Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched its Jaywan Debit Card for current and savings account customers, supporting the wider adoption of a strategic national infrastructure initiative. Developed and operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, Jaywan is designed to localise domestic card transactions, strengthen the resilience of the country’s payments infrastructure and support the secure processing of payment data within the UAE. The bank said that the initiative supports greater payment sovereignty, enhances the resilience of the national financial infrastructure and contributes to the UAE’s ambition to…
Building on its rapid growth in the UAE and the success of its Super Hybrid System (SHS) technology, OMODA & JAECOO is preparing to further strengthen its electrified vehicle portfolio with the launch of the OMODA O5 SHS-H this September. The latest addition to the brand’s hybrid family combines fuel efficiency, strong performance, advanced safety and contemporary crossover styling, offering UAE motorists a practical solution for everyday driving and long-distance travel alike. The O5 SHS-H will join OMODA & JAECOO’s expanding SHS-H product line-up, which includes the upcoming OMODA O4, O5 SHS-H and O7, alongside the JAECOO J5 and JAECOO…
neofashion.ai, an AI content platform for fashion retailers built by UAE-based Fipera, opened self-serve access at neofashion.ai, allowing any fashion brand to generate on-brand product photography, video, and marketing or campaign content directly from its own product photos and references. The launch follows a private beta in which three global apparel brands used the platform in live production, generating on-model photography, e-commerce packshots, and campaign video from their own product images. Brand DNA Integration Unlike general-purpose image generators, neofashion.ai keeps every brand’s product references, saved model personas, and brand profile isolated inside its own workspace and uses them directly to…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, in cooperation with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Union Assessment Centre, organised an awareness workshop to introduce the updated certification programme for professionals working in lifeguarding at swimming pools, beaches, and shallow water. The workshop was attended by representatives of government entities, assessment and training bodies, hotels and resorts, sports clubs, facilities management companies, and pool and beach operators. The workshop aimed to raise awareness of the programme’s updates and revised conformity requirements, helping to standardise…
Hidden deep within Fujairah’s Hajar Mountains, clear water slips through rocky channels, springs rise from the arid landscape and a natural waterfall continues to flow even through the fiercest months of the UAE summer. For years, Wadi Wurayah, the secluded mountain ecosystem, was largely beyond the public’s reach. Its trails, freshwater pools and rugged valleys were left undisturbed as scientists studied its wildlife and authorities worked to restore and protect its fragile habitats. Wadi Wurayah, recently inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List, has been open to members of the public through controlled group visits since January 2026, a top…
SINGAPORE, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The dollar slumped against its major peers in Asian trading on Monday, while cryptocurrencies gained, led by bitcoin and ether. Against the yen, the US dollar was down 0.2 percent at 163.585 yen, its biggest decline since 10th July. The euro was up 0.3 percent at $1.1403, while the British pound rose 0.2 percent to $1.3352. In other major currencies, the New Zealand dollar was 0.1 percent higher at $0.5791, while its Australian counterpart was up by the same magnitude at $0.6996. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket…
ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz, driver for the 2050Sports F4 Racing Team, is intensifying her preparations for the 2026 UIM Formula 4 World Championship through a high-performance training camp in Songe, Norway, running from 25 July to 6 August, as the final phase of her build-up for the upcoming international season. Following the camp, Alia will travel to Viverone, Italy, to compete in the UIM Formula 4 World Championship from 7 to 9 August 2026, before heading to Drammen, Norway, for the Norwegian Grand Prix from 21 to 23 August. She will then…
DUBAI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence into its customs ecosystem to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency and support the business community, reinforcing Dubai’s competitiveness as a global trade and logistics hub. The initiative reflects Dubai Customs’ continued investment in advanced technologies to redesign customs operations, strengthen supply chain resilience and improve service efficiency, while supporting the UAE’s drive to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI applications. It also aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] For many UAE families, the question is no longer whether children are online but how safely they are navigating the digital world. As the country moves to tighten controls on children’s use of social media, experts are urging parents to look beyond age limits and focus on the habits,…
Dubai has opened an integrated pet shelter in Warsan, complete with a new digital platform that allows residents to browse rescued cats and dogs available for adoption before visiting the facility. The new shelter, located at the Birds and Pets Market in Warsan, is designed to care for stray and lost companion animals, providing veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, grooming and adoption services under one roof. Residents interested in adopting a pet can use the online platform to view animals available for adoption, along with details about their health and behaviour, helping them make informed decisions before completing the process. Stay up…