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ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Easter celebrations at St Anthony Cathedral of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Essam Ashour, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the UAE, alongside members of the Egyptian community and diplomatic and social figures. The attendance reflects the UAE’s commitment to sharing the celebrations of different religious communities and promoting coexistence, tolerance and human understanding. In his remarks, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said, “I am pleased to be with you tonight at your…
DUBAI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice Chairman of CCPIT Shanghai. The discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across key sectors that offer promising opportunities for companies in both markets, particularly within the digital economy. Mohammad Lootah said: “Dubai and China share a dynamic…
ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Frontline healthcare workers from Burjeel Holdings, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, have set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of nationalities participating in carrying a UAE flag banner bearing the slogan “Our Nation, Our Heartbeat”, with the participation of 64 nationalities. The initiative took place yesterday on Hudayriyat Island as part of the closing ceremony of the annual Burjeel Games, organised in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council under the theme “Our Nation, Our Heartbeat”, inspired by the leadership’s directives to promote unity and raise the…
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,…