to providing a competitive environment that helps young athletes develop their skills.…
When Dubai resident Devyani’s second child developed epilepsy at six months old, the seizures set back his development significantly. He was non-verbal, and he was diagnosed with autism. “I didn’t know what autism was,” she recalled. Years of struggle followed. Her son couldn’t cooperate with treatments because loud noises and overstimulation caused him distress. By the time his seizures stopped, precious developmental years had been lost. So, when her third child, Aaron, was born, Devyani watched closely. By age two-and-a-half, she noticed he was terrified of new people and places, uncomfortable at birthday parties, and resistant to anything outside his…