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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has approved a housing benefits package worth Dh1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the emirate. The package, approved under the directive of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, includes: Housing loans valued at Dh1.41 billion, benefiting 929 citizens Exemptions from housing loan repayments totalling Dh123 million, benefiting 145 senior citizens, limited-income retirees and families of deceased citizens in Abu Dhabi Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…

There are moments in hospitality when the numbers tell one story, but the people tell another. This is one of those moments. Across Dubai and the wider UAE, operators are navigating a period that has demanded agility, realism, and no shortage of resilience. External pressures, regional uncertainty, shifting travel patterns, rising costs, and cautious consumer spending have all created genuine headwinds for the sector. In the short term, there is no denying that both operations and commercial performance have felt the impact. Yet, what I find most inspiring is not the challenge itself, it is the response. And perhaps that…

ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Judo Federation has announced that the national team will compete in three bouts at the opening of the Asian Cadets Championship, hosted by the Uzbekistan Federation in Tashkent on 28th and 29th May, with the participation of 692 male and female athletes from 11 countries. The federation said the national team will compete in the lightweight divisions on the opening day, 28th May, in the under 55kg, under 60kg and under 66kg categories, followed the next day by the heavyweight competitions in the under 73kg and under 81kg categories. The federation…

LONDON, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has won the Procurement Excellence Award at the World Procurement Awards 2026, organised by Procurement Leaders, part of the World 50 Group, in London, United Kingdom, in recognition of its efforts to advance the government procurement ecosystem, enhance purchasing efficiency, and accelerate procurement decision-making. Mariam Mohammed Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of the Government Financial Management Sector at the Ministry of Finance, said the award reflects the level of maturity achieved by the government financial management ecosystem, particularly in relation to managing the procurement cycle through effective institutional frameworks. She added…

DUBAI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Rental Disputes Centre, represented by its “Yad Al Khair” Committee, has launched a new initiative titled “Eid Reunion”, in collaboration with the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment, coinciding with the blessed occasion of Eid Al Adha. The initiative aims to support families involved in rental-related cases and ease living burdens during the festive period. The initiative focuses on settling the financial obligations of 54 inmates detained in connection with rental disputes through the payment of a total amount of AED3.5 million, enabling their release and allowing them to reunite with their…

A six-year-old boy has saved his nine-year-old sister’s life by donating bone marrow in a partially matched transplant performed at Yas Clinic in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC). Razan was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia after developing unexplained bruising, recurrent infections and repeated bleeding episodes that led to multiple hospital admissions, with her immune system severely weakened. After a series of comprehensive diagnostic tests at Yas Clinic, doctors confirmed no fully matched donor was available, either inside the family or through international donor registries. The breakthrough came from within the family: Razan’s six-year-old…

The complex testicular surgery, known as varicocelectomy, was performed with the aid of rare technology at the American Hospital Dubai Science Park recently Published: Mon 25 May 2026, 3:19 PM American Hospital Dubai, the region’s leader in complex robotic surgical excellence, reached a new milestone at its affiliate hospital, the American Hospital Dubai Science Park, by performing a RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocelectomy, a complex testicular procedure. This procedure was performed by Dr Rozh Jalil, consultant urological surgeon and andrologist. Dr Jalil is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in performing RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocelectomy. The successful RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocele procedure at American…

Global personal training company Ultimate Performance launched priority onboarding at its Dubai facilities to help residents rebuild momentum before summer. As Dubai residents look to regain routine ahead of the summer travel season, Ultimate Performance (U.P.) has launched an exclusive priority onboarding offer at its DIFC and Dubai Marina facilities. Following a period of regional disruption and uncertainty, U.P. says many professionals across Dubai are focused on rebuilding consistency and feeling mentally sharp before summer. With June expected to bring reduced outdoor activity due to extreme heat, and July and August marking travel months, many residents are looking for an…

ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi will compete in the opening round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, set to take place in Cagliari, Italy, from 29th to 31st May. The team will compete with three boats driven by Emirati driver Rashid Al Qemzi and Swedish racers Jonas Andersson and Erik Stark, reflecting the strong presence of the UAE team among the world’s elite competitors in the championship. Over the past few days, Team Abu Dhabi has undergone an intensive training camp in Italy to maximise the readiness of both the boats and drivers ahead of…

Abu Dhabi Police on Monday, May 25, urged parents to supervise their children during Eid Al Adha and raise awareness about the dangers of using fireworks, warning that even festive celebrations can quickly turn dangerous when safety is ignored. Abu Dhabi Police also stressed that fireworks and firecrackers pose a serious risk to children, often leading to injuries such as burns, eye and hand damage, and in severe cases, facial deformities. It also warned that these materials can spark fires and cause property damage, underlining that children should not be allowed to buy or use them under any circumstances. Stay…