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SHARJAH, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People and sponsored by e&, continues to accept submissions for its 18th edition, with registration open until July 31, 2026, and book submissions accepted until August 31, 2026. The award welcomes authors, illustrators and publishers specialising in Arabic-language children’s and young adult literature from around the world. The five categories include Early Childhood, Picture Book, Chapter Book, Young Adult Book and Non-Fiction Books, with the latter serving as the rotating category for the current edition. Submitted works must…
A national programme designed to create 5,000 industrial jobs for Emiratis by 2027 has surpassed its target a year ahead of schedule, with more than 5,200 opportunities generated since its launch. Officials announced the milestone ahead of the Industrialists Career Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, where more than 1,000 additional vacancies are being offered by over 70 participating companies. The exhibition, launched in 2023 under the National In-Country Value programme, was originally tasked with creating 5,000 industrial-sector jobs for Emiratis by 2027. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We have achieved our KPI that…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has kicked off implementation of one of its Sixth Cycle research projects through its Australia Roadshow, bringing together researchers, university leadership and scientific experts to support project delivery and strengthen international collaboration in rain enhancement science. The roadshow commenced in Melbourne, Australia, with the technical kick-off of the project, “AI-Driven Development and Optimisation of Ice-Nucleating Agents for Cloud Seeding Applications,” led by Professor Linda Zou of Victoria University. The engagement brought together UAEREP representatives and the project team to align on research objectives, implementation…
DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has further strengthened its role as a key driver of Dubai’s economic growth, generating a record AED25.03 billion in economic output through its calendar of large-scale business events in 2025. As a leading platform for international trade and industry collaboration, DWTC continues to support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, by attracting global businesses, talent and innovation to the emirate. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai,…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has opened registration for the 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, scheduled to take place from 9th to 21st November, 2026. A total prize pool of AED3 million has been allocated for winners, further reinforcing the championship’s position as the leading event on the international jiu-jitsu calendar. Over nearly two decades, the championship has grown into one of the most prestigious events in jiu-jitsu, attracting top athletes from around the world. It has become a key fixture on the international calendar…
A newborn baby was safely rescued after a fire broke out in a residential apartment in Sharjah’s Al Nasseriya area early Friday morning, with no injuries reported. According to Al Bayan newspaper, the Sharjah Civil Defence teams responded swiftly to the incident after the operations room received a report at 1.35am of a fire inside an apartment on the second floor of a residential building. Firefighting and rescue crews from the Samnan and Al Mina stations were immediately dispatched to the scene. According to Sharjah Civil Defence, the fire broke out from an air-conditioning unit inside the apartment and firefighting…
Dubai summers have always been about mall strolls, late-night drives along Sheikh Zayed Road and children enjoying soft-serve ice cream in abundance. But this year, the city has raised the stakes. Dubai’s new ‘Kids Go Free’ summer campaign is essentially a city‑wide cheat code for families, offering free stays, free play and, in many cases, free meals for children, all bundled into one package. Running through the school holidays, the campaign brings together a wide network of hotels, theme parks and attractions under one umbrella, with a simple idea that if adults pay, kids don’t have to. At participating hotel…
MIAMI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has personally greeted the 170 referees, assistant referees and video match officials who will be overseeing the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Mexico, Canada and the United States. “Today I really feel great here in Miami, spending time with Team One. The best of the best,” said the FIFA President after attending one of their pre-tournament training sessions. “They’ve been working for years to be ready for the greatest (FIFA) World Cup ever. And here they are at these great facilities in Miami.” As part of their preparations for the…
Seven people were killed and nine others injured after a minibus crashed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of Emirates Road in Dubai, police said. Dubai Police said preliminary investigations showed the truck had come to a sudden stop in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. The bus driver, who allegedly failed to pay attention and keep a safe distance, then rammed into the truck from behind. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said the Command and Control Centre received a report about the…
For more than a decade, UAE expat Sonia believed she had asthma. By the time the real diagnosis arrived, her lungs were failing. “I have a choice. I die or I have a transplant,” she recalled. “And I looked around me and I saw all these incredible reasons to live.” A year after undergoing a double lung transplant at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sonia is paying tribute to the medical team that saved her life, and to the anonymous donor whose organs allowed her to “literally learn to breathe” again. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…