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As demand for premium children’s products grows across the Emirates, Russian brands are bringing together quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and natural ingredients to appeal to a new generation of families Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11:04 AM The UAE’s youngest consumers are becoming some of its most influential shoppers. Children are no longer simply wearing what their parents choose or eating whatever appears in the pantry – they are actively shaping family purchasing decisions. According to global consumer research by GWI, most children aged 8 to 11 have a significant influence on household spending, from snacks and toys to clothing.…

Online travel-tech platform EaseMyTrip has launched ‘ReSave’ — a zero-cost flight add-on that tracks eligible fare drops after booking and returns the full applicable savings to customers, as per a company statement. The company is expanding its technology-led customer proposition beyond the point of booking. As per the release, “The offering monitors booked flight itineraries for eligible price reductions and helps customers access applicable savings, subject to the plan terms.””The initiative forms part of EaseMyTrip’s broader technology strategy to create value across the entire travel lifecycle,” the company said. Airfares can fluctuate even after a booking is confirmed, leaving travellers…

A former street gang leader orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas as retaliation for the beating of his nephew, prosecutors told jurors as opening statements began in his murder trial.Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is charged in Nevada’s Clark County with one count of murder using a deadly weapon. He has pleaded not guilty.Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill Shakur, who was 25 at the time, in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”You…

Fifa said on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.Lamour joined the senior leadership group of soccer’s global governing body in November 2024, having previously been part of the inner circle that campaigned for Infantino’s election as Fifa president in 2016.”Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Fifa’s Chief Operating Officer has ended on August 17, 2026,” a Fifa spokesperson said on Monday.”Fifa thanks Kevin for his…

Humidity could reach 90% in coastal and mountainous areas, with the NCM warning motorists of reduced visibility in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates. Dubai: Humidity levels are climbing in the UAE today, leading to foggy mornings and reduced visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecasts today’s weather to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with a chance of convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon that may be associated with rainfall. Rising humidity With humidity levels reaching 65% to 85% in internal areas, and between 70% to 90% in mountainous, coastal and…

Imagine needing cash urgently to send home to a sick family member – and having to wait three days for it to arrive. That was the reality for expatriates in the UAE back in the 1960s, when Al Ansari Exchange first opened its doors. Today, the same transfer can land in three seconds.“I remember it used to take a very long time. It was three days,” recalls Rashed A. Al Ansari, Group CEO of Al Ansari Financial Services, describing the early days of paper ledgers, carbon copies and traveller’s cheques. “Now it’s instant. By the time you touch the door…

Indian cinema fans in the UAE could walk away with half a kilogram of gold or a brand-new SUV simply by heading to the movies this August.VOX Cinemas has launched its Filmy Fever campaign across its UAE locations, offering moviegoers the chance to win one of two major prizes when they purchase tickets for selected Indian films.The promotion runs throughout August, with one winner set to receive 500g of gold through Dream Dubai, valued by organisers at Dh235,000. Another winner will receive a Jetour T2 SUV.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.How to enterMoviegoers…

Bangladesh’s stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019.The country’s first-ever Test win on Australian soil on Sunday came after years of efforts to make red-ball cricket a priority, both financially and structurally, former players said.Following a players’ strike and the suspension of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in 2019, Bangladesh endured a difficult tour of India, prompting a rethink at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).One of the board’s key decisions was to overhaul player contracts and significantly increase financial incentives for Test cricket, former captain…

Polina Anokhina Denis. Polina Anokhina Denis outlines how AI-powered collaboration, integrated ecosystems and sustainable technology are reshaping workplace experiences across the region. Hybrid working is prompting organisations to rethink how employees collaborate, communicate and remain productive across offices, homes and flexible workspaces. Demand is shifting from standalone devices towards integrated workplace ecosystems that combine AI-powered collaboration, interoperability, ergonomic design, simplified management and sustainability. In an interview with TahawulTech, Polina Anokhina Denis, Regional Head, IMEA, Logitech, discusses the workplace trends influencing the region, the growing role of AI in hybrid collaboration and Logitech’s strategy for delivering flexible, scalable and people-centric experiences…

The roadmap will be reviewed every five years to reflect technological developments, regulatory changes and operational progress. Dubai: Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) has unveiled a structured roadmap towards net zero operations by 2050. Developed through a data-driven and technically modelled, the roadmap establishes a clear decarbonisation pathway within Emicool’s defined operational boundary. Based on a 2023 emissions baseline of 183,423 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e), covering Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions, the roadmap is supported by approximately AED 116 million earmarked for energy optimisation initiatives through 2027, alongside Emicool’s broader green financing strategy. The roadmap…