Author: Editorial team

Date seeds. Palm pollen. Even palm fronds. Most people see a palm tree. Abu Dhabi entrepreneur Amira A sees ice cream. Over the past three years, she has transformed the UAE’s national symbol into 145 premium soft serve flavours, using everything from fresh dates and dried dates to roasted date seeds, palm pollen and even palm fronds. Her menu has since grown to 447 original creations, including soft serve inspired by traditional Emirati dishes such as luqaimat, balaleet, aseeda, khabees, qurs bread, rahash and talbina. But her mission was never simply to create unusual flavours. It began years earlier with…

UAE residents holding a valid residence permit for at least three consecutive years can now visit Montenegro without needing to obtain a visa in advance. This is part of a temporary exemption announced by the Montenegrin government. The visa-free exemption started on May 1 and will last until October 1, 2026. During this time, eligible UAE residents can visit Montenegro and stay for up to 10 days without a visa. Visa-free entry is available to people with foreign passports who meet the listed requirements. This decision was made by the Montenegrin Government under paragraph 2 of Article 14 of the…

BEIJING, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — China’s electronics industry posted a 96.9 percent year-on-year increase in profits in the first half (H1) of 2026, contributing 8.5 percentage points to the overall profit growth of major industrial firms, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. Driven by the wide adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and growing demand for computing power, profits of computer manufacturing and computer peripheral equipment manufacturing (including mice, keyboards and monitors) surged 689.3 percent and 305.8 percent from a year earlier, respectively. Within electronic device manufacturing, profits of integrated circuit manufacturing soared 2,579.5 percent, while those…

DUBAI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South, has announced that construction of its Sky Support Complex is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026, marking another key milestone in the expansion of its infrastructure to support the growing needs of the aerospace sector. Strategically located within the Aerospace Supply Chain Zone, the Sky Support Complex is a landside facility spanning 16,661 square metres and comprising 14 premium units designed to support aviation-related businesses. Upon completion, companies operating from the complex will benefit from flexible warehouse, office…

ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched the “Water Aid” initiative to mitigate the impact of extreme summer temperatures in the UAE and abroad, allocating an initial AED11.5 million for its implementation. The initiative targets workers and other groups engaged in outdoor activities during periods of extreme heat. In the UAE, the initiative will provide sunshades for workers, insulated water containers and water coolers at public transport stations, as well as maintain water coolers in mosques in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat. Internationally, it includes the installation…

A court in Abu Dhabi has recently rejected an employee’s claim for Dh100,000 in compensation from his employer for what he said were financial damages he suffered after the company wrongfully terminated his employment. The claimant said that he signed a two-year contract with the company starting July 11, 2024. In August 2025, he obtained the UAE Golden Visa, and as part of the process to get the long-term process, they had to temporarily cancel his existing work contract, residency visa and work visa permit. He claimed that he agreed with the employer to issue him a new employment contract…

Would you convict a complete stranger based on the evidence presented before you? Dubai residents will soon get the chance to find out as The Jury Experience: The Deadly Boat Ride makes its UAE debut this September, transforming audience members into jurors in a live, interactive courtroom drama. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Unlike a traditional theatre performance, the one-hour experience puts the audience at the centre of the trial. Attendees hear witness testimonies, examine evidence, identify contradictions and cast votes at key moments before delivering a final verdict. “It’s not theatre…

MUNICH, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Global electric vehicle registrations continued to rise in the first half of the year, but growth slowed sharply, according to a study by consultancy PwC covering 43 major markets. Around 6.6 million fully battery-powered electric vehicles, or BEVs, were newly registered, up 9 percent from the same period last year. While that still represents growth, the pace has slowed considerably. Registrations had risen by more than a third in the first half of 2025 and by almost a third over the whole of last year. China was the main factor behind the slowdown. The…

DUBAI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced Dubai’s ambitious 2026-27 promotional roadmap, highlighting the city’s integrated approach to retail, tourism, hospitality and entertainment, during a high-level forum hosted on Monday by IBPC Dubai. The expanded calendar includes the launch of a dedicated 10-day Electronics Festival in April 2027, following industry feedback calling for a platform similar to GITEX Shopper. This reflects Dubai’s strategy to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for shopping, tourism and entertainment, while supporting the growth of the retail sector through year-round events and innovative experiences. The…

ABU DHABI/TIVAT, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have advanced their strategic partnership into project execution with agreements covering 150 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity and the potential development of over 400MW of pumped hydro energy storage. The agreements represent the first projects to be progressed through the 50/50 joint venture to be established by Masdar and EPCG after the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) signing in April 2026. The joint venture is targeting up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Montenegro,…