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Dubai’s approval of shared housing is unlikely to bring rents down, but instead could push the rents higher in those communities, according to property experts.Shared housing in Dubai is being brought under stricter regulations, with more than 44 areas approved for shared accommodation. Dubai Municipality has set minimum space, safety and facility requirements, while landlords must obtain permits and comply with occupancy rules. The measures aim to curb overcrowding and protect tenants’ rights.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“Dubai has always had shared housing. It just never had it on paper,” he said. Partitioned…
Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a frustrating 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday that does little to ease the pressure on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick.The Red Devils travelled to the home of their bitter rivals desperate to find a spark after just two wins in nine games in all competitions this season.The sense of a growing crisis at the club was exacerbated in midweek by an outburst from defender Lisandro Martinez, who took aim at the United hierarchy after a 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.The Argentina centre-back said Carrick, in his first full season…
Children recovering from Influenza A may continue to experience a persistent cough, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite for one to two weeks after the fever subsides, doctors in the UAE have said, urging parents not to overlook symptoms that persist during recovery. While most children recover from the acute infection within five to seven days, some may take longer to regain their usual energy levels and eating habits. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort, can also affect children during the illness and sometimes linger briefly afterwards. Dr Nirosha Ponnuraj, Specialist Paediatrician at Prime Medical Center, Jumeirah…
SHARJAH, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The third-quarter report for 2026 issued by the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), revealed that the foundation financed 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a total of AED3.727 million. Additionally, the report spotlighted the addition of 168 new projects to the membership fold, alongside 490 Eitimad license transactions (new and renewed) and 307 e-commerce licenses. It also noted that 351 entrepreneurs participated in skill-building programmess, while 51 owners received specialised business consultations. During the third quarter, member projects also secured 198 contracts with…
Dubai: It’s raining in the UAE – and you can expect more in the coming months, according to the latest seasonal forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) yesterday. The NCM stated that significant El Niño activity has already begun, with warming intensified during October and November, and certain regions of the Pacific reaching 2.3°C above the long-term average. El Niño is a natural climate pattern marked by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. For the UAE, this means temperatures and precipitation are expected to be near to above average, from November…
The UAE has signed an agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi.The meetings will mark the second time the UAE has hosted the event, following Dubai in 2003.The 2029 meetings are set to bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers, economic experts, private sector representatives, civil society representatives, media and academics from 191 countries.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.They will examine the challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for growth and financial stability, and policies to…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.Atletico, second, snatched a late 1-0 win at Espanyol, while third-placed Betis are eight points adrift of the leaders and Real Madrid, fourth, host Sevilla on Sunday.Teenage winger Yamal scored a brilliant goal for Spanish champions Barca, with Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo also finding the net at La Cartuja stadium in Seville.Betis had Facundo Bernal sent off for a headbutt on…
BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has concluded its active participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October, with Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, leading the Ministry of Finance delegation. The UAE maintained a prominent presence across ministerial sessions and international meetings, contributing actively to shaping global financial and economic dialogue and discussions on how best to respond to the financial challenges confronting the global economy. The delegation also held an…
Property rents in Dubai have fallen in most residential communities between the third quarter of 2025 and 2026, according to Property Finder.The real estate platform tracked ten key apartment communities, nine of which saw median asking rents falling year-on-year, including Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bag, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Arjan, Dubai Creek Harbour, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Meydan, and Palm Jumeirah.Dubai Hills Estate was the only community that did not see a rise or fall in rents, staying flat for the entire duration of the period between Q3 2025 and Q3 2026, as per the data.“In September 2026, the average…
Arsenal are gaining a reputation as slow starters this season, but their ability to find a way through tight games helped them earn a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday and keep their Premier League title defence on track.Arsenal’s total of 11 league goals from seven games is the second-lowest in the top six, eight behind leaders Manchester City and a whopping 12 behind third-placed Brighton Hove Albion.Eight of those 11 strikes have come after halftime and they again struggled for attacking fluency in the opening 45 minutes against Forest before substitute Noni Madueke’s deflected 80th-minute strike secured the…