Author: Editorial team
Returning from cooler weather to the UAE’s heat and humidity can leave the body working harder to cool itself while disrupted sleep, hydration and routines can add to post-holiday fatigue, doctors say. A research published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights that people who are away from a hot environment for a week or more can lose some heat-acclimatisation adaptations, meaning they may need to gradually readjust when they return. Similarly, for many UAE residents, returning from a cool-weather holiday comes with an unexpected problem: feeling exhausted just as normal life resumes. Stay up to…
ABIDJAN, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire hosted the fifth edition of the Arab Poetry Gathering, organised by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Department of Culture in Sharjah, as part of the Arab Poetry Gatherings in Africa. Held in cooperation with cultural and literary organisations in the capital, Abidjan, the gathering featured 10 male and female poets and was attended by academics, intellectuals and those interested in the Arabic language, poetry and literature. The gathering…
Rapid7, Inc., a leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations, recently announced an expanded strategic distribution partnership with StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, across Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. The collaboration will help regional partners build the technical expertise and services capabilities customers need to improve visibility, prioritise risk, and respond faster, turning security technology into practical operational capability. Organisations across Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya are expanding their use of cloud services, artificial intelligence, and digitally connected infrastructure. As these environments grow, security teams must understand more assets, identities, and sources of risk, often without equivalent increases in…
Court orders vehicle confiscation and three-year licence suspension after motorist endangered road users by driving against the flow of traffic Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has sentenced a driver to six months in prison after convicting him of deliberately endangering the lives of road users by driving recklessly, travelling against the flow of traffic and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The court also imposed a AED100,000 fine, ordered the confiscation of the vehicle used in the incident and suspended the defendant’s driving licence for three years, effective after completion of his prison sentence. According to…
Mid and small-sized insurance companies in the UAE are outpacing their larger rivals, growing revenue by 19 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared to 12 per cent growth for the country’s five biggest insurers, according to a new industry report.That momentum among smaller players helped drive the entire industry to a strong first half.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.UAE-listed insurers posted a combined net profit of Dh2.2 billion, up 12 per cent from Dh2.0 billion in the same period last year. The top five insurers accounted for Dh1.58 billion of…
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the man accused of masterminding his killing is going on trial.Opening statements are set to begin on Monday in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former street gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed the hip-hop star.Davis, 63, is charged in Clark County, Nevada, with one count of murder using a deadly weapon. He has pleaded not guilty.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Prosecutors allege Davis led a group of men in a plot to…
A home series against Bangladesh may have seemed the perfect chance for Australia to shake off rust and ease into a huge year of Test cricket, but the shambolic defeat to the South Asian side in Darwin has the top-ranked hosts searching for answers to uncomfortable questions about their future. Australia’s nine-wicket loss, completed on Sunday inside four days, was variously described in local media as one of the country’s biggest Test humiliations following domination by ninth-ranked Bangladesh.The second and final Test in Mackay, Queensland, starting on Saturday, now carries far more weight than anticipated.Nothing less than a thumping win…
Aspiring musicians in Dubai will soon be able to study for a Bachelor of Music without leaving the city, as SAE University College prepares to launch what it says is Dubai’s first accredited degree of its kind. The three-year, full-time programme will begin in September 2026, with applications currently open. It comes as the UAE looks to expand its cultural and creative industries, with a national target for the sector to contribute 5 per cent of GDP by 2031. According to Jan Horn, Managing Director of SAE University College Dubai, the timing reflects a gap between the growth of the…
ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Space Science and Technology Centre (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced the successful launch of the SEO satellite aboard A Long March 2C carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China. The achievement is part of the centre’s efforts to develop national space projects, strengthen UAE capabilities in the sector and support the country’s ambitions in science, technology and innovation. The SEO project also aims to develop national talent by providing Emirati researchers and engineers with practical experience in satellite design, development and operations in cooperation…
ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group on Monday announced that it has received a notification from L’IMAD Holding Company PJSC (L’IMAD), a sovereign investor of the Government of Abu Dhabi, of its intention to submit a voluntary conditional cash offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (ADQ), to acquire up to 100 percent of the issued and paid-up share capital of Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group) not already held by ADQ (a copy of which is enclosed). L’IMAD, through ADQ, currently owns 75.42 percent of AD Ports Group.…