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LONDON, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City reignited their Premier League title charge with a commanding 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Following a cagey opening half, City intensified their attack after the interval, breaking the deadlock when Nico O’Reilly converted a precise header. The visitors doubled their advantage shortly after as Marc Guéhi clinicaly finished a well-placed throughball from Rayan Cherki. Jeremy Doku then capitalised on a defencive error, dispossessing Moises Caicedo before slotting home a third to seal the result and silence the home crowd. The victory moves City within six points of league leaders Arsenal,…

FUJAIRAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) concluded today at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with competitions in the Under-18, Adults and Masters divisions bringing the event to a close after two days. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club finished top of the medal standings, followed by Palms Sports – Team 777 in second place and M.O.D UAE in third. The final day of the event in Fujairah featured a good level of competition across all categories. Adults’ matches showed strength and discipline, under-18 athletes competed with confidence, while Masters competitors…

Dense cloud cover blanketed Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning as residents in some areas experienced moderate rainfall, with heavier showers expected later in the day. Dubai saw light rain earlier in the day and has since shifted to overcast, gloomy conditions. According to the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology, convective cloud formation is likely to bring intermittent rainfall, ranging from light to moderate, with occasional heavy downpours. A yellow weather warning has been issued, urging residents to remain cautious. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The unstable weather is being driven by an…

WASHINGTON, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said she is concerned about a powerful new AI model from Anthropic that poses major cybersecurity risks. In a statement, she said that the world does not have the ability to protect the international monetary system against massive cyber risks. “The risks have been growing exponentially,” Georgieva said. “Yes, we are concerned. We are very keen to see more attention to the guardrails that are necessary to protect financial stability in the world of AI.” Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed Phase 1 of the Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone, one of Dubai’s most dynamic and economically active areas, at a cost of AED250 million. The total investment in the project is AED500 million. The project aims to develop an integrated, adaptable, and sustainable sewerage and stormwater system serving Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the area located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. It spans a total area of 1,600 hectares and covers more than 1,507…

Landmarks across Dubai were illuminated in the colours of the UAE flag in a show of pride. A striking display on the Burj Khalifa stood out as a powerful symbol of unity, national achievement and shared identity. The world’s tallest tower became a vivid expression of belonging and cohesion, reinforcing the UAE flag as a symbol of collective strength. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. As the UAE national anthem played, the tower stood illuminated in red, green, white, and black — steady, visible from almost anywhere in the city. It wasn’t just…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The National Unified and Integrated Preparedness and Response System “Jaheziya” has launched the first national specialised programme to develop surgeons’ skills in emergency and disaster preparedness, in a strategic step reflecting the UAE’s commitment to strengthening national health readiness and building an integrated system capable of rapid and effective response to emergencies and disasters. The programme will run for one week across several emirates, taking place in Ajman on Tuesday, Fujairah on Wednesday, Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday, and concluding in Dubai next Saturday. This initiative marks a pioneering national milestone, the first…

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall has become the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, ensuring that People of Determination visitors with non-visible needs can receive the additional support they may need. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme is embedded across customer experience operations at Yas Mall with all customer facing staff trained to identify the sunflower lanyard and use enhanced service protocols to provide necessary support to customers. The initiative ensures a consistent and inclusive experience for all. Full membership of the programme requires meeting established international criteria, including comprehensive staff training…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has announced that Yas Mall has become the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, enhancing support for visitors with non-visible disabilities. The milestone reflects collaboration between Aldar, the Zayed Authority for People of Determination and Topland, with the initiative integrated across customer service operations at Yas Mall. All customer-facing staff have been trained to recognise the sunflower lanyard and provide enhanced support, ensuring a consistent and inclusive experience for visitors. The programme requires meeting international standards, including staff training and full operational…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — KraneShares today announced the listing of two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX): the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (Ticker: KWIN). The AGIX ETF provides exposure to both public and private artificial intelligence companies, including SpaceX and Anthropic, offering access to high-growth innovation themes and a selection of private companies. The fund is scheduled to be directly listed on ADX on 16 April 2026. Meanwhile, the KWIN ETF, developed in collaboration between KraneShares and Wahed Invest, offers a…