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The UAE’s job market is sending a clear message to fresh graduates — a degree alone is no longer enough to land a first role. Entry-level opportunities are tightening as employers increasingly expect candidates to arrive job-ready with real-world skills rather than just academic credentials. A new report by employment platform Indeed shows this pressure is being felt across major talent pools. In India, for example, 70 per cent of jobseekers say landing their first role has become more difficult than it was a few years ago, with many pointing to rising expectations for prior experience even in entry-level positions.…
For many people, GLP-1 medications have become synonymous with dramatic weight loss. But UAE doctors say the scale may reveal only part of their impact. Growing research and local clinical experience suggest these therapies may also support heart, liver and kidney health, highlighting an expanding role for a class of drugs once used primarily to treat diabetes. “GLP-1 receptor agonists offer benefits beyond weight loss,” said Dr Julie Shah, Consultant in Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “They reduce cardiovascular…
MARRAKECH, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, on the sidelines of the fourth Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region, being held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Ghana and highlighted the continued growth and prosperity of ties across various sectors. The two sides stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts to elevate relations to broader horizons in…
Since the start of 2026, Dubai has recorded 41 road accidents caused by red light violations, resulting in four deaths and 55 injuries, as Dubai Police warned motorists about the dangers of breaking traffic rules. A top Dubai Police official also identified key causes of the violation, including rushing to save time, mobile phone distractions while driving, trying to cross an intersection at the last moment before the signal turns red, and misjudging speed and distance. Brigadier Jumaa Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, stressed that running a red light is among the…
ABU DHABI, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Authority for People of Determination, stated that Sheikh Zayed’s legacy and humanitarian impact will remain a guiding light that illuminates the path of generations. “On Father’s Day, we remember with pride and gratitude the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who embodied the highest meanings of fatherhood and made giving, mercy, and humanity a firmly rooted approach in building the nation and its people,” said Sheikh Khalid in a statement to mark the observance, which…
The UAE, through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, continues its humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as five aid convoys entered this week, comprising 64 trucks carrying 786 tonnes of food parcels and shelter supplies. The UAE humanitarian aid team in Al Arish, Egypt, continues to prepare and dispatch relief assistance on an ongoing basis through an integrated operational system aimed at meeting the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people and ensuring the delivery of aid to beneficiaries inside the Strip. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels ð¹ÙÙدÙ٠ا…
COMPIÈGNE, France, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) – UAE riders dominated the concluding competitions of the first leg of the Emirates Global Endurance Village Series, held today in Compiègne, France, under the supervision of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). In the Emirates Global Endurance Village CEI2* 120-km race, Emirati rider Salem Hamad Malhoof Al Ketbi, aboard SW Kabroz, won first place. Fellow Emirati rider Mansour Saeed Al Farsi, riding Baileys Rembrandt, finished second, while Issa Hamad Al Anzi, aboard Ermine d’Artagnan, secured third place. The four-phase race featured 94 riders. In the Emirates Global Endurance Village Youth and Juniors…
For Anil from Delhi, yoga is not just a daily habit — it is a lifelong companion that travels with him wherever he goes. The septuagenarian, who is visiting the UAE, was among around 1,600 participants who gathered at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club on Sunday morning to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY). Organised by the Consulate General of India in collaboration with Dubai Police’s Positive Spirit Council, the event brought together community members, students, diplomats, police officers and wellness enthusiasts for a guided session from 5.30am to 6.30am. The early-morning routine is second nature to Anil.…
DUBAI, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the 11th edition of the Emirati Media Forum will commence tomorrow. Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the forum will bring together a distinguished group of thought leaders, senior officials, media professionals, and content creators from across the UAE to discuss the role of national media amidst rapidly unfolding regional and global developments. Discussions will also focus on strengthening the national media ecosystem’s readiness to navigate emerging challenges while…
The weather on Monday, June 22, is expected to be fair in general, with clouds set to appear eastward, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Tuesday morning over some coastal and internal areas especially westward, with a chance of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate winds are set to blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures across the major cities of Dubai, Abu…