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A black jacket left behind at Dubai International Airport containing €30,570, approximately Dh121,974 in cash, was handed over to the police on New Year’s Eve.  A 39-year-old male supervisor walked into the airport police department at 5.56pm on December 31, 2025, turned in the jacket, and revealed the cash along with a handful of loose coins. The report was logged and eventually closed. No one came forward to claim it. That jacket is just one of tens of thousands of items processed by UAE authorities in 2025.  Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels According…

At seven, she should have been playing with dolls. Instead, she sat in a dermatology clinic, staring at her swollen, infected fingertips. The cause? A glossy adult nail polish. She had seen it on a short video, copied the routine, and applied it to her own small hands. What followed was nine months of treatment for a bacterial and fungal infection no child her age should have ever known. “Not a month goes by without a similar case crossing my clinic,” says Dr Salem Antabi, a specialist dermatologist at SkinMed Medical Centre, with over 30 years of clinical experience. Stay…

ABU DHABI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) on Monday announced a growing coalition of partners for the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), as Modon, Aldar, Bloom Holding, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), LEAD Development, Reportage, and Eithad Rail, join to advance Abu Dhabi’s US$57 billion infrastructure agenda. Taking place from 12th to 14th May 2026 at the International Convention Centre, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, the coalition reflects a unified commitment to delivery at scale and reinforces the emirate’s standing as a stable, pro-investment destination for global partners. Held…

SHARJAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS) concluded the sixth edition of the “Amateur Shooting Challenge,” organised by the Community Sports Department on 9–10 May, with the participation of 77 female participants from junior and women’s categories at the foundation’s headquarters in Al-Qlayaa. The event featured a training day introducing the basics of shooting and safety procedures, followed by a competitive day for both categories, aimed at building confidence and encouraging sports participation in a safe and motivating environment. In the junior category, Shaikha Nawaf Ismail claimed first place, followed by Samar Mohammed Al Zubaidi in…

ABU DHABI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — Solutions+, a Mubadala company and a leading UAE business consultancy offering digital solutions and shared services, has entered a strategic partnership with Inception, a G42 company, to accelerate the implementation of enterprise AI solutions across the Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala” Group and the wider GCC market. Announced at Make it in the Emirates 2026, the partnership focuses on helping organisations move beyond pilot use cases to fully integrated, operational AI systems that deliver measurable business impact. The partnership agreement was signed by Nasir Al Nabhani, Managing Director of Solutions+, and Ashish Koshy, CEO…

ABU DHABI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, met with Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, along with a number of the company’s senior leaders and employees, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, H.H. reviewed the latest developments in both the freight and passenger rail projects, as well as the company’s strategic plans for the coming years, including the expansion of its logistics services ecosystem, the strengthening of connectivity across the Emirates, and support for the nation’s vision for sustainable transport. H.H. also received…

As the UAE marks four years since Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan became President, young Emiratis across the country say his leadership has transformed their view of ambition, resilience, and service to the nation. For many, meeting Sheikh Mohamed was not simply an encounter with a world leader, but a deeply personal experience that left a lasting impression on how leadership should look and feel, rooted in humility, compassion and closeness to people. The reflections come days after President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Mohammed Khamis bin Ruwais Al Khaili at his home in Al Ain on May…

At seven, she should have been playing with dolls. Instead, she sat in a dermatology clinic, staring at her swollen, infected fingertips. The cause? A glossy adult nail polish. She had seen it on a short video, copied the routine, and applied it to her own small hands. What followed was nine months of treatment for a bacterial and fungal infection no child her age should have ever known. “Not a month goes by without a similar case crossing my clinic,” says Dr. Salem Antabi, a specialist dermatologist at SkinMed Medical Center, with over 30 years of clinical experience. Stay…

ABU DHABI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, held a phone call to review bilateral ties, particularly in economic and development sectors, and ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to support lasting prosperity for both nations and their peoples. The two sides also discussed developments in the Middle East and their serious implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, and the global economy. President Zelenskyy…

The Bus-On-Demand network has been expanded to four additional communities — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park (DIP) — by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This follows a sharp 136 per cent surge in ridership in 2025. The expansion comes as usage jumped to 984,929 riders in 2025, up from 417,315 the previous year, an increase of more than 567,000 trips. The figures highlight growing public reliance on flexible, app-based transport options across the city. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Connecting more first-and-last mile link With…