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The UAE President welcomed outstanding graduates of the academic year 2025-26, in a move to acknowledge these students’ efforts and support their endeavours. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared heartfelt images from the gathering and emphasised the value to education to the country. He said: “Education remains a cornerstone of the UAE’s continued development, and teachers and families are essential partners in supporting students’ lifelong pursuit of knowledge.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The leader continued to wish them success and commended the “tireless efforts of our nation’s educators…
BEIJING, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — Brent oil prices hovered above $100 per barrel on Friday while heading for their fourth week of gains. Brent futures advanced 37 cents, or 0.37 percent, to $101.06 a barrel at 0330 GMT, having settled up 7 percent above $100 in the previous session for the first time since May. The contract remained on course for a 14.6 percent advance this week. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were little changed at $91.20 a barrel, their highest level since 11th June and on track for an 11.8 percent weekly rise. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — Azerbaijan’s Asaf Chopurov defended his bantamweight title at the 72nd edition of the UAE Warriors mixed martial arts series, defeating Australia’s Rhys McLaren by knockout, at Space42 Arena. With this victory, Asaf extended his unbeaten record to 11 wins and captured the title in three editions. During the bout, the champion knocked out his opponent in less than a minute. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Peter Danseu defeated his Iraqi opponent Ali Taleb in the bantamweight division after a fierce bout that ended in the champion’s favour by judges’ decision. Abdul Moneim Al Hashemi, President of…
Reaching multi-gigabit speeds of 4.58 Gbps the highest 5.5G modulation is now live on e& UAE’s network Abu Dhabi — e& UAE has reached a new milestone in next-generation mobile connectivity, activating the highest 1024QAM modulation on its live, commercial 5.5G network and reaching multi-gigabit speeds of 4.58 Gbps. It is the first time in the region that this highest modulation scheme has been activated on a live network, made possible by e& UAE’s continued investment in one of the world’s most advanced mobile networks. The milestone was demonstrated using the newly launched on HUAWEI Pura 90s smartphone, one of…
A drug trafficker who tried to evade arrest by pretending to leave the UAE spent 45 days hiding inside Dubai airport’s transit area before Dubai Police arrested him after tracking his movements and uncovering plans to retrieve a concealed drug stash in the emirate. Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police, revealed the case during his conversation on the “Q.N Podcast” on the Arab Cast platform, where he discussed drug investigations, trafficking networks and the evolving methods used by criminals. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
The author is an award-winning Botswana safari guide, expedition leader and wildlife storyteller renowned for his deep knowledge of the African wilderness and exceptional guest experiences There is a part of the Okavango that few travellers ever see — a threshold where the world’s most celebrated wetland slowly dissolves into the Kalahari sands, where rivers thin into shallow pans, and where the wilderness reveals its quieter, more ancient self. It is here, on the southern fringe of the Delta, that The Outpost has taken root. Not in the postcard centre of the Okavango where luxury has long been rehearsed, but…
TOKYO, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 2 percent on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending. The Nikkei was down 2.69 percent at 64,634.04 as of 0112 GMT, while the broader Topix slipped 1.28 percent to 4,002.09. The Nikkei has lost more than 7 percent so far this month, tumbling into correction territory last week. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Judo Federation has announced plans to provide qualification and participation opportunities for its age-group national teams in the upcoming season through training camps and regional, continental, and international competitions. The federation will also adopt developmental initiatives to preserve achieved gains and attract distinguished technical coaching talent. The announcement was made during a reception for the junior and youth team delegation following their return from the Jordanian capital, Amman, where they competed in the Asian and Arab Championships. The team secured 11 Arab medals (four gold, three silver, and four bronze). The…
Saudi Arabia’s newly introduced one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa has given the faithful another option to perform the pilgrimage. But with four main visa categories now available, travel agents said that many UAE residents are in confusion on which one best suits their travel plans. Besides the new multiple-entry Umrah visa, pilgrims can also perform Umrah using a multiple-entry tourist visa, a single-entry tourist visa or the single-entry Umrah visa. While all four options allow travellers to undertake the pilgrimage, each serves a different purpose. “The best visa depends on how often someone plans to travel to Saudi Arabia and whether…
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — AMMROC, the region’s leading military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space to explore strategic cooperation opportunities aimed at enhancing military aircraft maintenance, sustainment, and support capabilities across the UAE and the wider region. The MoU was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The partnership builds on the complementary strengths of both organisations. AMMROC brings extensive expertise in depot-level aircraft maintenance, airframe services, component support, and military fleet…