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ALMATY, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, continued its impressive performances at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, held at Almaty Arena, claiming 12 medals in the Under-18 division, including four gold, two silver and six bronze. The latest results reinforce the UAE’s position among Asia’s leading jiu-jitsu nations, reflecting the country’s continued investment in athlete development and the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s long-term vision to prepare generations of athletes to compete at the highest continental and international levels. The UAE athletes delivered stellar performances throughout the Under-18…

Big Ticket has revealed that four expats from Bangladesh and Armenia have bagged Dh100,000, in the first weekly e-draw of this month. These expats have shared their aspirations and plans for how they intend to use their winning amount of Dh25,000. One intends to save up for his daughter’s life and education, while another plans to open a new business. The first winner, Md Shafikul Islam, works in a car garage and has been living in the UAE for the past 16 years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. After purchasing his first…

PARIS/VIENNA, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Tadej Pogačar won stage 6 of the Tour de France and retook the Yellow Jersey as the leader of the general classification. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG went on a solo conquest on the Col du Tourmalet before riding to the day’s honours at Gavarnie-Gèdre. The victory marked Pogačar’s 23rd stage success at the Tour de France in seven editions, coming just three days after he won the stage to Les Angles. On the first day in the mountains of this year’s Tour, it was the Slovenian’s opportunity to impose his superiority over his rivals…

DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dealing.com, a global investing platform, has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the Most Tokenised Stocks Available for Trading on a Single Platform, offering more than 24,000 tokenised stocks to investors. The title was presented to Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Finvasia Group and Dealing, by Mbali Nkosi, Official Adjudicator at Guinness World Records, during a ceremony attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, alongside government officials, investors, industry leaders and media representatives. The record followed an independent verification process that assessed platform data,…

DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has launched the third edition of its Mustadeem programme, building on the success and strong participation achieved in the previous two editions. The programme forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to establish a comprehensive national platform that prepares the next generation of Emiratis to lead a sustainable future. Through immersive educational and field-based experiences, Mustadeem introduces school students to the fields of environment, sustainability and food security, broadening their knowledge, strengthening their practical skills and inspiring them to explore future academic and career pathways. The third…

More than 25,000 low-income families across the UAE will continue to receive maintenance support for Hassantuk early fire-warning devices under an initiative backed by Dh10 million, as authorities step up efforts to improve home safety and protect lives. This comes as the ERC and the Ministry of Community Empowerment, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, announced the continuation of maintenance services. No costs for families Maintenance of the safety and alarm devices will begin in 2026. Beneficiary families will bear no financial burden for the devices, upkeep, safety equipment, or annual subscription fees, in coordination with the relevant authorities.…

The Fifa World Cup comes to an end on Sunday, July 19, with football’s biggest prize on the line. Whether you’re looking for a lively fan zone, a sports bar packed with supporters, or a premium dining experience with giant screens, Dubai has plenty of options for every kind of fan. Here’s where to watch the final: 1. Palm Arena, Palm West Beach If you’re after a stadium-like atmosphere, Palm Arena is screening the final across multiple giant screens. There will also be food stalls, beverages from 5 pm to 7 pm. Good for: Groups and football fans looking for…

DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police is participating in the ninth edition of the National Service Career Fair 2026, which will be held tomorrow and will continue for three days at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. Brigadier Rashid Nasser, Director of the General Department of Human Resources, affirmed Dubai Police’s commitment to participating in the fair as part of its efforts to strengthen its cadres with graduates of the National and Reserve Service Programme. He noted that these conscripts possess distinguished qualities of commitment, discipline, and readiness, having been trained through exceptional, high‑level programmes during their…

Almost half a million people from around 136 countries have sent their heartfelt messages to thank the UAE.  A new national initiative by the Dubai-based Security Industry Regulatory Agency called ‘Thank You UAE’, the digital platform has already seen 454,643 people from around the world claim their message for the country. Launched by SIRA following the regional war, the initiative enters its second phase with the participation of Dubai Customs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Director of Media at SIRA, Dr Mohamed Al Hasan, said that they launched Thank You UAE…

For many artists today, the goal is no longer to top the charts first; it’s to go viral first. A song that catches fire on TikTok or YouTube Shorts can propel an unknown musician to millions of streams, sold-out concerts and even major label deals. But as governments around the world introduce stricter rules around children’s access to social media, the industry is beginning to ask a new question: what happens if artists lose access to part of the audience they’ve come to depend on? The discussion comes as the UAE announced plans to ban children under the age of…