Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed several specialised initiatives and projects being implemented by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), including the rapid intervention vehicle, the smart bus station, and soft mobility parking facilities. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed was briefed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, on the details of the three initiatives and their objectives in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability…
Three men have been jailed for two months and fined a combined Dh518,500 by a Dubai court after being convicted of handling funds obtained through cyber fraud. The Dubai Misdemeanours Court also ordered their deportation after serving their sentences. Court records show the fines reflect the amounts each defendant received from the illegal proceeds. The first defendant was fined Dh346,000, the second Dh72,500, and the third Dh100,000. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The case dates back to January 2026, when a resident fell victim to an online scam after clicking on a…
SHARJAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has completed the implementation of nine charitable complexes across six countries in the first quarter of 2026, at a total cost of AED2.6 million, as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support developing communities. The projects were distributed across Bangladesh, the Philippines, Uganda, Nigeria, Benin, and Ghana, reflecting a comprehensive humanitarian approach targeting regions with limited resources and high needs. Ali Mohammed Al Rashidi, Head of SCI’s External Projects and Aid Sector, said the complexes provide essential, integrated facilities that significantly improve living conditions and promote human dignity among…
UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy conditions on Monday (April 27), according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that temperatures are set to increase, with mercury across the country reaching up to 42ºC. In Dubai, temperatures will reach up to 37ºC, while Abu Dhabi will see highs of up to 38ºC. Light to moderate Northeasterly to Northwesterly winds are expected to blow across the country. Gusts will be freshening at times and will cause blowing dust northward and eastward. Winds will be gentle with a speed of 10-25kmph, but may pick up and reach…
LONDON, 25th April, 2026 (WAM) — Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 today at Emirates Stadium in Matchweek 34 of the English Premier League. Arsenal raised their tally to 73 points to reclaim top spot, three points ahead of closest rivals Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Newcastle United remain on 42 points in 14th place. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the match in the 9th minute. In the same round, Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1, West Ham defeated Everton 2-1, and Fulham overcame Aston Villa 1-0. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The IV International Autism Conference 2026 continued itsactivities on Sunday with a series of sessions and workshops highlighting the latest research and scientific studies on autism. Organised sessions by the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination Youth Council, alongside expert-led workshops, drew participation from university students and parents, including talks where families shared their experiences raising children with autism spectrum disorder. A session titled “Unlimited Potential: Empowering People of Determination in the Labour Market” underscored that investing in people of determination is an investment in human potential. It highlighted the organisation’s Level…
Dubai, on Sunday, April 26, unveiled a new rapid intervention vehicle to improve emergency response capabilities during heavy rainfall and to handle severe waterlogging scenarios. The vehicle, developed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is designed to ensure operational readiness during extreme weather conditions and ensure smoother traffic flow across the city. Equipped with four pumps with a combined capacity of approximately 60,000 litres per minute, equivalent to the operating efficiency of 10 conventional pumps or 25 water suction tankers, it will reduce disruption caused by water accumulation on roads. The vehicle is fitted with high-capacity pumping systems that…
LIEGE, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) — Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG secured his fourth Liège-Bastogne-Liège title after a commanding performance, defeating rising talent Paul Seixas in a memorable edition of the race known as La Doyenne. The Slovenian rider claimed his third Monument victory of the season and his third consecutive win at the Belgian classic, adding to his previous triumphs in 2021, 2024 and 2025. The latest success brings his total Monument victories to 13, placing him joint second on the all-time list alongside Alejandro Valverde and Moreno Argentin, behind Eddy Merckx. The race unfolded at a high…
On Sunday, UAE lost one of its finest entrepreneurs who was widely credited with playing a crucial role in shaping modern Dubai. Fondly called the ‘textile king’, Vasu Shroff died at the age of 85 of natural causes. Priya Kumar, who authored Shroff’s biography A Regal Man: The Life and Lessons of Vasu Shroff, described working with him as a transformative experience. “I came to document his story, and he turned the lens around,” she said. “On the very day I arrived to interview him, he interviewed me. He had learned my life as I had learned his, and while…
AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance biosecurity cooperation during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Under-Secretary of MOCCAE, and Fahad Ghareeb Al Shamsi, Acting Secretary-General of ADQCC, in the presence of Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Al Nuaimi said the agreement represents a key step towards strengthening institutional integration and unifying national biosecurity efforts, adding that it supports…