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DUBAI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the 14th edition of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) 2026 attracted more than 750 nominations by the 31st July deadline, exceeding its target by more than 400 percent. Submissions came from government and semi-government entities, private-sector companies, the business community, universities, schools and research centres from the UAE and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Muna Al Osaimi, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at RTA and Chairwoman of the Award Organising Committee, said the response to this year’s edition…
Travel platform highlights affordable late-summer getaways, with September offering additional value for travellers seeking lower fares and less-crowded destinationsDubai: Skyscanner’s latest travel data has identified several destinations offering some of the most affordable return airfares from the UAE this summer, while also highlighting value-for-money destinations for September travellers and lesser-known locations for those seeking alternatives to traditional holiday hotspots.The travel platform said that as the school holiday season comes to an end, travellers not tied to the academic calendar have an opportunity to plan late-summer breaks at competitive prices.Cheapest summer destinationsAccording to Skyscanner data, Muscat topped the list of the…
Diplomatic adviser says the region cannot remain trapped between war and peace, stressing that future stability must be grounded in international law, sovereignty and peaceful coexistence Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the region “cannot remain indefinitely in a state of neither war nor peace” and stressed that future stability must be based on international law, peaceful coexistence and respect for sovereignty. In a post on X, Gargash said the upcoming phase should not be built on “shaky foundations or arrangements detached from international law.” He added that the goal is “to transition to…
Last week, Electronic Arts became a private company following its $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The deal – one of the largest in gaming history – marks a significant milestone in the Gulf’s expanding role within one of the world’s fastest-growing creative industries.A decade ago, the Gulf’s role in gaming centered on sponsorships and esports. Five years ago, it evolved into strategic investments. Today, it includes ownership of one of the industry’s biggest publishers.Now comes the equally important question: what does the region build next?FIFA, The Sims and Madden are the products of an industry, but…
The boy who appeared in the viral ‘Baby Shark Dance’ video is returning to the spotlight, this time as a recording artist.Park Geon-roung, now 17, is set to release his first digital single, ‘WAVE’, on August 20 under the stage name Baby Shark Boy.The track will feature Joohoney of K-pop group Monsta X, with Park also contributing to the lyrics.Park first appeared in Pinkfong’s ‘Baby Shark Dance’ video in 2016. The video went on to become the most viewed video in YouTube history and has now surpassed 17.2 billion views.A teaser for ‘WAVE’ has already been released, offering a first…
Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup with a win over Ireland on Monday, leaving twice champions West Indies to go through qualifiers for the third successive edition of the 50-overs tournament.The top eight teams in the one-day rankings on September 30, excluding co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, qualify directly for the event.Afghanistan’s win in Belfast ensured they will finish among those teams, joining Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and Bangladesh.The West Indies are ranked 10th and cannot make up enough ground to qualify directly despite having two ODIs against India left to play before…
BRUSSELS, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — The European Union will begin banning the use of PFAS chemicals in food packaging from Wednesday, 12th August, in one of the first steps towards implementing sweeping new EU packaging rules that will gradually reshape packaging and waste management across the bloc through 2040. PFAS is a group of chemical substances (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as the Forever Chemicals, because they persist in the environment and do not break down easily. They have been widely used in paper and cardboard food packaging to make the materials resistant to water and grease. These…
Whitney Houston’s unforgettable I Wanna Dance with Somebody era is getting Barbie-fied. Mattel has unveiled a new Whitney Houston Barbie Signature doll, immortalising the late music icon in one of the most colourful and instantly recognisable looks of her career. The collectible takes inspiration from the vibrant music video for the 1987 pop classic, recreating Houston’s joyful aesthetic at a time when she was cementing her place as one of the defining voices of her generation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The release arrives amidst a milestone year for Houston’s legacy. In…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, marking another period of strong performance as the Company continues to scale its business, strengthen its financial position, and reinforce its market leadership across the UAE’s capital markets. For the six months ended 30 June 2026, BHM Capital reported revenue of AED 118.99 million, representing a 25% increase compared to AED 95.26 million in the corresponding period of 2025. Net profit reached AED 25.20 million, an increase of 14% year-on-year. The Company’s financial position also…
DUBAI,10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), announced that the Authority is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to prepare and evaluate a guide to natural reserves. The initiative is among a series of high-quality initiatives and projects featured at the first edition of the Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026, which will take place on September 7 and 8. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of a press conference held today in Dubai to announce the organisation of…