Author: Editorial team
Not too long ago we followed the same old pattern of the repeated ‘full beat’ makeup style for about 10-ish years when it came to festive, glam, or occasion- based makeup. A thick long wing liner, cheekbones chiseled and brown, a smoky eyeshadow that transitioned from beige to dark brown, and a red lipstick. Sounds familiar? Commonly recognised for its social media trend value, Kylie Jenner with the overlining, Huda beauty with her matte lipkits, and several YouTube makeup artists were responsible in making the full beat go viral. Over the last few years, and more decisively since the…
ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026 judo tournament opened on Thursday evening at Mubadala Arena under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region. The opening day’s lightweight competitions were attended by Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Derie, President of the UAE Judo Federation and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer, delegation heads and federation board members. The tournament continues on Friday with preliminary rounds and finals in the middleweight categories, featuring judokas from various countries. UAE competitors are scheduled…
For someone who defied doctors’ warnings after suffering a serious back injury in his teens to chase his fast-bowling dreams, it’s hardly surprising that Brett Lee has few regrets in life.Injuries continued to haunt him even after he became an elite international cricketer, forcing him to miss several major tournaments, including the 2007 World Cup.Yet, he cemented his place in the pantheon of the fastest bowlers of all time while remaining a vital cog in the great Australian teams of the 2000s.Just a week shy of his 50th birthday, Lee, who is now a Dubai resident, no longer has to…
The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Friday, October 30, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The probability of rainfall persists, partly because of El Nino’s effect, as earlier explained by NCM experts. Convective clouds, which are associated with rain, may form towards the eastern parts of the country. Temperatures are set to reach 36°C, 34°C and 35°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, with the emirates seeing lows of 25°C, 24°C and 25°C respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It will be humid by…
N’DJAMENA, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, has sent a written message to His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, inviting him to attend the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the honouring of the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, which will be held on January 12 and 13, 2027. H.E. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno received the message during a meeting with His Excellency Rashed Saeed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Innovation City Free Zone Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, has launched the region’s first TikTok LIVE Creator Studio, marking a new milestone in connecting technology, talent and the creator economy. The initiative aims to support digital content creation and provide an environment that encourages the growth of the creator economy. The launch took place in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of Innovation City Free Zone Authority; Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of RAK Chamber; Boxia Liu, Head of TikTok LIVE for MENA and Türkiye; Anas…
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a sharp rise in trading activity during the first nine months of 2026, as growing participation from international and institutional investors helped lift total traded value by 22 per cent to Dh162 billion despite a softer performance in the benchmark index.The exchange posted a net profit before tax of Dh586.4 million for the period ended September 30, while total consolidated revenue reached Dh753.2 million. Revenue was lower than a year earlier because the 2025 figures included a one-off gain of Dh461.9 million from the sale of an investment property. Operating income, however, rose 24.8 per…
One of India’s most-anticipated OTT awards is returning to Abu Dhabi, which has also named its headline performer.The International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) will host its digital awards segment on January 22 at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island and noted Bollywood singer, composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya will be its headline performer.The only Indian personality to feature in Bloomberg’s World’s Most Influential Pop-stars list in 2025, Reshammiya’s discography includes more than 1,300 songs in a career spanning nearly three decades.Known for his distinctive voice, Reshammiya started his career as a music director in the 1998 Bollywood film Pyaar Kiya…
ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, the largest dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center in the region, is calling on photography enthusiasts across the UAE to turn their lenses towards the marine world and participate in the One Ocean Photo Contest, held in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards. Open to all UAE citizens and residents aged 10 and above, the contest celebrates the marine environment worldwide as well as across the Arabian Region, encouraging participants to use creative expression to raise awareness of the importance of ocean biodiversity…
DUBAI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) — Construction has begun on two pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah in a project designed to improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic across the landmark destination. It is a joint project by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Holding Community Management. The first bridge will be built near Shoreline, at the entrance to Palm Jumeirah, with completion scheduled for June 2027. The second, at Golden Mile adjacent to the retail frontages, is due in October 2027. Together they will have a combined capacity of 2,700 pedestrians per hour — exceeding current demand and allowing…