Author: Editorial team

Forget the traditional school bus. Some children in Dubai are arriving at the school gates in private chauffeur driven cars as parents turn to limousine companies for the daily school run. The companies offering these services say safety remains a key part of transporting children without their parents. From vetted drivers and GPS tracking to WhatsApp pick up and drop off notifications, both companies said measures are in place to keep parents updated throughout the journey. Speaking exclusively to Khaleej Times, Fairway Travel & Transport employee Riyaz Kizhissery said the company receives around two to three requests a month from parents…

ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Thirty-two Emirati experts have completed the second module of the National Experts Program’s AI Track (NEP-AI), achieving four key objectives, which include identifying and structuring AI use cases relevant to their sectors; understanding AI cost structures, return on investment and the dynamics of scaling; applying UAE governance and responsible AI principles to real initiatives; and integrating technical, economic and ethical considerations when navigating complex AI decisions. Themed “From AI Stack to AI Value,” Module 2 built on the technical foundations established during the first module in July. It moved the focus from how…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has welcomed Maison Management, a culinary and hospitality company founded by award-winning Indian celebrity Chef Ishijyot Surri in partnership with investor and entrepreneur Sameer Musale. The company will use RAKEZ as its regional base for expansion into the UAE, beginning with multi-concept cloud kitchens in partnership with Talabat in Business Bay and Al Rashidiya in Dubai. RAKEZ supported the company with formation, visa processing for its international team and ongoing business services, enabling Maison Management to focus on bringing its concepts to market. The company plans…

Abu Dhabi’s residential property market is set to witness a strong supply of new units between 2026 and 2028, which could slow the pace of price and rental increases in the capital.According to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest report, sales prices and rental rates continued to grow in the first six months of the year, with apartment prices up 16.4 per cent and villa prices more than 10 per cent compared to H1 2025. Apartment rents rose 9.4 per cent, with villa rents up nearly 4 per cent.The temporary rent freeze, announced on June 2, should limit further rental hikes in the…

Arabic music fans in Abu Dhabi have a packed few months ahead, with five major concerts set to bring some of the region’s biggest artists to the capital.The line up, announced by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, will span Egyptian pop and shaabi music, Arabic classics and orchestral performances at Etihad Arena and Space42 Arena between August and October.Kicking off the line up on August 28, Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily and Pousi will perform together at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, bringing together Egyptian pop, heartfelt melodies and shaabi vocals.Ahmed Saad and Disco Misr will follow on…

Sri Lanka mounted a brief fightback, but India remained firmly on course for a series-sweeping victory in the second and final Test on Wednesday.After being bowled out for 290 in their first innings, Sri Lanka appeared to be clawing their way back into the match through defiant knocks from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55).However, once the pair were separated, Sri Lanka’s middle order stuttered again. They finished day four on 229-6, 16 runs ahead, with only four wickets in hand.Sonal Dinusha, who top-scored with a fluent 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings, was unbeaten on seven, with Keshara…

The Pixel 11 line went on sale on 20 August, eight days after Google announced it. On paper, it should be an easy sell: better cameras, brighter screens, seven years of updates and the “raw Android” experience that has kept fans loyal for years. Then you look at what Google is asking in return. Every model costs $100 more than the phone it replaces. The Pro and Pro XL lose 4GB of memory. The new Tensor G6 sits behind every rival flagship chip, including Apple’s and Qualcomm’s, and it lags most in graphics, something gamers will notice. In the UAE,…

The UAE insurance sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with gross written premiums rising 14.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh74.8 billion, supported by higher health, property and liability insurance business, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s annual statistical report. Property and liability insurance premiums increased 14.1 per cent to Dh36.4 billion, while health insurance premiums rose 16.3 per cent to Dh30 billion. Premiums for life insurance and fund accumulation increased 12.1 per cent to Dh8.4 billion. The growth came as the UAE continued to expand insurance coverage and introduced mandatory basic health insurance for private-sector employees and domestic…

As UAE residents look ahead to the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday long weekend from 28–30 August, one of the year’s easiest international escapes is just four hours away. Sun Siyam is inviting travellers to make the most of the three-day break with two distinct Maldives experiences. Families looking for space, activities and plenty of choice can retreat to Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in the Noonu Atoll, while couples seeking a more intimate, slower-paced island experience can escape to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in the South Nilandhe Atoll. Direct connections to Malé are available with Emirates and flydubai from Dubai, Etihad…

LONDON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), participated in the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, held from 23rd to 30th August under the theme, “Asset Recovery and the Rule of Law: Taking the Profit Out of Crime – From Rhetoric to Results.” His participation forms part of MENAFATF’s efforts to strengthen its international partnerships, expand cooperation with organisations and entities involved in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, and exchange expertise on emerging risks and trends in financial crime. His…