Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has increased its daily operations between Dubai and Naples and is set to boost its flights to Milan-Bergamo to a double-daily operation from 31st July. Due to scheduled maintenance works at Naples International Airport (NAP), the airline will temporarily operate daily flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport (QSR) from 1st to 30th November 2026, before resuming services to Naples International Airport (NAP) from 1st December. During this period, passengers with existing bookings to Naples will be automatically rebooked onto flights to Salerno, ensuring their journeys continue without…
The UAE’s met department has warned of unstable weather conditions on Wednesday, July 29, as many parts of the country witnessed rainfall, strong winds and blowing dust. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds were expected to develop over some eastern and western regions, extending to parts of the interior, between 1pm and 8pm on Wednesday. The cloud activity could bring rainfall, accompanied by fresh to strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h at times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. UAE-based account Storm Center shared a video of…
SHARJAH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Digital Department, in collaboration with the Shams AI Club of Sharjah Media City (Shams), hosted a workshop to enhance its employees’ ability to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various work areas. The workshop focused on AI applications in digital media, covering AI fundamentals, linguistic models, content creation, media, digital marketing, command engineering, media production, ethics, and future skills needed for the workforce. This helped participants use these technologies more efficiently in their daily tasks. Eng. Lamia Al Shamsi, Director of the Sharjah Digital Department, emphasised that the successful adoption of AI…
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai recorded USD 13.8 billion in new fixed income listings across 33 issuances during the first half of 2026, highlighting the resilience of Dubai’s debt capital markets and reinforcing the exchange’s role as a trusted platform for regional and international issuers. Market activity throughout the first half demonstrated a highly balanced reach across geographic boundaries: UAE-based issuers accounted for 57% of listings, while international issuers comprised 43%. By the close of H1 2026, the total value of outstanding debt securities listed on Nasdaq Dubai reached USD 141 billion, comprising USD 98.6 billion in…
AJMAN, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, attended the graduation ceremony of the 24th intake of National Service recruits at the Manama Training Centre in the emirate of Ajman. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid congratulated the graduates, commending the excellence and discipline they demonstrated throughout their training period. He wished them continued success in serving the nation, upholding its flag, defending its land and safeguarding its achievements. The Crown Prince of Ajman stressed the importance of continuing to fulfil national duty with sincerity and dedication,…
DUBAI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Al Wasl Investment Company announced the signing and renewal of sponsorship agreements and strategic partnerships for the 2026-2027 sports season, comprising 14 sponsors and strategic partners, marking the largest sponsorship portfolio the club has witnessed during a single sports season. This comes within the framework of the company’s vision to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen the club’s investment and commercial ecosystem in support of its sporting and developmental objectives. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai, in the presence of Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Director-General…
Ghitha Holding reported a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Dh3.4 billion during the first half of 2026, supported by sustained demand across its food and agriculture businesses. Second-quarter revenue rose 34 per cent from a year earlier to Dh1.7 billion, indicating an acceleration in growth during the April-June period. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Gross profit increased 11 per cent to Dh666.2 million, supported by the higher revenue base and growth across the group’s diversified operations. Ghitha, a subsidiary of 2PointZero, operates across agriculture, food production, trading and distribution,…
Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Thursday, July 30, with a chance of rainfall in some parts of the country, the met department said in their latest bulletin. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds are likely to develop over eastern and western areas and could bring showers to affected locations. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Wednesday was 48.6°C in Al Dhaid (Sharjah) at 14:15 UAE Local time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Some parts of UAE will see mercury…
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis MHI, operator of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of the tunnel ventilation systems (TVS) across all underground stations and associated facilities on the Red and Green Lines. The comprehensive rehabilitation programme aims to improve the operational performance of the ventilation systems and enhance air quality, thereby supporting the long-term safety of the Dubai Metro network. It also reflects RTA’s strategic efforts to maintain world-class service standards across the network. Dawood Alrais, Director of Rail Maintenance at RTA’s Rail Agency,…
ABU DHABI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the CBUAE at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities. The Base Rate, which is anchored to the US Federal Reserve’s IORB, signals the general stance of monetary…