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DUBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) delivered strong investment performance during the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), continuing to enhance the efficiency of its securities investment portfolio while achieving significant growth in market value and returns and consistently surpassing its performance targets. By the end of H1 2026, the cost value of the securities investment portfolio reached approximately AED1.398 billion, compared to AED1.199 billion during the same period in 2025, representing growth of 16.6%. The portfolio’s market value also increased to AED1.475 billion, up AED76.5 million, or 5.5%, reflecting…

SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kalba Sports and Cultural Club launched the activities of Sharjah Week as part of the Sharjah Sports Summer Programme “A Holiday Reimagined” 2026. This came in the presence of Dr Omar bin Hanifa, Member of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Sports Council, Rashed Saeed bin Frish Al Kindi, Chairman of the Club’s Board of Directors, members of the Board, and with wide participation from members and parents. The first day’s programme included sports, cultural and awareness activities, featuring competitions in basketball, volleyball and “Laser Run”, in addition to chess and intelligence games. It…

UAE’s Ministry of Education released the results of the 2025-2026 end-of-year resit exams at 2pm on Monday, July 20, for students in public schools and private schools following the ministry’s curriculum. The results were made available through the ministry’s approved electronic channels, allowing students and parents to view them as soon as they were officially accredited. The resit exams, held in person at schools from July 14 to 17, were the final opportunity for students who did not meet the passing requirements to clear their subjects, and the ministry confirmed that no alternative or make-up exams will be organised after…

SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — One year after the Faya Palaeolandscape was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Sharjah has expanded research, conservation and site management initiatives to support the long-term protection of the property. Over the past 12 months, the emirate has established a dedicated World Heritage Office to oversee the site’s long-term management and launched the Sharjah Government’s AED2 million Faya Research Grant Programme, which attracted proposals from universities across four continents. Sharjah has also strengthened conservation planning, enhanced visitor experiences and expanded international engagement with one of the world’s earliest inhabited desert landscapes. From international research…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), inaugurated “Jaywan”, the UAE’s first national card scheme and announced the official commencement of its nationwide card issuance by banks, licensed financial institutions (LFIs) and exchange houses, making it available for use by consumers. The announcement was made during His Highness’s receiving of Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, alongside members of the Board of Directors of Al Etihad Payments and chief executive officers from…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, received Dr. James Pitia Morgan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the bilateral relations between the UAE and South Sudan, and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, particularly in economic and trade partnerships, investment, and sustainable development. The two sides also discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest, and underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation in support…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched the Jaywan Debit Card, issued under the UAE’s national card scheme, managed by Al Etihad Payments, and backed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The card is currently available for domestic use as part of the national roll-out of Jaywan. Futoon Al Mazrouei, Group Head of Personal, Wealth and Business Banking at FAB, said, “The Jaywan Debit Card reflects FAB’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative and customer-focused payment solutions that support the UAE’s evolving financial ecosystem. As the national card scheme continues to strengthen…

The weather on Tuesday, July 21, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern areas of the country, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can expect a decrease in temperatures over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight to moderate, and rough at times westward in the Arabian Gulf…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has concluded 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) to date, 18 of which have already entered into force. The UAE is also continuing negotiations with around 20 additional countries, while simultaneously implementing plans to develop logistics infrastructure and trade corridors, enhancing the resilience of the country’s foreign trade and strengthening its position as a global trade hub. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said that several additional agreements are expected to…

The milestone reflects the hospital’s commitment to advancing specialised renal care and organ donation awareness in the UAE Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:49 PM Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care. Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative…