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SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced significant progress in the construction of two flagship projects within its real estate portfolio, Sharjah Sustainable City (SSC) and Ajwan Khorfakkan. The news comes alongside the launch of a major new education partnership that will bring a K-12 school, running from Kindergarten to Grade 12, to the Sharjah Sustainable City community. Construction of key additional community facilities across Sharjah Sustainable City continues to move forward, approaching their final stages. The community mosque, spanning 15,224 square feet and designed to accommodate 650 worshippers, has reached 70%…

UAE skies today will be fair in general, with a decrease in temperatures westward, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in its weather bulletin. The weather will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability of mist formation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will range between 29°C and 41°C, while those in Dubai and Sharjah will be between 31°C and 41°C. The humidity levels in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are expected to range between 25% and 85%, while in…

“Bounce Back Syndrome” is a term that may be unfamiliar to many, but its consequences are widely recognized. It’s what happens when pet owners, relieved that their animal seems fine after a veterinary visit, skip the follow-up appointments that matter most. This is where things can quietly go wrong. Infections can develop, and conditions that were caught early may begin to worsen. It’s not negligence, it’s simply human nature. Dr. Sasa Mlinar, Head Veterinarian at Aura Veterinary Clinic, shared his perspective on the issue. “Yes, it’s quite common. Some diseases move faster than the symptoms, such as heart disease and…

SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held the first meeting of its 18th term, reaffirming its commitment to advancing Sharjah’s economic development and strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading business and investment destination. The Board expressed its gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for the confidence placed in it under the Emiri Decree establishing the Board. Meeting at SCCI headquarters, members pledged to build on Sharjah’s economic achievements and enhance its global competitiveness. They…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly condemned the terrorist plots foiled in Morocco. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the plots aimed to seriously undermine public order and threaten the safety of individuals and property and were carried out with logistical coordination and operational support from a branch of the ISIS terrorist organisation in the Sahel region. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Morocco and its support for all…

For many parents in the UAE, what may seem like ordinary school-related fatigue could be an early sign of something more serious. Doctors say iron deficiency in children is often overlooked because its symptoms closely resemble normal tiredness, exam stress, or changes associated with growth and adolescence. According to medics, regional studies suggest that iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia affect around 20 to 30 per cent of children, making it one of the most common nutritional deficiencies among youngsters. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘We thought it was school stress’ For some…

NEW YORK, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE participated in United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, held from 29 June to 2 July 2026. The event convened under the theme “A Future Free from Terrorism: Consolidating the Global Commitment to Multi-Stakeholder Approaches to Counter Terrorism through Member States’ Leadership and Action”. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, and Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Countering Extremism and Terrorism, led the UAE delegation. During the Fourth UN High-Level Session on Strategic Capacity-Building Responses: Countering the Misuse of AI and New and Emerging Technologies,…

DUBAI, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — Cambridge Health Group (CHG), a subsidiary of Amanat Holdings PJSC (Amanat), today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Middlesex University Dubai, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership designed to strengthen healthcare education, research, innovation and community wellbeing across the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The partnership brings together the region’s leading post-acute healthcare business and one of the region’s leading international universities to combine academic excellence with clinical expertise, driving innovation, research, talent development and meaningful impact across the healthcare sector.…

SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — Amid rapid geopolitical, technological and economic change, the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders and economic experts from the UAE and around the world to explore the future of investment and the role of adaptive economies in driving sustainable growth. Organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, the forum will take place on October 14–15 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies.” Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and high-level meetings between…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said bus deployment will be reduced to less than one minute, down from previous times of 30 to 60 minutes. This comes as the authority launched an AI-powered system to manage and operate buses efficiently across various operational conditions. The system will ensure that bus response is also consistent with changes in other modes of public transport, such as Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The tech monitors over 1,100 buses and supports 26 operational scenarios, according to a media release by…