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AJMAN, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber received the Gold Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice and the Bronze Award for Most Innovative Social Impact, at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the InterContinental Istanbul and received on behalf of Ajman Chamber by Abdullah Abdulmohsen Al Nuaimi, Director of the Government Communication Department. This achievement adds another international milestone to the Chamber’s distinguished record of excellence and reinforces its growing presence on prestigious global recognition platforms. Al Nuaimi emphasised that Ajman Chamber’s…

KATHMANDU, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Search and Rescue Team continues its field operations in flood-affected areas of Nepal, in coordination and cooperation with the relevant Nepalese authorities and teams, as part of the UAE’s efforts to support humanitarian response and search and rescue operations. The team succeeded in locating 10 people reported missing following the floods that struck Nepal, bringing the total number of missing people located by the team since the start of its mission to 18. Search operations have focused on Rasuwa, areas surrounding the Trishuli River and neighbouring affected locations. The team continues its…

ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research & Advisory, part of TRENDS Group, and Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen institutional cooperation, exchange expertise and support the development of a sustainable knowledge economy. The agreement was signed by Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, and Ali Abdullah Al Ali, Director of TRENDS Dubai. The partnership focuses on specialised economic research and studies to support commercial and industrial policies, provide decision-makers with research-based insights and advance the objectives of Ras Al Khaimah Vision 2030. It…

For many UAE parents, the start of a new school year also means being added to a new WhatsApp group — sometimes several. Increasingly, schools are also issuing WhatsApp group policies, setting out ground rules for how parents and teachers should use these digital spaces. As schools reopened on August 31, students were shuffled into new classes, parents were added to groups and the familiar stream of reminders, questions, homework queries and school updates began again. While these groups can make school life easier, they can also quickly become overwhelming. A message intended as a simple question can trigger a…

DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) hosted the second session of its International Media Briefing series, featuring Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports. A wide-ranging discussion moderated by Hend Fekri, Director of Strategic Media Relations, GDMO, explored the resilience of Dubai’s aviation sector, its key priorities and the long-term development plans shaping its future. The briefing brought together leading international and local media for a discussion on DXB’s growth, expanding connectivity, the development of Al Maktoum International (DWC), and plans to transform the passenger experience through technology. Mona Ghanem Al Marri,…

Several international carriers have announced the resumption of flights to the region, while others have extended their suspensions. In the UAE, several flights were delayed on Thursday, while cancellations affected services to Pakistan, Kuwait and India.Despite some flight delays and cancellations in the UAE, most carriers are operating at near-full capacity, with airlines also adding new destinations for the coming months.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Airlines continue to urge passengers to continuously monitor flight times, available on each airline’s respective website. Below is a list of flight updates for Thursday, September 10:Dubai AirportsAirblue…

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has called for singer D4vd to face the death penalty if he is convicted of killing the teenager.The family issued a statement on the eve of what would have been Celeste’s 16th birthday, saying the punishment “would be perfect for this kind of human being, devoid of feelings and emptiness inside, and without conscience”.“But that’s not in our hands, but rather in God’s, and the California justice system,” the statement continued.D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder, lewd acts involving a child under 14…

Pakistan will try to salvage something from the wreckage of a woeful tour of England with an upset victory in the third Test at Edgbaston starting on Wednesday.Mammoth defeats in the opening two encounters mean Pakistan have already lost the three-match series in emphatic fashion.But their response to a 194-run loss in the second Test at Lord’s — which followed an innings reverse in the series opener at Headingley — surprised even longstanding observers of Pakistan’s often volatile cricket scene. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took the extraordinary step of sending seven players home and calling up another seven, five of…

MUNICH, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, co-chaired the 12th session of the UAE-Germany Joint Economic Committee (JEC) in Munich. The session was held in conjunction with the official state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two sides reviewed the state of bilateral economic relations and agreed on a set of practical measures to deepen cooperation across priority sectors, including energy and renewable energy, advanced technology and…

AJMAN, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Business Women Council (AJBWC) at the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised the “Emirati Female Manufacturers” Forum to mark the celebration of Emirati Women’s Day. The event aimed to honor the achievements of Emirati women, highlight their growing role in supporting the national economy, and showcase the success stories of Emirati women who transformed ambitions into projects, ideas into products, and challenges into opportunities, creating sustainable economic value and a tangible impact within the business community. The forum was attended by Dr. Amna Khalifa Al Ali, Board Member of the Ajman…