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ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects tomorrow’s weather to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with a chance of convective clouds forming over eastern and southern areas, accompanied by rainfall in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually, with humid conditions developing at night and on Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, freshening at times, and will blow from southeast to northwest at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 45 km/h. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf, with the first…
SK Telecom (SKT) has recently started to sunset its 3G service by halting subscriber additions, commencing the process of closing the network after 23-years of operation. The operator is lining up a raft of offers and promotions to encourage subscribers to switch to 4G and 5G alternatives, with phone replacement and tariff discounts among the incentives. SKT is yet to set the final shut down date, but explained it wanted to begin preparing customers for an end it stated is necessary due to falling subscriber numbers and traffic, and ageing equipment and devices. Closure requires government permission, which SKT believes…
Operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft, Katowice will become Air Arabia’s third destination in Poland from SharjahSHARJAH: Air Arabia today announced the launch of four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Katowice International Airport (KTW), starting 17th December 2026.Operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft, Katowice will become Air Arabia’s third destination in Poland from Sharjah, following Kraków and Warsaw Chopin. The new service will provide customers with a convenient and affordable travel option between the UAE and southern Poland, while further expanding the airline’s growing European network.Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said, “We are pleased…
Terminal 3 comes alive with music, personalised welcome signs, complimentary treats and interactive experiences throughout August Dubai: Dubai Airports has launched a new series of experiences to welcome passengers arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB), offering warm and thoughtful touches inspired by Arabian hospitality. The initiative is designed for residents returning to Dubai after the summer season, visitors to the city and passengers transiting through the world’s busiest international airport. The activities create memorable moments for passengers travelling through Terminal 3, transforming spaces ranging from baggage reclaim and the arrivals hall to transit areas across DXB. The welcome experiences include…
Around three in every four homes currently under construction in Dubai have already been sold, as demand continues to keep pace with the emirate’s residential development pipeline, according to a new report by fäm Properties. The report shows 564,072 residential properties are currently under construction across Dubai, with 425,863 or 75.5 per cent already sold.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Villas are seeing stronger demand than apartments, with 85.4 per cent of 68,297 villas sold, compared with 74.1 per cent of 495,775 apartments. More than 80,000 homes due this year already soldOf the 96,585…
Zayn Malik has caught the attention of fans after sharing a photo of himself grilling elotes while wearing a Mexico national football team jersey.The former One Direction singer posted the picture on Instagram, showing himself preparing the popular Mexican street food while dressed in the black national team shirt.The post quickly gained attention online, particularly among Mexican fans, who reacted to Zayn embracing two familiar parts of the country’s culture, football and food.The moment comes after Mexico has become a recurring stop in the singer’s solo career.Zayn’s relationship with his Mexican fans has grown in recent years, with the country…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to promoting sustainable lifestyles and helping customers improve the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption while making the best use of resources at home. Through innovative digital services available on its website and smart app, DEWA empowers customers to monitor their consumption patterns, identify opportunities to reduce waste and make informed decisions. These tools enable them to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable community while maintaining high standards of comfort and well-being in their homes. Supporting Dubai’s vision for a more sustainable future, DEWA continues…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Hudayriyat Island topped the Abu Dhabi real estate market in terms of sales value for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 2026, released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). The island recorded AED19 billion, accounting for 27 percent of the residential sales value in the emirate. Saadiyat Island ranked second with AED13.3 billion, followed by Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island (operated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market area) with total sales of AED10.5 billion, and Yas Island at AED7.3 billion.…
Emirati athlete Rakan Alyammahi won gold in the Youth B Men’s 44kg division after defeating Ireland’s Roman Verhoeven in the final, leading the UAE’s medal charge on the third day of the IMMAF Youth World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. His compatriot Mustafa Almaqboul claimed bronze in the same division.The two medals took the UAE Mixed Martial Arts National Team’s overall tally to 18, including six gold, five silver and seven bronze medals. Youth B competition for athletes aged 14–15 got underway on Wednesday, with more than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries competing in the championship.The Youth B…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 99 percent regarding the disclosure of the audited financial statements of H1 2026 of its listed companies. This falls within the legal timeframe specified for the disclosure of listed companies’ financial results, which is 45 days from the end of the relevant financial period. In this regard, the results indicate that 100 listed companies traded in the market out of a total of 101 traded public listed companies. The total number of listed companies stands at 104,…