Author: Editorial team
Minister of State says women now shape decisions and drive impact across sectors, supported by a future-focused empowerment framework Dubai: Her Excellency Mariam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Cabinet, affirmed that policies and legislation supporting women have played a decisive role in advancing the position of Emirati women and expanding their contribution across all sectors. Speaking during a session titled “A National Vision… Created Opportunities for Emirati Women” at the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum, Her Excellency highlighted the UAE’s achievements in women’s empowerment and the transformative impact of national policies. She…
Emirati women invested Dh2.7 billion in Sharjah’s real estate sector between January and August 2026, according to figures released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.The investments were distributed across 3,385 traded properties, acquired by 3,737 female Emirati investors, reflecting their established status as active partners in the economic landscape and their high confidence in the attractiveness of the emirate’s economic and legislative environment.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The figures, released to coincide with Emirati Women’s Day, highlight the pivotal role played by the women of the UAE in enhancing the real estate…
More than 20,000 people are expected to gather in Dubai on Saturday, August 29, for an inaugural cultural event celebrating Palestinian heritage, traditions and community life in the UAE.The ‘Emirates Loves Palestine’ event will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Organisers said the event will bring together members of the Palestinian community and other residents for a programme of cultural performances, heritage displays, traditional food and community activities.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Palestinian culture and…
Swiss Stan Wawrinka has been handed a wildcard entry to the U.S. Open men’s singles draw, organisers said on Wednesday, after several days of outcry from fans over his exclusion.The 2016 champion was left off the initial list of wildcard entries in his farewell season, reigniting fierce debate over which players get the nod — and which are left out — in the wildcard process at the majors. Wawrinka posted an emotional farewell to the tournament on social media on Tuesday, seemingly closing the door on any hope of his competing in the year’s final major after participating in the…
As the summer holidays draw to a close, families across the UAE are preparing for the return of early mornings, homework and school runs. For parents with children of different ages, however, getting them ready for the classroom can look very different. While routines such as sleep schedules and screen time often become part of the preparation, Kavita Srinivasan, a parenting coach, said the most important thing parents can do is listen to how their children actually feel about returning to school. “If your child says, ‘I don’t want to go back to school, I hate school, it’s so boring,’…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday announced that more than 188 women have joined the company since Emirati Women’s Day 2025, including 79 UAE nationals. EGA today employs 833 women in the UAE, including 462 UAE nationals. More than 408 women at EGA hold operational roles, with Emiratis representing over 44 percent of women in operations. The company continues to expand opportunities for women across all areas of the business, including operations, technical roles, leadership positions and corporate functions, supporting the UAE’s vision to increase female participation in the industrial sector. EGA also…
SHARJAH, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati women’s investments in Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a trade value of AED2.7 billion from January to August 2026, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The investments covered 3,385 properties owned by 3,737 Emirati women, reflecting their growing role in the emirate’s real estate market and confidence in its investment and legislative environment. The figures were released on Thursday in a statistical report by the department to coincide with Emirati Women’s Day, highlighting the role of Emirati women in the real estate sector and their growing focus on…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi will take place from 19th to 22nd November at Manarat Al Saadiyat, bringing together 84 galleries from 63 cities and 36 countries, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for art and culture. Established in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Frieze Abu Dhabi builds on Abu Dhabi Art’s 17 years of community-building among artists, galleries, collectors and institutions in the region. Frieze Abu Dhabi will present works spanning antiquity through the 20th century to the…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defence has launched the “Beladi” programme to prepare and develop national talent and strengthen the UAE’s national capabilities and readiness. The initiative reflects a long-term strategic vision to invest in human capital by building leadership skills, technical expertise, and practical knowledge among young Emiratis to prepare them for national service. The programme commenced with a comprehensive Leadership Competency Assessment phase to identify and evaluate promising Emirati candidates. The initial selection involved psychological, physical, and cognitive evaluations, alongside face-to-face interviews and field assessments, to identify candidates’ capabilities and guide them towards…
At first glance, Mohammed Joha’s art appears abstract. There are patches of blue, pink and green against grey, with pieces of fabric, paper and cardboard stitched and layered across the canvas. Look closer and the materials start to tell their own story. Some were salvaged. Others came from Joha’s own clothes. The artist, who was born in Gaza and has lived in Europe for more than two decades, calls the series Houselessness. A part of Joha’s story is his retelling of how his home in Gaza was destroyed in war, burying more than 500 of his paintings beneath the rubble.…