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ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), represented by the Standards Technical Committee for Abu Dhabi Technical Standards, has adopted a guideline to standardise safe fumigation practices for stored food products, such as wheat, grains and flour, from pests and damage, to protect workers, enhance food safety and reduce health and environmental risks. The guidelines establish a unified framework for fumigating stored food products, outlining the roles, responsibilities and technical requirements of relevant entities and facilities to improve operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. They also include requirements for safety, training,…
School bus supervisors should check vehicles at the end of every trip to ensure no child remains on board, while schools should alert parents if a student is absent or fails to board, according to safety guidelines shared by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior. The advice forms part of the ministry’s “Safe Roads for Our Students” campaign, launched through the Federal Traffic Council in September. The four-month initiative aims to improve school transport safety and raise awareness of safe practices among students, parents, bus drivers and supervisors. Checks after every journey In its guidance for bus supervisors, the ministry advised…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, to support the expansion of local companies into global markets and enhance their international competitiveness. The MoU aims to enhance local companies’ access to global markets and support the expansion of their export activities by providing logistics and commercial solutions that meet their needs, together with preferential shipping rates and services that facilitate their business operations. Under the MoU, DHL Express will provide Dubai Chamber of Commerce members with preferential shipping rates and customised commercial…
The UAE has reached 84 per cent of its intended goal to have 40 million guests by 2031, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said. The UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 aims to raise the country’s gross domestic product to Dh450 billion and attract Dh100 billion in additional tourism investments, in addition to welcoming 40 million hotel guests. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the country received around 33.9 million visitors in 2025, equivalent to about 84 per cent of our ambitious targets.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Ahead of his India Aura Tour, Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh made a surprise visit to the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday.The singer shared an adorable video capturing glimpses of his visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From posing at different iconic spots to happily waving at his fans, Diljit made the most of his time at the historic monument.Keeping his style game on point, the singer sported a quirky grey T-shirt paired with a red jacket, baggy blue jeans and his signature white turban, serving effortless cool vibes as he explored the Taj Mahal.Meanwhile,…
Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football superstar apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong.In China, jokes about Mao, the country’s founding leader who died in 1976, are considered disrespectful and remain a social taboo.”Our company firmly opposes and has a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour that offends national sentiments,” drinks giant Dongpeng said in a statement, adding that “with immediate effect we are terminating all cooperation with Kylian Mbappe”.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Adverts showing AI-generated images of the…
• The new annual national occasion will be observed on 7 January, celebrating the life and legacy of Sheikh Zayed and inspiring people to put his values into action • Inaugural Zayed the Founder Day will take place on 7 January 2027, establishing a national moment to deepen understanding of Sheikh Zayed’s life, leadership, and values and extend their influence throughout the year ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of Zayed the Founder Day, a new annual national occasion dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy,…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dragon Oil, owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has announced that it is funding the largest 3D seismic survey project in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, covering an area of 1,035 square kilometres, to support opportunities for discoveries and increased oil production across the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company’s (GUPCO) operating areas. GUPCO, the operating arm of the partnership between Dragon Oil and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), signed a contract with global technology company SLB to conduct the survey using Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) technology. The signing was witnessed by Eng.…
SHARJAH, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Halima Humaid Al Owais, Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), will preside over the council’s second session on Thursday, when members take up a draft law on lost and abandoned property in the emirate. It is the second sitting of the fourth regular session of the 11th legislative term. Members will first ratify the minutes of the opening session. They will then turn to the draft law governing the handling of lost and abandoned property in Sharjah. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 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, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), a global platform from Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), is marking 10 years since its launch, empowering young people to become global leaders in sustainability. As it marks this milestone, Y4S has opened applications for its 2027 programmes, continuing its efforts to empower young people to develop their skills, build networks and gain practical experience, strengthening their role in advancing sustainable development…