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SHARJAH, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has extended its Summer Season 2026 programme into August, following a series of activities that kicked off in July, including a series of educational and interactive events for children and families. The season is designed to encourage learning, discovery and creativity during the school holidays. Sharjah Aquarium is running its annual Junior Aquarist Programme from 3rd to 6th August, aimed at children aged nine to 13. Participants get a hands-on look at what marine biologists actually do, following feeding routines for the aquarium’s sea creatures and learning how life-support…

Junwei Yang, General Manager of Keeta Drone. Junwei Yang, General Manager of Keeta Drone, discusses how autonomous drone delivery can accelerate last-mile services, reduce congestion and support the UAE’s smart mobility ambitions Drone delivery is emerging as a new layer of urban infrastructure in the UAE, offering a faster, cleaner and more direct way to transport everyday goods. Powered by artificial intelligence, autonomous flight systems and multi-modal logistics networks, the technology could improve last-mile efficiency while easing pressure on congested roads. Keeta Drone, Meituan’s autonomous drone delivery solution, has been developing its low-altitude delivery network since 2017. The company received…

Gold edged lower on Monday as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East and concerns over rising inflation lingered, with markets also watching a slew of job reports this week to gauge the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy path.Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4,037.01 per ounce by 12:37 p.m. EDT (1637 GMT), while U.S gold futures for August delivery dropped 0.3% to $4,035.80.”Gold has been stuck in a trading range for more than a month now roughly between $4,000-$4,200. Providing support is the fact that the market could be expecting a resurgence in inflation, especially in July when fresh data…

For Abdelrahman Bin Kannoun, business is never far from his mind.Whether he is sitting in a café, walking through a shopping centre, or scrolling through social media, he is constantly analysing businesses, how they operate, what they are doing well, and where they could improve.That curiosity led him to launch several businesses over the years, including Chibi, but more importantly, it has shaped the advice he now shares with aspiring entrepreneurs across the UAE.His entrepreneurial journey began in 2021 with a cup selling business he started alongside two school friends, Suhail and Sultan. Each partner had a different role, but…

Alexandra Eala capped her giant-killing run at the Washington Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula on Monday to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title.Eala, ranked 28th, overpowered Pegula over the final two sets as play resumed in the final suspended after lengthy weather delays on Sunday.Playing in her second final, after a runner-up finish at Eastbourne last year, the 21-year-old left-hander produced a rock-solid service display and an impressive array of winners to deny third-ranked Pegula a 12th career title and a third this year.The scoreboard showed a match…

Airport records 4.4% monthly growth in international seat capacity as airlines ramp up operations to meet peak summer demandDubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international travel, with airlines scheduling 4.54 million seats on international flights during August, according to data from aviation analytics provider OAG.The figure, equivalent to approximately nine million seats in both directions, places Dubai ahead of all other global airports for international seat capacity.According to OAG, Dubai International recorded a 4.4% increase in scheduled international seat capacity compared with July, representing an additional 190,000 seats month-on-month as airlines…

Afternoon rainfall is expected across eastern, southern and internal areas this week as seasonal weather patterns bring moisture into the UAE. Dubai: Why is the sky looking overcast? It’s because summer rain is here to stay this week. According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) – a low-pressure belt near the equator, where northeast and southeast trade winds meet – is currently advancing northward. With rising temperatures and the influence of mountains in the eastern part of the country, local convective clouds are developing over eastern and southern regions, particularly in the afternoons. Once these…

DUBAI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai is set to host the 22nd edition of ‘IPS 2026’ from 7th to 9th September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Strategic Exhibitions and Conferences, with the support and strategic partnership of Dubai Land Department, the exhibition will bring together leading investors, real estate developers, government entities, financial institutions, policymakers, and industry experts from around the world. IPS 2026 is a leading international platform that brings together key stakeholders in the real estate sector, providing a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange and showcasing the latest projects and investment opportunities. The…

The GCC’s pharmaceutical market exceeded $30 billion in 2025 and is growing at about 7.5 per cent annually, as governments accelerate investment in local manufacturing, biotechnology and healthcare research, according to a new report by JLL.The consultancy said the region’s life sciences sector was shifting from being primarily an importer of medicines to an innovation-led producer, supported by sovereign capital, national industrial strategies and efforts to strengthen healthcare security.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Gulf biotechnology investment exceeded $12 billion between 2020 and 2025, backed by government funding programmes, tax incentives and measures to…

Actor Bhumi Pednekar has said the public discourse should be respectful and criticised the use of abusive words against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a few protestors during the Janatar Mantar agitation against the NEET-UG paper leak. Some social media users accused her of selectively addressing the protests by remaining silent on the police action against protestors. In a video shared on Instagram, Pednekar expressed concern over the language used in several viral protest clips, saying that public disagreement should not come at the cost of basic civility.”Looking at the videos surfacing now, the kind of language being used, and…