Author: Editorial team

DUBAI, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) has reported growing global interest in the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. The award continues to strengthen its position as a leading platform for innovation in the water sector. It supports sustainable, scalable and practical solutions powered by clean and renewable energy, as well as advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, to address water scarcity in underserved communities around the world. Suqia UAE has…

Dubai’s public transport payment system is set for a major upgrade, beginning with the launch of QR code ticketing through digital channels. The rollout by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will introduce faster, more flexible ways for commuters to access services across the network. The upgrade will also include a new generation of Nol cards powered by advanced technology, along with full integration of bank cards and digital wallets for fare payments. The system will be digitally linked to customer accounts, aligning with global standards and moving Dubai closer to a fully cashless transport network. Stay up to date…

Question: I want to take a four-week leave during the summer break, but my boss wants me to postpone it because of a staff shortage during the summer months. Can my boss reject my leave application based on this reasoning? Aren’t my annual leaves mine to take at my discretion, whenever I want? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company in the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, the provisions of the UAE employment law and its ministerial and cabinet resolution are applicable. In the UAE, it is at the discretion of an…

BELGRADE, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, met with Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs and astronaut, along with the accompanying UAE delegation, in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. During the meeting, President Vučić emphasised the importance of strengthening partnership and cooperation in areas of mutual interest, in line with the strong relations and longstanding ties between the two nations, noting that these objectives support the two countries’ shared development aspirations by investing in people and building the future. Al Neyadi conveyed to the Serbian President greetings…

Experts in the UAE are calling for more awareness and education of drivers about the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road. This comes as twenty-five people were injured after a collision between a vehicle and three buses on Jebel Ali Road on Saturday after a bus stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. Thomas Edelmann, founder of RoadSafetyUAE, insists that speculating about the sudden stopping of a vehicle is not enough. “Authorities must properly identify the reasons of each and every such incident to understand where the problem lies,” he told Khaleej…

ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received Al Dhafra Region’s citizens and jiu-jitsu champions at Barzat Al Dhanna Palace, Al Dhafra Region, confirming the leadership’s interest in citizens, sports, and athletes, and keenness to support the youth and empower national talents. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praised the achievements of Al Dhafra Region’s Jiu-Jitsu champions and their spirit of discipline and excellence, reflecting the continuous development of Emirati sports in various individual and group games. Source: Emirates News Agency

The UAE Lottery announced the results of its Saturday night Lucky Day draw, with thousands of participants winning prizes across multiple categories. Draw No. 260704, held at 9.30pm on Saturday, July 4, saw one player win Dh100,000 after matching five winning numbers and the Lucky Month number. A total of 63 participants won Dh1,000 each after matching either five numbers or four numbers along with the Lucky Month number. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As many as 5,842 players won Dh100 prizes across various matching combinations, taking the total number of winners…

DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Sports organised the two-day ‘User Experience Lab’ for 2026 on June 29 and 30, 2026, as part of its continued efforts to advance the sports service ecosystem and strengthen it with Agentic AI-powered technologies to enhance the experience. The initiative comes in line with the government’s digital transformation directives and supports the objectives of The UAE Service Model 2.0, and the UAE’s Zero Bureaucracy (ZB) Programme. The Lab was attended by representatives of various sports federations and private clubs, along with working teams from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority…

TAIYUAN, China, 4th July, 2026 (WAM) — China sent a new satellite group into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province, Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellite group was launched at 5:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. It will form part of the Spacesail Constellation, a mega commercial Chinese low-orbit satellite network. This launch marked the 655th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series, according to the launch center Source: Emirates News Agency

FUJAIRAH, 4th July, 2026 (WAM) — The launch of the first introductory passenger service on Etihad Rail represents an important step in the development of the UAE’s tourism sector. The project is expected to support domestic tourism, ease travel between the emirates, and create new opportunities for tourist destinations through a modern, safe and sustainable transport network. Etihad Rail will enhance connectivity between the UAE’s cities, making it easier to explore the country’s natural, cultural and heritage attractions. The railway is also expected to strengthen the appeal of destinations across the country and support the UAE’s vision of developing an…