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ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Masdar City Free Zone, Abu Dhabi’s premier hub for future-focused industries and emerging economic sectors, has launched a special Emirati Package to make entrepreneurship more accessible for UAE nationals, with a renewed focus on empowering Emirati women to lead, own and grow their own enterprises. Announced during the UAE Year of Family, the launch reflects the nation’s commitment to building resilience through upskilling and innovation, advancing the UAE’s economic transformation by increasing Emirati participation in high-growth sectors, and honours the values of unity, care and cooperation that are woven into the UAE’s heritage.…
Employees across the UAE and Gulf region are paying more attention to health benefits, wellbeing, flexible working and paid leave than to headline grabbing office perks such as free food or lifestyle facilities, according to a new workplace study by NAVO.The research analyzed 2,000 employer sources including job advertisements, careers pages and LinkedIn posts, alongside more than 1,000 employee reviews and discussions from platforms including Glassdoor, Indeed, Reddit, Blind and Fishbowl. After removing duplicates and generic references, the final dataset included 1,121 workplace perk mentions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Health benefits ranked…
Veteran director Kuku Kohli has passed away at the age of 77. Kuku Kohli suffered a heart attack and breathed his last at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday.He is survived by his wife, actor Aruna Irani, and two daughters, Pooja and Karishma, from his first marriage to Rita Kohli.His final rites will take place on Wednesday. Kuku Kohli made his directorial debut with Phool Aur Kaante, which emerged as a commercial success and also marked Ajay Devgn’s debut. The film also starred Madhoo, Amrish Puri, Aruna Irani and Jagdeep.He later directed Suhaag in 1994, starring Ajay Devgn, Akshay…
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team is ready for the high-voltage match against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, which will get under way on August 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.Kaur, who led India to a memorable ODI World Cup triumph last year, will hope to continue the momentum when they face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 5 in Dubai.Last year, on the same ground, the Asia Cup men’s tournament was thrown into chaos after the Indian team refused to shake hands with the Pakistani players following the 2025 military stand-off between the two countries.India went on to…
ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) to strengthen research collaboration across the social sector. The partnership will focus on understanding digital social trends and anticipating future changes, helping build knowledge and support Abu Dhabi’s social priorities. The MoU was signed by Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of DCD, and Dr Sultan Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, Director-General of ECSSR. The agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise and working together to better understand the…
Imran Khan, CEO and Founder, Invespy. The Invespy Broker Hub combines a neutral physical workspace with a digital platform designed to connect brokers with developers, inventory, training and global property opportunities Dubai’s fast-growing property market has created significant opportunities for brokers, alongside growing demand for neutral workspaces, professional development, credible developer connections and efficient commission payments. Invespy aims to meet these needs through a broker-first ecosystem combining digital tools with a dedicated physical community. Imran Khan, CEO and Founder of Invespy, discusses with Tahawultech.com how the Invespy Broker Hub will support brokers with live property opportunities, training, content facilities and…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police has completed preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year through its School Security initiative, implementing an integrated security, traffic and awareness plan in coordination with strategic partners. The plan aims to ensure a safe return to schools and improve traffic safety and flow, particularly during peak hours. Dubai Police will deploy 253 security and traffic patrols around schools, supported by 28 drones to monitor traffic and key locations, four luxury patrols, five mounted patrols and 65 bicycles to strengthen field presence. The plan also includes the participation of 217 students from the Safety…
Dubai expects another 56,600 residential units by the end of 2026 as rental growth moderates and demand for prime office and off-plan projects remains strongAbu Dhabi: A report by Colliers International, a global professional services and investment management firm, highlighted the continued development of the UAE real estate market in the second quarter of 2026, and its transition towards a more balanced phase, following an extended period of exceptional growth, supported by the market’s established fundamentals, continued investments, and economic diversification initiatives. The report provided an analysis of the most prominent trends in the real estate markets of Abu Dhabi, Dubai,…
Pedestrians say speeding, silent approaches, abandoned scooters and riders without lights are creating new safety risks, while an insurance expert calls for mandatory third-party cover. Abu Dhabi: Pedestrians have recently been complaining about the “reckless” behaviour of some electric scooter users on sidewalks and designated walkways, highlighting violations they observe daily, including excessive speed, stunt driving, driving on sidewalks designated for pedestrians, as well as leaving and neglecting scooters randomly on sidewalks and in building entrances, and not using lights at night. Abu Dhabi Police stressed the need to drive e-scooters carefully in crowded areas, give way to pedestrians, avoid…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 31st Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT 2026) continued its second day under the theme “Reformulating the Future of Pharma”, highlighting digital transformation, Pharma 4.0™ and the development of emerging pharmaceutical talent. The programme featured specialised sessions on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the role of digital technologies and automation in improving production efficiency while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory compliance. Discussions highlighted the role of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), in collaboration with the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), in supporting adoption of Pharma 4.0™ concepts in…