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DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Supporting Emirati suppliers has become a strategic pillar in building a more competitive and sustainable economy and enabling national companies to grow, expand and compete. Guided by this approach, Dubai Customs has continued to develop an integrated framework of initiatives, facilitation measures, effective partnerships and flexible policies that have turned government procurement into a driver of economic growth. These efforts have expanded Emirati companies’ presence in government projects and opened wider prospects for national companies to compete, grow and become active partners in major government projects, with the capacity to expand into regional and…

DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers is overseeing elaborate preparations to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on 14th October 2026 as part of its sustained efforts to deepen engagement with the Chinese business community and support companies seeking to establish and expand their operations in Dubai. Being held under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success,’ the event will bring together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, and representatives of the public and private sectors to explore new opportunities for cooperation, trade, and investment between Dubai and China. The upcoming forum reflects the…

Apple has yet to announce its next iPhones, but luxury device maker Caviar is already taking orders for heavily customised versions of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone.Caviar has launched its Royal Colors collection for the iPhone 18 Pro family, offering designs named Emperor, King, Black Prince and Pharaoh. Depending on the model, the phones combine materials including crocodile or python leather, titanium and double 24K gold plating. Caviar says each Royal Colors design will be limited to just 18 units.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Current…

Rockstar Games is giving players their next major look at Grand Theft Auto VI later this month and Netflix subscribers will see it before everyone else.Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, August 27 at 3pm ET as part of what Netflix describes as a first-of-its-kind partnership with Rockstar. For viewers in the UAE, that translates to 11pm GST on August 27.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The presentation will initially require a Netflix subscription, but the exclusivity window is short. Rockstar says the same extended look will…

With a line-up widely regarded as the best ever in the history of the event, Dubai Duty Free celebrated a partnership with Ascot Racecourse that extends to the turn of the century in fine style at the 2026 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup on Saturday.The latest evolution of the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition saw the introduction of Team Hong Kong taking on the best from Great Britain & Ireland, Europe and The Rest of the World.Following a break of 20 years, Ryan Moore returned to the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup with a vengeance as he…

For Benny Dayal, performing in the UAE isn’t quite the same as another international concert. The Indian playback singer, who was born in Abu Dhabi and spent his formative years in the UAE, is returning to the country for Thaalam Beats, a South Indian music festival taking place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on August 15. And for the singer behind hits including Badtameez Dil, Let’s Nacho and Ude Dil Befikre, the performance brings his journey full circle. “It’s both for me,” Dayal told Khaleej Times when asked whether performing in the UAE feels like an international concert or a homecoming.…

SEOUL, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, industry data showed Sunday. The country’s travel account was in the black by US$596.6 million in June, marking a dramatic turnaround from the same month a year earlier when the deficit stood at $846.8 million, Yonhap News Agency quoted data from the Korea Tourism Organisation as saying. The June figure is the second highest since October 2008, when the country recorded a surplus of $661.5 million from the tourism sector. Korea’s tourism balance had continued to remain in the…

DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has launched the eighth edition of the UAE AI Camp, as part of the UAE Government’s ongoing efforts to promote AI adoption and expand the pool of national talent capable of keeping pace with rapid technological transformations, supporting the development of a more competitive and sustainable knowledge-based economy. The camp will take place from 17th to 29th August 2026, targeting a wide range of professional and age groups, including school and university students, young people, employees, small and medium-sized enterprise…

DUBAI, MADRID, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — The World Governments Summit Organisation and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global dialogue on the future of travel and tourism and expanding cooperation between governments and the private sector. The partnership will support the development of policies that are more responsive to global transformations and encourage joint initiatives and projects that contribute to the sector’s sustainable growth internationally. The partnership reflects a shared vision to leverage the World Governments Summit as an international platform bringing together governments, decision-makers, business leaders and experts, alongside…

ABU DHABI, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) – The UAE Judo Federation has announced the international ranking list for its athletes, highlighting increased opportunities to earn qualification points for the 2028 Olympic Games, while the total number of registered male and female practitioners has risen to 2,800. According to the federation’s report, Mohammed Bek currently tops the under-73kg ranking with 3,863 points, following his gold medal at the Paris Grand Slam in the 2025–2026 season, a silver medal at the Asian Championships in China, and a bronze at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025. In the women’s category, Eliza Letif leads…