Author: Editorial Team

DUBAI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched its Jaywan Debit Card for current and savings account customers, supporting the wider adoption of a strategic national infrastructure initiative. Developed and operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, Jaywan is designed to localise domestic card transactions, strengthen the resilience of the country’s payments infrastructure and support the secure processing of payment data within the UAE. The bank said that the initiative supports greater payment sovereignty, enhances the resilience of the national financial infrastructure and contributes to the UAE’s ambition to…

A Dh1-million grant will be allocated for participants in the Dubai Date Festival, as directed by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This is in “recognition of their contributions to preserving and promoting the UAE’s national heritage,” according to Dubai Media Office. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The third edition of the Dubai Date Festival, which was held until July 26, took place at Qalaat Al Rimal on the Dubai-Al Ain Road. It featured 15 competitions that celebrate the palm tree and the people behind it. New…

While the Middle East is focused on the ongoing conflict, the scene outside Etihad Arena on Saturday evening told a different story. By the time I reached the venue at around 6.30pm, long queues had already formed outside the entrances. Fans wearing UFC shirts, carrying national flags and taking pictures with fighter posters waited to enter. Within an hour, the arena was full. Earlier on Saturday, I had met supporters who had travelled from Oman, India, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ghana and Russia’s Dagestan. Some had driven for hours, while others had crossed continents just to spend one evening watching the UFC…

Dubai has opened an integrated pet shelter in Warsan, complete with a new digital platform that allows residents to browse rescued cats and dogs available for adoption before visiting the facility. The new shelter, located at the Birds and Pets Market in Warsan, is designed to care for stray and lost companion animals, providing veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, grooming and adoption services under one roof. Residents interested in adopting a pet can use the online platform to view animals available for adoption, along with details about their health and behaviour, helping them make informed decisions before completing the process. Stay up…

[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] For many UAE families, the question is no longer whether children are online but how safely they are navigating the digital world. As the country moves to tighten controls on children’s use of social media, experts are urging parents to look beyond age limits and focus on the habits,…

Hidden deep within Fujairah’s Hajar Mountains, clear water slips through rocky channels, springs rise from the arid landscape and a natural waterfall continues to flow even through the fiercest months of the UAE summer. For years, Wadi Wurayah, the secluded mountain ecosystem, was largely beyond the public’s reach. Its trails, freshwater pools and rugged valleys were left undisturbed as scientists studied its wildlife and authorities worked to restore and protect its fragile habitats. Wadi Wurayah, recently inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List, has been open to members of the public through controlled group visits since January 2026, a top…

Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents of a rise in electronic fraud and financial scams during the salary payment period, urging the public to remain vigilant, avoid suspicious links and misleading offers, and deal only with official and trusted entities. Police said scammers use a range of tactics to target victims, including fake property listings, bogus residency and visa services, fraudulent job advertisements, fake labour supply offers, unauthorised insurance products, and false claims about vehicles seized by Abu Dhabi Customs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Fraudsters also lure victims with fake investment…

ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Masdar City Free Zone (MCFZ) has opened two new representative offices in China, in Shanghai and Shenzhen, bringing its total presence in the country to three offices within a year, as the free zone looks to deepen ties with Chinese companies expanding into the Gulf. The expansion builds on the success of Masdar City’s first international office, opened at Suzhou Industrial Park in December 2025, its first outside the UAE. In the months since, more than 15 Chinese companies have registered with Masdar City Free Zone, a signal of the demand the new…

DUBAI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a significant new achievement in human capital management, after attaining the “Advanced” level in human resources practices and applications under the Deloitte High-Impact Maturity Model — one of the world’s leading frameworks for measuring the maturity and efficiency of human resources functions. The achievement reflects RTA’s commitment to adopting global best practices and strengthening its institutional readiness to meet future requirements. The assessment covered six key dimensions, comprising 22 sub-components, including leadership in HR practices, management of stakeholder expectations, talent management and development, strategic HR roles…

ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) announced record profit before tax of AED7.607 billion for the first half of this year, up 28 percent compared with the same period last year. The bank also recorded profit before tax of AED3.826 billion in the second quarter, an increase of 26 percent year-on-year, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of profit growth. Operating income rose by 12 percent during the first half to AED11.981 billion, while non-interest income increased by 22 percent to AED4.510 billion, accounting for 38 percent of total operating income, supported by higher fee,…