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AL ARISH, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 received a delegation from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), led by Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Authority, during a visit to the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish, Egypt. The visit comes as part of the follow-up to the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, to allocate AED36.7 million in support of humanitarian and relief efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, contributing to the sustained delivery of UAE aid…

DUBAI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — A new study conducted by YouGov on behalf of Shamal Holding has revealed strong demand for waterfront living, with 82 percent of UAE residents planning to live on a waterfront or near a marina within the next two to three years. The survey, which covered 1,009 respondents, found that 93 percent are willing to pay a premium to live near the water, while 99 percent believe waterfront locations enhance a property’s long-term investment value. Meanwhile, 96 percent said proximity to water directly influences their daily decisions, from travel and exercise to stress management. The…

The UAE’s fresh date season is underway, with prices starting from Dh15 per kilogram at Sharjah’s Al Jubail Dates Festival. Around 20 varieties are now available, giving date lovers plenty of choices, from locally grown favourites to premium imports from Saudi Arabia and Oman. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Most of the dates on sale are harvested in the UAE, while fresh consignments from neighbouring countries continue to arrive every day. What can you buy this season? The most affordable fresh variety currently available is UAE Naghal, priced at Dh15 per kg.…

Most people expect older iPhones to become cheaper when Apple is about to launch a new model. But that is not always the case. Mobile traders in Dubai’s Deira market told Khaleej Times that prices of older iPhone models can sometimes rise in the weeks before a new launch. They said that this usually happens when more people decide to buy the current model instead of waiting for the next one, pushing up demand while stocks become limited. That is exactly what they say is happening now. Following reports that the upcoming iPhone 18 could be more expensive in the…

VIENNA, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — Austria has taken a strategic step towards achieving carbon neutrality in its heavy industry sector, with Austrian steelmaker voestalpine announcing the trial operation of its new GreentecSteel electric steel plant in Donawitz, Styria, by autumn this year. The initiative marks a major step towards green steel production by replacing conventional blast furnaces with electric arc furnace technology, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 90 percent by 2030, with the ultimate goal of achieving full carbon neutrality in steel production by 2050. Herbert Eibensteiner, Chief Executive Officer of voestalpine, said the…

DUBAI,7th July, 2026 (WAM) — Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the launch of the sixth season of the ‘#DubaiDestinations’ summer campaign, which was launched by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, in 2021. Running from 7 July until 31 August, the campaign, organised in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, heralds a range of special promotions and events across the city, including generous offers and discounts at leisure attractions and hotels. It also…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised Egypt’s performance, describing it as a heroic display against the reigning world champions Argentina. In a post on X, he said the Egyptian team fought until the final minute, adding that their determination reflected the country’s spirit. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. He thanked the players for delivering what he described as an “enjoyable and wonderful match”, saying they would return home as heroes and would “remain heroes in the eyes of all Arabs”.…

SHARJAH, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — Rafid Automotive Solutions has announced that it recorded more than 330,000 activities and services during the first half of 2026, reflecting the strength of its integrated automotive solutions ecosystem and the efficiency of its operational model. The achievement underscores the company’s continued focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and service integration, enabling it to enhance service quality and deliver faster, more responsive customer experiences. Ahmed Juma Al Musharakh, Managing Director- Rafid Automotive Solutions, said, “These results reflect the success of Rafid’s strategy in building a fully integrated automotive solutions ecosystem driven by operational excellence…

DUSHANBE, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the Sharjah Charity Association (SCI) inaugurated several humanitarian projects in Tajikistan and reviewed the progress of several projects already implemented. This came during the delegation’s field visit to Tajikistan, headed by Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, the Executive Director of the SCI. The delegation began the expansion of “Al Muhsineen School” to accommodate the increasing number of students, which will accommodate approximately 800 students, and Al-Joud School, expected to accommodate 400 students. Bin Khadem mentioned starting construction of the Al Reeh Al Mursala clinic, supported by donors through the “Al Reeh Al…

Fan zones and football viewing areas saw spirited cheers as well as heartbreak on Tuesday as Egypt and Argentina faced off against each other in a keenly fought game that had fans on the edge of their seats. Dubai resident Federico Escobar found himself cheering for his home country in a shisha cafe filled with Egyptian supporters. “I was the only Argentinian there so when they scored, I didn’t really cheer,” he chuckled. “But I was worried in the first half of the game. I think Egypt played a really really good game. They were phenomenal. They should be proud…