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ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 on the entities required to file the Pillar Two Information Return for the purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up Tax on Multinational Enterprises. The Ministerial Decision forms part of the UAE’s continued implementation of the Pillar Two requirements and reaffirms the country’s commitment to enhancing international tax transparency, while providing greater tax certainty and clarity for multinational enterprises regarding their reporting obligations. The Decision sets out the filing obligations relating to the Pillar Two…

ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research & Advisory, part of the TRENDS Group, will participate for the first time in the 2026 Moscow International Book Fair as a Knowledge Partner for the 39th edition of the fair, which will be held from 2nd to 6th September at the Gostiny Dvor Exhibition Complex in Moscow. TRENDS will present more than 500 diverse research publications, along with a collection of scientific series, original and translated books, and economic, political, social, and forward-looking studies. TRENDS’ participation will include more than four seminars and discussion sessions analysing current international issues, as…

DUBAI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 13th edition of the International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition (IFM 2026) opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day event focuses on the latest developments in family medicine and healthcare, bringing together more than 900 professionals and participants from 10 countries, alongside leading experts and specialists in the field. The event provides a platform for exploring the latest developments and practices that can advance healthcare systems and strengthen prevention and community health. The conference brings together more than 45 speakers for a scientific programme comprising over 18 scientific sessions and the…

ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day by hosting the third edition of its Ladies Run on 30th August, offering a women-only sporting experience combining fitness and friendly competition. Held in cool, fully enclosed, air-conditioned comfort, the run offers distances suited to every fitness level, including 2.5km for beginners, 5km for recreational runners and 10km for more experienced runners. Starting inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the route takes participants through the park, into Yas Mall and back via the Italian Village before returning to the finish point. Check-in begins…

Etihad Airways has issued flight advisories for two of its services on August 26, informing passengers of delays due to operational and technical issues.Flight EY061 from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on has been delayed due to operational reasons, the airline said on their website.Subsequently, the return flight EY062 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) on August 26 will also be delayed, they said.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The Abu Dhabi based carrier also informed that flight EY363 from Calicut International…

Dolly Parton died in Nashville on August 25 at the age of 80, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry.In the hours following her death, some of music’s biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Eminem, shared personal tributes reflecting on Parton’s impact on their lives and careers.Their tributes reflected not only on Parton’s music, but also on the personal impact she had on artists across different generations and genres.Taylor Swift paid tribute to Parton in a statement shared with People, reflecting on the impact she had on generations of artists.“A world without Dolly doesn’t feel…

With Nathan Lyon almost as iconic in Australian cricket as the baggy green cap worn by the nation’s Test players, selectors face a delicate task in managing a proud spinner whose role may be curtailed amid changing priorities.Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker of all time was an automatic selection for over a decade but his place is under pressure as conditions tempt selectors to go with an all-pace assault in upcoming series against South Africa and New Zealand.Having missed the last two Ashes Tests with injury over the home summer, Lyon was recalled for the Bangladesh series, returning as a foil…

There are few better ways to celebrate Onam than sitting down to a sadhya, the elaborate feast that brings together an assortment of dishes, traditionally served on a banana leaf. And in Dubai, you won’t have to look too far to find one this year. From pocket-friendly spreads in Karama to fine-dining takes in Downtown Dubai, restaurants across the city are laying out their festive feasts, with some sticking to the traditional vegetarian format and others adding coastal favourites to the mix. So, whether you’re celebrating on Onam or planning a meal around it, here are some sadhyas to try…

ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Smouha Club from Egypt were crowned champions of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026 after a 3-0 victory over the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Team in the final, held yesterday at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi. The tournament was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the ‘Mother of the Nation’, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the directives of Sheikha…

AlAin, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — A research team from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has developed a green catalyst for hydrogen production by combining desert sand, biochar derived from date pits, and nickel. The innovation transforms abundant local resources and agricultural waste into a high-value material with potential applications in hydrogen production and clean energy. The study was published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, an international scientific journal published by Elsevier. It was conducted by researchers from the Departments of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Chemistry at UAEU, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, and was…