Author: Editorial team
Question: I signed my rent contract in January this year in Dubai but lost my job this month. I cannot afford the rent anymore. Is there any way that I can end my contract without paying the two-month penalty on humanitarian considerations? Answer: Pursuant to your query, the provisions of the Dubai land laws and the UAE civil transaction law are applicable. In the emirate of Dubai, the landlord–tenant relationship is governed by a written lease contract which includes details such as property details, purpose, lease term, rent, payment method, and information of the property owner and the tenant. All…
DUBAI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Launched by the Digital School, the “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has recorded a significant milestone, attracting wide community engagement and achieving 70% of its target, namely collecting 100,000 electronic devices, in record time. Launched in August 2025 in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and with the participation of more than 140 government entities, private sector organisations, and educational institutions across the UAE, the “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign aims to collect 100,000 used electronic devices. It targets refurbishing, recycling, and distributing these devices to students worldwide. It reflects a…
Dubai’s daily bus commuters are set to benefit from new waiting spaces, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed installing 726 modern bus shelters across key areas of the emirate. The shelters have been placed in high-density neighbourhoods and locations, keeping both current demand and the future expansion of public bus services in mind. The installations aim to improve connectivity with other modes of transport, making daily journeys smoother for residents who rely on integrated mobility options such as metro links, taxis and shared transport. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels…
PARIS, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — Three days out from the third monument of the season, UAE Team Emirates-XRG presented its lineup for Paris-Roubaix, with Tadej Pogačar hoping to take a historic victory for the Emirati squad. Already a winner of both Milano-Sanremo and the Ronde van Vlaanderen this season, Pogačar heads into Sunday’s race as the current title holder of four of the five great cycling Monuments. Were he to win on Sunday, he would become the first rider since Roger De Vlaeminck in 1979 to have won all five, totalling Milano-Sanremo, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Il…
AJMAN, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber organised a forum titled “Sustainability in the Industrial Sector” to announce the launch of the first phase of the Eco Smart Industry initiative. The event highlighted best practices and expertise in resource rationalization, conservation, and recycling, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to driving the industrial sector toward a sustainable and balanced future that keeps pace with environmental and economic developments while enhancing production. The forum, held at the Fairmont Ajman Hotel, was attended by Mohamed Ali Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Member Support Services Sector; Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Al Nuaimi, Director…
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is to begin an official visit to China on Sunday, April 12, 2026. This trip would be part of the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation serving mutual interests for the benefit of both nations and their peoples. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The visit aims to further advance cooperation and elevate the longstanding ties between the UAE and China, underpinned by a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning key priority sectors. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed…
A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”. Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media. His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity, pride, and collective strength. The response across the country was immediate,…
RIYADH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced today the success of operational and technical efforts in restoring the full pumping capacity through the East–West pipeline, amounting to approximately seven million barrels per day (mbpd), and recovering the affected volumes from the Manifa field production of around 300,000 barrels per day, all within a short period of time. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that further to the statement issued by the Ministry of Energy on April 9, 2026, regarding the impact on certain facilities of the Kingdom’s energy sector due to the attacks, including the…
ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of an innovative strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing the UAE’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem. The initiative is designed to strengthen energy security, sustainability, and efficiency, while supporting the objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision in developing advanced, future-ready infrastructure. The project is the first of its kind across the UAE and was first developed and implemented in 2025 at the Ministry headquarters in Sharjah, as part…
AL ARISH, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Floating Hospital at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt has received five new patients from the Gaza Strip to undergo necessary medical care and treatment, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian and medical efforts under ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering. With the arrival of the new patients, the total number of cases received by the UAE Floating Hospital has risen to 66. Medical and nursing teams immediately began conducting the required examinations and assessments upon their arrival, in preparation…