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CAIRO, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national chess team concluded its participation at the Arab Youth Chess Championship in Cairo, Egypt, with 16 medals, including four gold, four silver and eight bronze. The UAE placed second in the overall standings behind hosts Egypt at the tournament, which attracted more than 400 players from 18 Arab countries and ran from 28th July to 5th August. Source: Emirates News Agency

If Montenegro has suddenly made it onto your summer travel wishlist, there’s good news for UAE residents. The Balkan country has introduced a temporary visa-free entry scheme for eligible residents, making it easier than ever to plan a quick European getaway. However, there’s one important thing to remember: your passport and not your Emirates ID ultimately determines how you can enter Montenegro. While the new exemption opens the door for many UAE residents, the rules differ depending on your nationality and residency status. What if you have an Emirati passport? For Emirati passport holders, travelling to Montenegro is relatively straightforward.…

EAST JERUSALEM, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, inaugurated Phase One of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Wing for Gynecological Surgery and Obstetrics at Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem, as part of the UAE’s continuing humanitarian support for the Palestinian healthcare sector. The initiative aims to enhance healthcare services for women and children and strengthen the hospital’s capacity to continue fulfilling its humanitarian and medical mission. Al Marar affirmed that the project is being implemented under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and reflects the UAE’s longstanding…

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.Other data on Thursday showed worker productivity grew faster than expected in the second quarter, curbing gains in labor costs. The lack of labor market stress and contained wage pressures gave the Federal Reserve room to focus on the inflation fallout from the Middle East conflict, economists said. They said there were some signs that the adoption of artificial intelligence by businesses was raising productivity.Still, economists said the U.S. central bank could raise…

And the wait is finally over! The winner of Netflix’s captive reality show ‘Lock Upp’ has been announced, and it’s none other than Shreya Kalra who emerged victorious and lifted the coveted trophy on Wednesday night. The Top 5 finalists, Ram Kapoor, Yogesh, Shilpa Shinde, Shivangi Joshi, and Shreya, battled it out for the coveted title, with contestants getting eliminated one after another as the finale race progressed.The final face-off came down to Shreya and Shivangi Joshi. Based on votes from the hosts, former contestants, and special guests, Shreya secured the maximum votes and lifted the trophy. The competition was…

European football’s governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men’s and women’s World Cups on Thursday despite Fifa withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.”UEFA’s associations were very clear about the conditions attached to their non participation in Fifa competitions,” read their statement”First, the proposals to sell off the major competitions had to be withdrawn and secondly, assurances have to be made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.”These conditions have not been met.” Source: Khaleej Times

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah reinforced its growing position as a leading investment destination, recording capital investments exceeding AED771.5 million through 967 newly registered establishments during the first half of 2026. The emirate attracted 1,399 new investors representing 68 nationalities from around the world, underscoring its growing economic appeal. Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said these indicators reflect the positive performance of the local economy and the continued growth across various economic activities. Al Nuaimi said the emirate recorded the issuance and renewal…

Applying to dozens or even hundreds of jobs has become the norm for many job seekers in the UAE, but recruiters say sending out more applications is no longer enough to secure an interview.As employers receive hundreds of applications for a single vacancy and increasingly rely on AI-powered screening tools, candidates who submit the same CV to every role are finding it harder to stand out.”The challenge today is often a lack of alignment between a candidate’s profile and what employers are specifically looking for,” Mahesh Shahdadpuri, Group Chairman of TASC Outsourcing, told Khaleej Times.Stay up to date with the…

Veteran actor Michelle Pfeiffer has revealed that she is no longer interested in starring in leading movie roles, saying she has found greater joy in ensemble television projects.Speaking during an Emmy nominees panel, Pfeiffer said she now prefers being part of a larger cast rather than carrying a film as its central character.”I never want to star in another movie, I swear to God. I only want to do ensemble pieces. It’s so much more fun, I love it so much,” Pfeiffer said.The 68-year-old actor appeared on the panel alongside fellow Emmy nominees Elle Fanning, Dale Dickey, Karolina Wydra, Rhea…

Alexandra Eala continued her impressive North American hard-court campaign on Wednesday, defeating No. 25 seed Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the third round of the National Bank Open in Toronto.The 20-year-old Filipina arrived in Canada on the back of a landmark week in Washington, where she won her first WTA singles title at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Monday. Despite the quick turnaround and a change of venue, Eala showed no signs of fatigue in her Toronto debut as she returned to winning ways.Playing her first National Bank Open main-draw match in front of a packed and…