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Plastic surgeons in the UAE are reporting a rising demand for extreme body contouring procedures, with patients increasingly seeking highly exaggerated body proportions. Doctors say the trend centres on ultra-slim, “snatched” waists paired with significantly enhanced curves — a look increasingly amplified by social media and influencer-driven beauty standards. The surge is unfolding alongside strong market growth, with the UAE cosmetic surgery and procedure sector projected to generate US$1,855.9 million by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 9.8 per cent between 2026 and 2033, according to industry research. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
DUBAI, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority today announced the issuance of its 50th Virtual Asset Service Provider licence, marking an important milestone in the development of Dubai’s regulated virtual assets market. The 50th licence has been issued to Tribe Tokenisation FZE. Its authorisation brings the total number of VASPs licensed by VARA to 50, reflecting the continued growth and maturity of Dubai’s virtual assets ecosystem. Since its establishment in 2022, VARA has developed a dedicated regulatory regime for virtual assets across the Emirate of Dubai. Its licensed market now includes firms operating across a…
ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Development Bank, the key financial engine for the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation, has announced the launch of the EDB Future Founder Programme 2026, a flagship youth initiative designed to equip students with entrepreneurial skills, strengthen leadership capabilities, and develop the next generation of innovators contributing to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy. Running from 6th July to 21st August 2026, the program reflects EDB’s continued commitment to investing in people as a foundation for long-term economic growth, while reinforcing its mandate to empower national talent and advance the UAE’s position as a…
ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs has received the Border Innovation award at the 2026 International Trade Awards, marking another international achievement for the organisation. Organised by the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade in the United Kingdom, the award recognises Abu Dhabi Customs’ use of innovation and advanced technologies to strengthen the customs ecosystem and improve the efficiency and flow of cross-border trade. Abu Dhabi Customs received the award for TradeChain, its advanced digital platform designed to integrate with blockchain-based trade platforms worldwide. TradeChain improves customs operations by strengthening the reliability and integrity of…
The UAE is set to introduce national standards for children’s media content, the National Media Authority announced on July 1, as part of a broader push to elevate the quality and safety of what children consume across all digital and traditional media. Maitha Majid Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of the Media Strategy and Policy Sector at the National Media Authority, made the announcement during a media briefing on the Cabinet Resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms. She said the new frameworks would be developed in collaboration with the Child Digital Safety Council and would serve as a…
AJMAN, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Ajman Census, chaired the Committee’s second meeting to follow up on the latest developments in the implementation of the Ajman Census project, review the outcomes of the recommendations issued at the first meeting, and assess the level of progress in the project’s preparatory work. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi affirmed that the Ajman Census is a strategic project that strengthens the planning and decision-making system by providing accurate and comprehensive statistical…
Zayed International Airport is handling more than 93,000 passengers a day and close to 500 daily flights, as travel demand continues to strengthen ahead of the summer holiday season, according to Abu Dhabi Airports. The airport operator said average daily passenger and flight volumes between June 26 and June 30 exceeded the levels recorded during the same period last year, highlighting the continued recovery and expansion of Abu Dhabi’s aviation sector. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. During the five-day period, Zayed International Airport connected travellers to more than 100 destinations worldwide, with…
ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Group Chief Sustainability and Risk Officer at AD Ports Group, said the launch of the Abu Dhabi’s Compass for Maritime Businesses: Your Gateway to Global Opportunity guide marks a significant step towards enhancing the competitiveness of the emirate’s maritime sector and attracting companies and entrepreneurs from around the world, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global maritime hub. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Mheiri said the Abu Dhabi Maritime Centre, in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre, launched…
SHARJAH, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of the Sharjah Sports Council, the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club is organising three summer camps as part of the “A Holiday Reimagined” programme throughout July, with the aim of making productive use of young people’s free time during the summer holiday, promoting the culture of marine sports, and developing participants’ physical and social skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. The club will launch its programme with the Kalba Marine Sports Camp, which will be held on Kalba Corniche from 6 July. The camp is open to boys aged 7…
ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training (CERT) and Open Innovation AI have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate artificial intelligence capability development, strengthen workforce readiness, and empower organisations to adopt AI responsibly and effectively, thereby supporting the digital transformation of public and private sector organisations across the UAE. The partnership comes at a time when the UAE is accelerating the development of its artificial intelligence ecosystem, strengthening national capabilities, and advancing digital transformation to reinforce its position as a global hub for innovation and the digital economy.…