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ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the latest regional developments and the situation in the Middle East during a phone call with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Safadi strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attacks targeting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with…
The date harvesting season (Al Qayz season) this year is set to begin soon, and the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has launched the second edition of the ‘Kharayef Al Rutab’ initiative. Under this programme, fresh dates are collected and distributed among families and communities across the emirate. The initiative has been implemented on the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
On July 20, UAE residents can expect temperatures to increase; the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times. Light to moderate winds will blow in a southeasterly to northwesterly direction, freshening at times, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 35 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Abu Dhabi will experience a maximum temperature of 45°C and a minimum of 32°C, while Sharjah will see a high of 43°C — the same as July 19. However, in Dubai, the maximum temperatures will increase, reaching 42°C, up from 38°C. Dubai…
KUWAIT, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Sunday that, as a result of the Iranian aggression against Kuwait, a power generation and water desalination plant came under a second attack in two days, causing a fire in parts of the facility. In a press statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the ministry said the attack affected a large number of power generation units, prompting the activation of emergency plans and an immediate response to contain the incident and preserve the stability of the national power grid. It said Kuwait Fire…
ABU DHABI, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s XRG is rapidly expanding its presence across the Americas, assembling an integrated energy and industrial platform that extends the UAE’s economic reach and reinforces its role as a long-term global investor. In recent months, XRG has advanced strategic investments across LNG, chemicals, advanced materials, and upstream gas while launching a new global trading platform with ADNOC and ADNOC Gas. Together, these moves position the company as one of the most active long-term investors in the Americas energy growth story, while demonstrating how the UAE is deploying capital internationally to build resilient…
SHARJAH, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Representative Committee of the Hotel Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)’s umbrella, discussed ways to strengthen the sustainability of Sharjah’s tourism sector and elevate its hospitality standards. During its expanded coordination meeting at SCCI’s headquarters, the committee reviewed a newly launched package of incentives, facilitation measures, and strategic initiatives introduced by the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) for tourism and hospitality establishments. The measures are designed to improve the operational performance of the hotel and tourism industry, thereby reinforcing Sharjah’s business environment and enhancing…
As part of UAE’s push towards air transport, the country’s Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority has approved updated regulations on aeronautical and unmanned aircraft radio systems. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. They enhance the UAE’s readiness for advanced air mobility, including air taxi services, delivery drones, and next-generation electric aerial vehicles. The regulations concern the authorisation of radio frequencies, and go hand-in-hand with other regulations for aircraft. The updates “provide an integrated regulatory environment that supports the safe and reliable deployment of advanced technologies,” TDRA said. It also reinforces the UAE’s position…
ABU DHABI, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has affirmed that the twelfth anniversary of its establishment marks an important milestone and provides an opportunity to renew its commitment to advancing its global mission of promoting dialogue. The Council also seeks to foster the values of human fraternity, strengthen the unity of the Muslim world, spread a culture of peace and coexistence, correct misconceptions, combat hate speech, intolerance, extremism, and Islamophobia, while reinforcing the role of religious leaders in addressing contemporary humanitarian…
Indian and British expatriates continued to drive Dubai’s residential property market in the first half of 2026, helping transactions reach Dh225.7 billion despite regional geopolitical tensions, according to a new report by Anarock. The consultancy found that buyers from more than 150 countries invested in Dubai’s housing market in 2025, with Indians accounting for the largest share at 22 per cent, followed by British buyers at 17 per cent and Chinese investors at 14 per cent. The report said Dubai’s residential market remained resilient during the US-Iran regional conflict, with buyer confidence returning quickly after a brief slowdown. Residential transactions…
Ever wanted to carry a Chanel clutch for a wedding or wear a Prada dress to a gala without paying the full retail price? A Dubai-based fashion rental platform is making luxury wardrobes more accessible, with designer bags, dresses and accessories available for delivery in around 120 minutes across the city. Best Kept Shared is a peer-to-peer fashion rental and resale platform that connects people looking to rent luxury fashion with owners willing to lend pieces from their wardrobes. The platform offers items from brands including Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Prada, giving users access to designer fashion for a fraction…