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Committee assesses exceptional cases under a people-centred framework that balances humanitarian considerations with legal and regulatory requirements Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) reviewed 2,267 humanitarian cases during the first half of 2026, approving 1,295 cases after evaluating their circumstances and eligibility in accordance with approved humanitarian criteria. GDRFA Dubai said its Humanitarian Cases Committee operates through an integrated institutional framework that assesses each case individually, balancing humanitarian considerations with applicable laws and regulations. The authority noted that the approach reflects the Dubai Government’s people-centred vision and aims to ensure fair, transparent and…

Gold surged 3% to its highest price in more than two and a half months on Wednesday as a drop in the U.S. dollar and bond yields boosted the appeal of non-yielding bullion ahead of the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July 28-29 policy meeting. Spot gold was up 2.7% to $4,448.97 per ounce by 9:37 a.m. EDT (1337 GMT) after touching its highest level since June 5 at $4,466.01 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures increased nearly 2% to $4,506.70.On the technical front, spot gold broke above its 100-day moving average of around $4,381. “We’ve…

AR Rahman has thanked Salman Khan for agreeing to be part of an upcoming music video paying tribute to late playback singer Asha Bhosle.The Oscar-winning composer announced Salman’s involvement on X, describing his participation as a special moment in the celebration of Bhosle’s musical legacy.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.”A heartfelt thank you to dear Salman Khan for agreeing to being part of Asha Bhosle ji’s tribute music video. Your affection for Asha ji and your generosity in celebrating her extraordinary legacy make this moment incredibly special,” Rahman wrote.Salman joins Shah Rukh Khan…

India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring Pool D clash at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday to advance to the second round, eliminating their arch-rivals from the tournament.Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored twice each, while Hardik Singh also found the net as India produced an attacking display to secure a crucial victory.Pakistan’s Hannan Shahid scored twice and Sufyan Khan added one, but their efforts were not enough to prevent their elimination from the tournament.India made a flying start and took the lead in the fifth minute through captain Harmanpreet, who converted the game’s first penalty corner…

Programme brings family business leaders together with senior government officials to support future growth, enhance leadership capabilities and deepen understanding of Dubai’s economic and social prioritiesDubai: The Dubai Family Business Management Programme has concluded its latest knowledge journey with a series of high-level leadership engagements and specialised workshops aimed at strengthening collaboration between family businesses and Dubai Government leaders.Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) in collaboration with the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses (DCFB), which operates under Dubai Chambers, the programme supports Dubai’s efforts to reinforce strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors.MBRCLD designed…

Dubai’s original Ravi Restaurant in Satwa has issued a public notice clarifying that it is not currently associated with two other establishments operating under the Ravi name in the emirate. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account on Tuesday, August 18, Ravi Restaurant said it is not associated, affiliated, managed, operated or represented by Ravi Fine Dine on Sheikh Zayed Road or Ravi Restaurant in Al Nahda. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The restaurant said the two establishments should not be understood or represented as branches of, or as operating…

Google is reportedly making plans to move the production of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds out of China by the year 2027. The company is instead looking to expand its manufacturing efforts into Vietnam and India due to ongoing U.S.-China tensions. The tech giant also told suppliers it is targeting an 8% to 10% increase in Pixel shipments this year from around 12 million units in 2025, Nikkei Asia reported. The move would make Google the second major smartphone manufacturer after Samsung to fully shift production out of China. Sources told the news outlet that “compared with Apple,…

While the brunt of the US-Iran war remains centred in and around the Strait of Hormuz, airlines continue to extend flight suspensions across the Gulf as security concerns persist. Several international and regional carriers have cancelled or adjusted services to destinations including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while travellers are being advised to check the latest flight status before heading to the airport.This comes as the UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran after air defences dealt with two ballistic missiles, of which Iran denied involvement. Talks between the US and Iran have also stalled,…

The Recording Academy has signalled that it could make changes to its controversial new Asian pop category following BTS decision not to submit music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.According to The Korea Times, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. addressed criticism surrounding the newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, acknowledging that some artists do not feel it represents their music appropriately.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The category was introduced as part of the academy’s efforts to expand representation amid the global growth of Asian pop music. However, the move…

Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China’s Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.The world number one took only 20 minutes to blow through the first set against her 36th-ranked opponent and began the second set with a break of serve.Sabalenka kept up the pressure in the second set with Wang double-faulting on the top seed’s first match point after 54 minutes.The victory marked the 45th in a row for Sabalenka at the Masters 1000 level.”I cannot complain. She’s a tough opponent,” Sabalenka said. “To win in…