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ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways is introducing an international summer deployment programme for its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees for the first time. Taking place immediately after the foundation phase of its Airports and Ground Operations Programmes, the deployment gives UAE Nationals the operational challenge, hands-on responsibility and international exposure to build careers across Etihad’s growing global network. The Airports and Ground Operations Programmes share a common foundation phase, built around hands-on operational experience at the airline’s award-winning hub, Zayed International Airport, and complemented by structured classroom learning. During this phase, trainees rotate through key frontline functions…
Alhind Tours & Travels has confirmed that its rollout of its Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services in the UAE has been temporarily deferred until further notice, following official communication from the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi. The services, which were originally scheduled to commence on July 1, have been postponed due to “administrative reasons” as communicated by the embassy. In a press release issued on Friday, Alhind said it has received official advice that the commencement of the services will take place only upon further instructions from the Indian mission in the UAE. Stay up to date with the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi Modern Sailing, representing the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Academy, will take part in the Greek round of the EurILCA Europa Cup, which will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 6th to 8th July, with the participation of 225 boats from 30 countries. The EurILCA Europa Cup is one of the leading continental sailing championships, held throughout the year across several prominent European sailing venues. It attracts top sailors across the ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes, providing a highly competitive and technical environment that helps participants develop their…
SHARJAH, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdullah Al Sharhan, Vice President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) Board, as a member of the Professional Category Jury of the “Beijing International Book Fair Illustrations Awards 2026”, making him the first Arab to join the jury panel of the prestigious international awards. The appointment followed a nomination by the Emirates Publishers Association. The appointment coincided with the UAE’ participation as Guest of Honour at the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair, held from 17th to 21st June, where the UAE was…
Abu Dhabi Police have released videos of horrific accidents, featuring multi-vehicle collisions, as motorists failed to stop at an adequate distance when traffic slowed down. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In one of the videos, a car rear-ends another vehicle, with the impact causing the vehicle to flip completely. Watch the video, by Abu Dhabi Police, here: #ÙÙدÙÙ | #شرطة_أبÙظب٠تدع٠اÙسائÙÙ٠إÙ٠تجÙب اÙاÙشغا٠بغÙر اÙطرÙ٠أثÙاء تÙÙÙ ØرÙØ© اÙسÙر دعت ٠دÙرÙØ© اÙ٠رÙر ÙاÙدÙرÙات اÙØ£Ù ÙÙØ© بÙطاع اÙع٠ÙÙات اÙ٠رÙزÙØ© اÙسائÙÙÙØ Ù Ù Ø®Ùا٠ÙÙدÙ٠تÙعÙ٠تض٠٠٠شاÙد ÙØÙادث ٠رÙرÙØ© ØÙÙÙÙØ© باÙتعاÙ٠٠ع ٠رÙز…
SANTIAGO, Chile, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and an accompanying delegation at the Presidential Palace in Santiago, in the presence of Mohammed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile. At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to President Kast the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy…
ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, presided over the graduation of the 30th Comprehensive Special Operations Course at the Combat Training Village of the Special Security Forces Command in Saih Al Mahab. The event drew a distinguished gathering, including Major General Saeed Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director of the Special Tasks Sector at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters; Brigadier General Abdulrahman Al Mansouri, Commander of the Special Security Forces; along with senior officers and representatives from police general HQs nationwide. In his remarks, Al Khaili stressed the Ministry’s…
ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has received the AI Vision and Strategy Award at the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the United States. The award recognises EGA’s innovative implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies and future-focused digital and AI-powered use cases. EGA’s ongoing digital transformation leverages advanced digital capabilities to transform operations, processes and systems. Hosted annually by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, part of the US-based National Association of Manufacturers, the Manufacturing Leadership Awards is an awards platform that recognises organisations driving…
To make it easier for Indian expats in the UAE to attest their important documents, a social group is stepping forward to offer these services. Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) will host a special two-day consular attestation service on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026, in association with the Consulate General of India (CGI), Dubai, offering members of the Indian community in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates a convenient window to get their documents attested. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This comes as the outsourcing of consular services has run into…
Through hands-on learning, mentorship and real-world challenges, IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is building an early innovation pathway for UAE school students in AI, sustainability and emerging technologies Published: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 8:48 AM Every nation is shaped by the institutions it entrusts with its future, where thinking is formed, questions emerge, and knowledge is tested against real-world demands. In these spaces, classrooms, studios, laboratories, and campuses, ideas are refined into solutions and talent is developed into leadership capable of impact beyond institutional boundaries. For more than six decades, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has stood as part…