Author: Editorial team
Hiring and managing a domestic worker in Dubai has become faster and simpler after the General Directorate of Identity and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) introduced a fully integrated digital service that combines multiple government procedures into a single customer journey. The initiative, titled ‘Domestic Workers Management’, has now been recognized as the Best Digital City Experience under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Program for Government Services, with GDRFA Dubai celebrating the achievement at a ceremony on Thursday. The award reflects Dubai’s continued push to streamline government services by reducing bureaucracy and making essential services more convenient for residents. Stay up to…
Ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against England, Argentina requested permission from FIFA to wear their “lucky” dark blue away shirt rather than their traditional sky blue and white striped home kit. The request was approved, bringing one of football’s most enduring superstitions back into the spotlight. Argentina’s dark blue shirt has become much more than an alternate kit. For many supporters, it is part of the country’s football folklore, forever associated with some of the nation’s greatest World Cup triumphs over England. The belief comes from a remarkable pattern. Every time Argentina have beaten England at the…
RAS EL HEKMA, Egypt,16th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma – the renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand’s first fully integrated destination in Egypt. Located within the Wadi Yemm precinct, the development will bring Ras El Hekma’s promise of timeless Mediterranean living to life, combining Nammos Residences, Nammos Resort, Nammos Village, and a curated selection of all-day dining and wellness experiences, including the globally renowned Nammos Restaurant & Beach Club. Nammos Ras El Hekma represents a new expression of contemporary Mediterranean luxury. Reflecting both the natural beauty of…
A Brazilian national passed away in Dubai earlier this month, a spokesperson from Brazil’s Embassy in the UAE said. The South American country’s diplomatic misson in Abu Dhabi told Khaleej Times that it is in close contact with the victim’s family, with a member of the consulate expected to meet some family members who are coming to the UAE. The Brazilian national, who was a social media influencer, arrived in Dubai two years ago, and has amassed around 23,700 followers. “Since the news of the death of (the victim), the consular sector of the Brazilian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has offered…
One of India’s best-known specialty coffee brands has officially entered the UAE, bringing its farm-to-cup coffee philosophy to Dubai as it eyes wider expansion across the Gulf. Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has opened its first UAE café at BurJuman Mall, marking the company’s entry into the GCC after more than a decade of building India’s specialty coffee movement. Founded in 2013, Blue Tokai has grown from a small coffee roasting business into India’s largest specialty coffee company. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It now operates more than 250 cafés and three roasteries,…
FREELANDER has unveiled the full exterior colour palette of the FREELANDER 8 and introduced its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP). The two highlights reveal how the brand combines expressive design, sophisticated paint technology and intelligent functions to create a premium all-terrain SUV for modern global users. Originally born in 1997, FREELANDER has evolved from a successful nameplate into an independent global brand co-developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Land Rover leads the design direction and British premium DNA, while Chery contributes advanced technology, global R&D resources and a top-tier supply chain. Positioned as a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain…
FUJAIRAH, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Sports is set to host the “Emirates Summer” festival, in collaboration with the UAE Sports for All Federation, Fujairah Martial Arts Club and other sports federations and clubs. Held under the theme “Our Summer is the Nation’s Energy”, the festival will take place from 3rd to 20th August 2026 at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with over 300 students aged between 8 and 16. The festival seeks to build a sustainable, healthy society by nurturing a culture of sports participation across different age groups, especially among younger generations, and encouraging them…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, was recognised at the ADX Members Awards 2025, held during the official launch of the new ADX Single Stock Futures at the Bloomberg office. The event brought together senior executives from across the UAE’s business community to mark a significant milestone in the continued development of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s derivatives market, while recognising outstanding brokerage firms for their contributions to the growth and advancement of the UAE’s capital markets. BHM Capital was represented at the event by Mr. Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di, Chief…
DUBAI, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Salik Company PJSC, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in delivering innovative, seamless mobility solutions across DIEZ’s free zones, including Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), and Dubai CommerCity (DCC). The partnership is focused on enhancing customer experience, ensuring a smoother traffic flow along the critical corridor. These solutions, which include access control systems and parking optimisation tools, will cover more than 21,000 parking spaces distributed across DIEZ’s three economic zones, supporting more efficient movement and improved…
BRUSSELS, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) — OpenAI, the owner of the ChatGPT chatbot, lost Wednesday its appeal against the EU’s refusal to register its name as a trademark. The US firm had sought to overturn a decision by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that accepted protecting OpenAI’s logo but not the name. EUIPO had ruled that the combination of the two common words in English, “open” and “AI”, could describe many business activities in the area of artificial intelligence. EU regulations do not allow trademarking a brand that simply describes a product or service, as that would mean…